online doctor consultation |second opinion




Connect with our top doctors via video call consultation using Ask Second Opinion app. Get a second opinion on your medical condition from a trusted source, at convenient time and at an affordable cost. We have more than 100+ specialties for all age groups book an appointment with simple and easy step to consult with the specialist through online doctor consultation.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

What is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and how is it treated?

  Causes of airway obstruction Emphysema. This lung disease causes the destruction of the fragile walls and elastic fibers of the alveoli. Small airways collapse when you exhale, impairing airflow out of your lungs. Chronic bronchitis. In this condition, your bronchial tubes become inflamed and narrowed and your lungs produce more mucus, which can further block the narrowed tubes. You develop a chronic cough trying to clear your airways. Risk factors for COPD include: Exposure to tobacco smoke. The most significant risk factor for COPD is long-term cigarette smoking. The more years you smoke and the more packs you smoke, the greater your risk. Pipe smokers, cigar smokers, and marijuana smokers also may be at risk, as well as people exposed to large amounts of secondhand smoke. People with asthma who smoke. The combination of asthma, a chronic inflammatory airway disease, and smoking increases the risk of COPD even more. Occupational exposure to dust and chemicals. Long-term ex...
Read more

What is Interventional Cardiology and what is its treatment?

  Interventional Cardiology is a branch of cardiology that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases through minimally invasive procedures, using catheters and other medical devices. Interventional Cardiology procedures involve accessing the heart through blood vessels rather than through open-heart surgery. Some of the common interventional cardiology treatments include: Angioplasty : A procedure in which a balloon-tipped catheter is used to open narrowed or blocked coronary arteries to improve blood flow to the heart. Stenting: A procedure in which a small mesh tube is inserted into a blocked or narrowed artery to prop it open and improve blood flow. Atherectomy: A procedure in which a catheter with a rotating blade is used to remove plaque buildup in the artery. Thrombectomy: A procedure in which a catheter is used to remove a blood clot from a coronary artery. Closure devices: These are used to close a small hole in the heart or a puncture site in an ...
Read more

Signs and symptoms of ASTHMA? Tests to find asthma

  Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out, and shortness of breath. For some people, asthma is a minor nuisance. For others, it can be a major problem that interferes with daily  and may lead to a life-threatening asthma attack. Asthma symptoms vary from person to person. Doctors may have seen many patients with infrequent asthma attacks, some have symptoms only at certain times — such as when exercising — or have symptoms all the time. Major signs and symptoms of ASTHMA include: Shortness of breath Chest tightness or pain Wheezingactivities when exhaling, which is a common sign of asthma in children Trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath, coughing, or wheezing Coughing or wheezing attacks that are worsened by a respiratory virus, such as a cold or the flu. Signs that your asthma is probably worsening include: Inc...
Read more