9 months ago
Epidemiologist Warns Against Ignoring Shortness of Breath
A famous doctor named Dr. Naresh Purohit is warning people not to ignore feeling short of breath, even if it's mild or happens sometimes.
He says this could be an early sign of a lung problem called COPD, which many people don't know they have.
During winter, cold air and dry weather can make it easier for germs to spread and cause breathing problems.
The doctor also says that pollution and spending more time indoors can make it easier for viruses to spread.
He wants people to pay attention to these signs and not just brush them off as normal tiredness or aging.
Dr. Naresh Purohit warns against ignoring mild or occasional shortness of breath, especially during winter.
Shortness of breath can be an early sign of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which is often underdiagnosed.
Cold air and low humidity in winter make it easier for respiratory viruses and bacteria to spread and cause infections.
Increased pollution and more time spent indoors during winter can raise the risk of cough, allergic reactions, and virus transmission.
Dr. Purohit's research shows that influenza viruses spread more easily in cold, dry air.
- Who
- Dr Naresh Purohit, an epidemiologist and advisor to the National Communicable Diseases Control Programme
- What
- Warning against ignoring mild or occasional shortness of breath, especially during winter
- Where
- Rajasthan, India
- When
- During winter season
- Why
- To raise awareness about early signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other respiratory illnesses
Key facts
- Expert
- Dr Naresh Purohit
- Condition
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Seasonal Impact
- Winter
- Research Journal
- Indian Journal of Chest Diseases and Allied Sciences
- Key Risk Factors
- Cold air, low humidity, respiratory viruses, pollution
Quotes
Dr. Naresh Purohit
Renowned epidemiologist and advisor to the National Communicable Diseases Control Programme, Principal Investigator for the Association of Studies in Respiratory Care
“During the winter chill, most people miss shortness of breath and brush it aside as a sign of tiredness or ageing. Many people assume it is normal to feel breathless after climbing stairs or walking a short distance, especially during seasonal changes. However, even mild or occasional breathlessness can be an early sign of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly known as COPD. This condition is far more common than people realise and remains underdiagnosed in many parts of Rajasthan”
thestatesman.com
“The cold air that we are inhaling sometimes does not get humidified and warmed up enough, and therefore reaches the lungs directly. So cold air reaching the lungs directly can sometimes cause bronchoconstriction and bronchospasm that could result in asthma. That means narrowing of the airways because of cold air being breathed in, resulting in asthma like situation.”
thestatesman.com
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