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Ask a respiratory physician: What are the effects of long COVID?
Most people who have COVID-19 will make a full recovery within three months of contracting the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Other people’s symptoms, however, will persist beyond that and could be termed long COVID. Here, Dr Amit Patel, leading Consultant Respiratory physician, provides an expert insight into long COVID, including symptoms, impact and treatment.
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Breathlessness: Your questions answered
Feeling short of breath, for example when exercising, is usually a healthy and natural response. However, breathlessness might sometimes be a sign of an underlying issue caused by respiratory, cardiac, or neurological issues for example. Here to provide an expert insight into breathlessness is Dr Amit Patel, leading London-based Consultant Respiratory physician.
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Sarcoidosis is an autoimmune condition with varying symptoms, depending on the affected organ. Leading respiratory physician Dr Amit Patel provides you with the facts in this article.
By Dr Amit Patel
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Asthma symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Asthma is an inflammation of the lungs that causes the airway flow to become strained. The result of this is a difficulty in breathing (it has been compared to trying to breathe through a straw) and this can be worrying or in some cases, life-threatening. Fortunately, there are various treatments that exist. Learn the key facts about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in this article by leading respiratory physician Dr Amit Patel.
By Dr Amit Patel
04.03.20
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Taking precautions against the coronavirus (COVID-19)
Dr Amit Patel, a leading consultant in pulmonology and respiratory medicine, clarifies what we currently know about the coronavirus Covid-19 as of the 4th of March 2020. This includes how it spreads, why people are being asked to self-isolate and the factor of age with the virus. He also shares with you advice from medical professionals and reliable and frequently updated information sources.
By Dr Amit Patel
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Pulmonary fibrosis – the symptoms to look out for, and when to get treatment
Leading consultant pulmonology and respiratory specialist, Dr Amit Patel, explains the causes of pulmonary fibrosis, what signs to look out for, and how it can be treated.
By Dr Amit Patel
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Sleep apnoea: what are the risks?
Top London consultant Respiratory specialist, Dr Amit Patel answers your questions on sleep apnoea. Explaining why it is important to get it checked out.
By Dr Amit Patel
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What is a chronic cough, and how is it treated?
Dr Amit Patel, leading consultant respiratory physician explains all about chronic cough, including the causes, symptoms, and possible treatment options.
By Dr Amit Patel
21.03.17
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Pulmonary nodules: causes and diagnosis
A pulmonary nodule is a rounded or elliptical growth on the lung. If seen in two dimensions, it looks circular whereas in three dimensions it takes an elliptical form. It is usually detected with a chest x-ray or scan. We take a look at pulmonary nodules, and how they are diagnosed.
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