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Tips for Pranayama in Lung Conditions
WHICH PRANAYAMAS SHOULD LUNG PATIENTS PRACTICE? Pranayamas like Anulom vilom ( alternate nostril breathing), Bhramari (bee breath),...
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Apr 15, 20241 min read
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Effects of Pranayama on Lung Patients
Pranayama is the regulation of our life force i.e. the energy that flows as breath in all human beings. WHAT IS PRANAYAMA? Pranayama is...
drmrink
Mar 15, 20242 min read
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Inhalers and It’s use in Lung Patients
WHAT IS AN INHALER USED FOR? Inhalers are a common method of delivering inhaled medication.If you have a lung condition, as part of your...
drmrink
Feb 15, 20242 min read
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Understanding Nebulisers and Safety Tips for use
Several types of devices are used to deliver medicine in a fine mist directly into the lungs. These devices like Nebulisers are one of...
drmrink
Jan 15, 20242 min read
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Practicing Therapeutic Drawing
HOW CAN WE PRACTISE THERAPEUTIC DRAWING? Coloring books Make mandala art- Mandala artwork is made of circular objects. The boundaries of...
drmrink
Dec 15, 20232 min read
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Therapeutic Drawing in Lung Patients
Therapeutic drawing involves the use of expressive art to promote health and wellness. It is based on the belief that self-expression can...
drmrink
Nov 15, 20231 min read
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Oxygen Therapy Modes and Safety Tips
WHAT ARE TYPES OF O2 THERAPY? Oxygen comes in gas or liquid form. Oxygen systems may be large and stationary for home use, or small and...
drmrink
Oct 15, 20232 min read
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Oxygen Therapy in Lung conditions
Oxygen therapy is a treatment that provides you with supplemental, or extra, oxygen. It can help you feel better and stay active. HOW CAN...
drmrink
Sep 7, 20231 min read
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Benefits of Singing in Lung Patients
CAN SINGING HELP US BREATHE BETTER? Singing has a great effect on lungs. When we sing, the diaphragm is activated, along with our...
drmrink
Aug 15, 20231 min read
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Understanding Singing for Lung Patients
A complex & coordinated activity, singing is a one stop solution to relieve stress, feel happy & have healthy lungs WHAT ARE THE MOST...
drmrink
Jul 15, 20231 min read
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Vaccination for Lung Patients
WHO SHOULD GET VACCINATED? Vaccination is particularly important for people who are at a higher risk of serious complications from...
drmrink
Jun 15, 20231 min read
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Infection Control in Lung Patients
People with lung conditions are more prone to get infected and may land up in a worsened condition. HOW CAN WE AVOID INFECTIONS? There...
drmrink
May 15, 20231 min read
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Energy Conservation & Work Simplification for Lung Patients
WHY ARE ENERGY CONSERVATION TECHNIQUES IMPORTANT FOR LUNG PATIENTS? Reduced lung functions limit energy expenditure needed for doing...
drmrink
Apr 21, 20231 min read
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Why is Nutrition Important for Lung Patients?
WHY FOOD MATTER FOR LUNG PATIENTS? A Healthy, well-balanced diet goes a long way to keep your lungs and body strong as, Infections may...
drmrink
Feb 20, 20231 min read
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Exercises in Lung conditions
WHY MUST I EXERCISE? Exercising regularly will - Reduce inflammation in the lungs Improve lung capacity Improve activity tolerance...
drmrink
Jan 9, 20231 min read
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Lung Patients to Practice Social Shielding to Tackle Coronavirus
Doctors in Hong Kong have found that some patients might have a drop of 20 to 30% in lung function even after full recovery from the...

Dr. Mrinmayee Koltharkar
Nov 2, 20201 min read
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What is Social Shielding?
Shielding is a practice used to protect extremely vulnerable people (because of their existing health conditions) from social contact for...

Dr. Mrinmayee Koltharkar
Oct 11, 20203 min read
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EXERCISE AS MEDICINE: FOR LUNG PATIENTS
An Alarming report says that lung diseases will become the second biggest killer globally and currently 100 million Indians suffer from...

Dr. Mrinmayee Koltharkar
Oct 11, 20202 min read
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