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Doctor, how to keep lungs healthy? Follow this 6-step daily regimen backed by a pulmonologist

Healthy lungs means healthy and fit you&nbsp | &nbspPhoto Credit:&nbspiStock Images Key Highlights Never before in recent history have our lungs taken so much precedence over other organs. With the COVID-19 pandemic around, most of us want to know how to maintain the peak health of our breathing system. Lungs need reverence, lungs demand care. Lung health is not accidental but a result of planning and care. Since early 2020, ever since the COVID-19 pandemic surged across the world after […]

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Is it OK to ask your doctor about unapproved treatments?

FILE - This Tuesday, April 7, 2020 file photo shows a bottle of Hydroxychloroquine tablets in Texas City, Texas.

A few times this month, I have had telemedicine conversations with patients that go something like this: β€œDoctor, I have COVID. I’m feeling ill, but not terrible. Is there anything I can do?” β€œThe most important things are to rest and monitor yourself for any severe symptoms like shortness of breath, persistent chest pain, or confusion. I can also sign you up for COVID Watch – a text messaging program to keep track of your condition. A clinician will call you if you report anything concerning,” I […]

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