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Asthma is swelling in the muscle layer of small lung pipes. It can be transient or temporary, that can be in young child , less than 5 years of age. It can remain for long period or can increase, if not controlled or treated at right time. There may be family history of allergy or asthma.

Medicines given to treat allergy or asthma can be in the form of syrups, tablets, Nasal spray or inhalers (Puff or rotacaps) or medicines given by nebuizations. They are prescribed according to the age, condition of patients. They can be given for short interval or for long time according to the patient's condition and severity of illness.

Medical Thoracoscopy or Pleuroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows access to the pleural space using a combination of viewing and working instruments. It also allows for basic diagnostic (undiagnosed pleural fluid or pleural thickening) and therapeutic procedures (plurodesis) to be performed safely.

INDICATIONS
DIAGNOSTIC

• Pleural effusion of unknown origin
• Suspected tuberculous effusions
• Suspected malignancy with inconclusive cytology

THERAPEUTIC

• For pleurodesis in malignant or recurrent pleural effusion, recurrent pneumothorax.
• To Divide adhesions in recurrent / persistent spontaneous pneumothorax.
• To perform pleural toilet in the fibrino - purulent stage of empyema

As previously mentioned, TB infection usually occurs initially in the upper part (lobe) of the lungs. The body's immune system, however, can stop the bacteria from continuing to reproduce. Thus, the immune system can make the lung infection inactive (dormant). On the other hand, if the body's immune system cannot contain the TB bacteria, the bacteria will reproduce (become active or reactivate) in the lungs and spread elsewhere in the body. It may take many months from the time the infection initially gets into the lungs until symptoms develop. The usual symptoms that occur with an active TB infection are a generalized tiredness or weakness, weight loss, fever, and night sweats. If the infection in the lung worsens, then further symptoms can include coughing, chest pain, coughing up of sputum (material from the lungs) and/or blood, and shortness of breath. If the infection spreads beyond the lungs, the symptoms will depend upon the organs involved.

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Allergies can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, race, or socioeconomic status. Generally, allergies are more common in children. However, a first-time occurrence can happen at any age, or recur after many years of remission. There is a tendency for allergies to occur in families, although the exact genetic factors that cause it are not yet understood. In susceptible people, factors such as hormones, stress, smoke, perfume, or other environmental irritants may also play a role. Often, the symptoms of allergies develop gradually over a period of time.

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that includes several types of sleep problems. People with insomnia may experience difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, waking up too early or consistently feeling tired upon waking.

If you have any condition that compromises your breathing, you’ll want to speak to a pulmonologist. This type of specialist can treat conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, chest infections, COPD, emphysema, tuberculosis, and more.

No. While it may relax you and help you nod off, it also disrupts the normal sleep cycle. You’ll spend less time in REM sleep (the deepest slumber), and it might give you nightmares or make you sweat at night.