Patient Education
Understand your lungs
13 articles
BasicsWhen Should You Get a Chest X-Ray?
A chest X-ray is a quick, low-dose test that can reveal infections, fluid, collapsed lungs and more. Here's when it is useful — and when it isn't needed.
BasicsIs Coughing Up Blood Dangerous?
Hemoptysis can range from a few streaks to a medical emergency. Learn the common causes and when to seek urgent care.
Asthma & COPDHow Does Asthma Affect Your Airways?
Inflammation, muscle tightening and mucus — the three changes behind asthma symptoms, and how treatment targets each one.
Asthma & COPDCOPD Versus Asthma: What's the Difference?
Both cause breathlessness and wheeze, but they differ in cause, pattern and treatment. Spirometry helps tell them apart.
ProceduresWhy Is Spirometry Important?
Spirometry is to the lungs what a blood pressure check is to the heart. Here's what it measures and why it matters.
ProceduresWhat Happens During Bronchoscopy?
A step-by-step guide to flexible bronchoscopy — from preparation to recovery — so you know exactly what to expect.
ProceduresWhat Is EBUS-TBNA?
Endobronchial ultrasound lets doctors see beyond the airway wall and sample lymph nodes without surgery.
SleepUnderstanding Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Loud snoring and daytime sleepiness may be signs of sleep apnea — a common, under-diagnosed and treatable condition.
SleepHow Does CPAP Therapy Work?
CPAP keeps your airway open with a gentle stream of air. Tips for getting comfortable and making it work for you.
BasicsCommon Causes of Chronic Cough
A cough lasting more than eight weeks usually has an identifiable cause. Here are the most common ones.
PreventionHow Smoking Affects the Lungs
From paralysed cilia to destroyed air sacs — what tobacco smoke does to your lungs, and how they benefit when you quit.
Lung CancerWarning Signs of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer may not cause symptoms early on. Know the signs that should prompt a consultation.
BasicsWhen Should You Consult a Pulmonologist?
A pulmonologist specialises in the lungs and breathing. Here are the situations where specialist input can make a difference.
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