This, according to Parikh, can also be a sign of a lung infection, asthma, COPD or pulmonary fibrosis and should be evaluated by a board-certified physician or lung specialist. Laren Tan ...

Shah, a pulmonary and critical care specialist ... it’s possible to develop symptoms within just an hour, says Dr. Purvi Parikh, an allergist with the organization Allergy & Asthma Network.

Pulmonary fibrosis is a rare, chronic disease that causes scarring in the lungs, making breathing difficult for people who suffer with it. And, as University of South Florida pulmonologist Dr. Jose ...

The Chautauqua Center administration and pediatrics team celebrate the retirement of Dr. Rajiv Parikh, far left, accompanied by his wife, Amita, at his long-time practice at 1134 Central Avenue in ...

One organization hopes to make patients newly diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis feel supported during this time via a new online educational resource. Senators grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about ...

LOS ANGELES -- For surgeons already split on their preference of inhaled pulmonary vasodilator to prevent postoperative right ...

You must go to a doctor to know for sure whether you have COPD. That’s because there are things to consider for a diagnosis. Some people have asthma and COPD at the same time. If you have ...

To diagnose chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), doctors typically use spirometry to measure your lung function. They usually also perform other tests to monitor the damage to your lungs.

You may be given bronchodilator medication to increase airflow to your lungs. Your doctor may recommend pulmonary rehabilitation, a program designed to increase your awareness about your condition.