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How Polluted Air Affects the Lung: Symptoms, Causes & Prevention

Every breath you take carries invisible particles that can quietly harm your health. Air pollution has become one of the most serious public health challenges, particularly in urban areas. From the dense smog that covers cities during winter to rising vehicle emissions and industrial fumes, polluted air affects millions of people every single day.

Dr. Gyanendra Agrawal In Pulmonology Critical Care

Jan 05 , 2026 | 6 min read

Winter Allergies: Causes and Prevention Tips

Struggling with winter allergies? Max Hospital shares insights on causes and proven tips to prevent and manage seasonal allergies.

Dr. Naveen Kumar Ailawadi In Pulmonology

Jan 05 , 2026 | 7 min read

What is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF): Symptoms, Diagnosis & Management

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic and progressive lung disease characterised by scarring of the lung tissue. This leads to impaired lung functions and difficulty breathing. IPF affects approximately 100,000 people every year, with a median survival rate of 2–5 years after diagnosis. In this article, we deep-dive into the diagnosis, treatment, and management of IPF.

Dr. Praveen Kumar Pandey In Pulmonology

Jan 05 , 2026 | 1 min read

Breathe Right and Maximize Your Run

Majority runners focus on training their heart and legs but seldom focus on training their respiratory system. Better oxygen intake means better oxygenation for muscles, resulting in higher endurance levels for your muscles. How should you breathe when you run? Mouth breathing is the best way to breathe during a run because it allows more oxygen into the lungs than nose breathing. While breathing through the nose is more strenuous for the runner, breathing through the mouth relaxes the jaw muscles and

Dr. Vikas Mittal In Pulmonology

Jan 05 , 2026 | 1 min read

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Simple Home Remedies For Loose Motions

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h

Max Team In Internal Medicine

Feb 22 , 2018 | 1 min read

Indian Diet Plan In Pregnancy

To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.

Max Team In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 1 min read

What to Eat in Loose Motion - Do's and Dont's

When you have loose motions, the most effective way to return to full health is by changing your diet. There are many foods which can help you to soothe your stomach, but there are some foods that can irritate your stomach. We'll proceed by listing out some of the things that you should and shouldn't do when you have loose motions.

Max Team In Internal Medicine

Mar 21 , 2018 | 1 min read

How Can Squint be Corrected?

Many people think that squint is a permanent condition and cannot be corrected. But the truth is that eyes can be straightened at any age. Commonly known as “Strabismus”, where the eyes are not aligned in the same direction, this can be present only part of the time, in one or alternating between two eyes. The squinting may turn in (converge), turn out (diverge) or sometimes turn up or down.

Max Team In Ophthalmology Eye Care / Ophthalmology

Nov 13 , 2020 | 1 min read

10 Surprising Facts About Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Obstructive Sleep apnea (OSA) is a severe sleep disorder that happens when an individual's breathing is obstructed while sleeping. Individuals suffering from sleep apnea experience unregulated breathing that can prove to be fatal if not treated on time.

Dr. Inder Mohan Chugh In Pulmonology

Jan 05 , 2026 | 3 min read

5 Reasons Why Smoking is Bad For Your Lungs

About 90% cases of lung cancer are linked with cigarette smoking. Dr. Praveen Pandey, Pulmonologist at Max Hospital says: "Smoking dangerously affects the lungs and their functioning. The changes created in the respiratory system are sometimes reversible but most of the time, irreversible." Here are the top 5 reasons why smoking is bad for your lungs: Cigarette smoke contains carcinogens. A lit cigarette releases more than 7000 chemicals, out of which more than 70 chemicals are known as carcinogens

Dr. Praveen Kumar Pandey In Pulmonology

Jan 05 , 2026 | 2 min read

Quit Smoking Today Before It’s Too Late

Tobacco kills almost half of its users. Studies show tobacco kills more than 8 million people each year, out of which around 7 million of those deaths are a result of direct tobacco use, while the other 1.2 million deaths are a result of non-smokers being exposed to second-hand smoke. Almost 80% of the world's tobacco users reside in low and middle-income countries.

Max Team In Pulmonology

Jan 05 , 2026 | 3 min read

Debunking Myths About Quitting Smoking: Get the Real Facts | Max Hospital

Top 5 Myths About Quitting Smoking: What You Need to Know

Quitting smoking is a key step toward a better lifestyle, but numerous myths can deter people from taking this crucial step. To help you and your loved ones make the right decision to stop smoking, let's dispel some of the common myths.

Dr Onkar Gupta In Pulmonology

Jan 05 , 2026 | 1 min read

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