Pulmonologist and critical care attending physician. Clinical expertise in advanced asthma, bronchiectasis, bronchoscopy, COPD, interstitial lung disease, lung cancer, lung infections, pleural disease, and pulmonary vascular disease.
Asthma and COVID-19 both affect the respiratory system so it's no surprise that people with asthma are at a higher risk of severe complications.
Researchers found that those who had some degree of dysanapsis had an eight-fold increased risk of developing COPD compared to those without any lung issues
Exercise-induced asthma, also known as exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, is characterized by airway narrowing shortly after rigorous exercise
Pulmonary hypertension has no cure and treatment options are limited but new research into molecular analysis can help with diagnosis.
There are two types of bronchitis: acute and chronic. Acute bronchitis generally comes from a viral infection, so it can be contagious.
The TdaP vaccine helps protect against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis - talk to your doctor to make sure you and your family are up to date.
Pneumonia is one of the common complications of COVID-19 - learn about the symptoms, testing, and treatment options for both.
Pulmonologist Dr. Kelly Fan recommends various lifestyle interventions for patients with chronic lung disease to improve quality of life.
Social smokers are still doing damage to their lungs and even light smoking increases the risk of heart disease, cancers, and other diseases.
There are various types of breathing exercises that people can try to help them breathe easier, stay healthy, and reduce stress and anxiety.
Two chemicals widely used to flavor electronic cigarettes used for vaping may be impairing the function of cilia in the human airway, causing “popcorn lung”
Studies show that air pollution facilitates transmission of COVID-19 and that improving air quality can play an important role in overcoming the pandemic.
Even for non-smokers, secondhand smoke can pose serious health risks including impairing vascular function - even if exposed for just a brief period of time.
A study has found that long-term exposure to air pollution is “significantly associated” with the development of lung damage commonly seen with smoking.
