Medical articles from Dr Jay Mukherjee

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24/03/2025

Respiratory Medicine Specialist

Lung cancer: the silent threat and how to catch it early

Patients who have lung cancer may not catch it until it has progressed to advanced stages due to its often subtle symptoms. In this article, a consultant respiratory physician explains the early warning signs of lung cancer, and what the diagnostic process involves.

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09/01/2025

Dr Jay Mukherjee

Respiratory Medicine Specialist

From diagnosis to daily life: A comprehensive look at COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung condition. It causes breathing to become increasingly difficult. It encompasses diseases such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema, affecting millions worldwide. Managing COPD effectively requires a comprehensive approach, from early diagnosis to ongoing care.

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06/11/2024

Dr Jay Mukherjee

Respiratory Medicine Specialist

Living with chronic cough: causes, challenges, and breakthrough treatments

Chronic coughing is defined as a persistent cough that lasts for at least eight weeks in adults and four weeks in children. They can disrupt sleep, breathing, and the general comfort of a patient, leading to fatigue and rawness of the throat. In extreme cases, they can even cause vomiting, dizziness, and rib fractures from the force of coughing. In this article, Dr Jay Mukherjee, a leading pulmonologist, goes over possible causes of chronic coughing, and the methods of treating it.