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Evidence-based articles on asthma, COPD, sleep, and ENT health — written and reviewed by the specialists at Respire Airway Clinics.

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Asthma inhaler close-up
Asthma4 min

Which Inhaler Is Right for You? Reliever vs Preventer Explained

Many asthma patients don't know how to use their inhaler correctly, or they choose the wrong type. You need to know the key difference between a reliever and a preventer inhaler to manage asthma properly.

Dr. Kunal WaghrayRead
City air pollution and smog
Asthma5 min

What Causes Asthma in Hyderabad (Dust, Humidity, and Pollution)

It all begins with the humid weather of Hyderabad that triggers your asthma. If you want to control your symptoms in the beginning, you need to learn what can affect your airways when you are in the city.

Dr. Kunal WaghrayRead
Pollen and allergy triggers
ENT & Allergies5 min

The Link Between Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma (United Airway Disease)

If you have a constantly blocked or runny nose along with asthma, they are usually interconnected. Treating both of these conditions together works much better than treating them separately.

Dr. Jyotika WaghrayRead
Doctor consultation with patient
Asthma4 min

Can Asthma Be Cured or Only Controlled?

The honest answer is complicated. For most adults, asthma can't be cured completely, but it can be managed so well that it doesn't affect their lives at all.

Dr. Kunal WaghrayRead
CPAP machine on bedside table for sleep apnea therapy
Sleep & Breathing6 min

CPAP vs BiPAP vs APAP: Which One Do You Need?

Your doctor has recommended PAP therapy. But there are three different options available: CPAP, BiPAP, and APAP. You may not know which one is right for you.

Dr. Kunal WaghrayRead
Person sleeping with visible exhaustion from disrupted sleep
Sleep & Breathing5 min

7 Signs You Have Sleep Apnea (Not Just Snoring)

Most people think sleep apnea just means loud snoring. It doesn't.

Dr. Kunal WaghrayRead
Doctor checking blood pressure of a patient
Sleep & Breathing6 min

The Hidden Connection Between Sleep Apnea and Blood Pressure

Half of all sleep apnea patients have hypertension. If your blood pressure is hard to control despite medication, sleep apnea may be why. Here is the science.

Dr. Kunal WaghrayRead