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01/12/2025

Happy ! 🇦🇪

The desert winds here don’t just move sand; they move stories of resilience, ambition, and second chances.

The UAE is where people arrive with hopes in their suitcases and discover a place that turns those hopes into purpose.

This is where I built ™, raised my voice for respiratory health, and grew as a resilient doctor and a compassionate human being.

Every day, I am deeply moved by the kindness and empathy shown by my mentors, colleagues, and the incredible nurses who embody dedication and heart in every patient interaction.

Today, I’m grateful for a country whose “capacity” goes beyond lung volumes and skyscrapers and infrastructure… to foresight, unity, and possibility.

To the nation that embraced me, the patients who trust me, and the amazing friends who walk beside me: Thank you for letting me care, create, and serve here.

Wishing everyone in the UAE a joyful, peaceful, and proud National Day.
Here’s to healthier breaths, kinder hearts, and bolder dreams. 🌟

Dr Padmavathy Ramadoss
Founder, ™ &
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Pulmonologist | Mother | Health advocate

20 years in Pulmonology and still wonderstruck at breath-taking moments of compassion and kindness.

NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda

16/11/2025

I spoke at at Jaipur today.

Yes, me.
The same person who last year delivered three sessions on AI in Pulmonary Medicine.
This year?
I was invited to speak on something far more radical. Far more uncomfortable. Far more overdue.

Compassion in Medicine.
Yes… to a hall full of Eminent National and International Pulmonologists.

Honestly, at this point in my career, that shift says more about me than any award ever could.
And I’ll say this without hesitation:
As I grow older in this field, this is the session I’m proudest of.

Modern pulmonology can predict exacerbations, read ABGs like poetry, and summarise a lifetime in a CT scan.

But you know what it still can’t do?
Read the fear behind a patient’s forced smile.
Reassure a family with a single steady sentence.
Hold space for grief, anger, confusion… without rushing.

That requires something no machine learning model can replace.
That’s why deserves a seat at the big tables … NAPCON included. Because evidence is clear: compassion is a powerful science.

Now before someone says, “This is all theory… where do you actually practice this?”
Let me just proudly highlight our monthly workshops at NMC Speciality Hospital, Al Nahda, Dubai.

We practise real-life conversations like:
• “Why didn’t anyone tell me this earlier?”
• “I’m angry. I want the consultant now.”
• “Please… just tell me the truth.”

It gets loud. It gets emotional.
Sometimes it gets painfully honest.
But every month, it shapes us into better Health-caregivers.

But that’s just the background track.
Today, NAPCON gave me the stage to put the spotlight on the thing we all feel but rarely talk about:
Medicine doesn’t fail because of science.
It fails when communication breaks.
It succeeds when compassion shows up.

After the session, I met mentors, friends, juniors. They said, “Oh the doctor! We love posts!”
This was the bonus serotonin I didn’t know I needed.

So let me ask you … and I REALLY want your thoughts:

👉 Do we need to formally teach compassion and communication in medical training, the same way we teach procedures and pharmacology?

👉 Should every medical college have a “compassion curriculum”?

👉 Would YOU have been a different doctor if someone had taught this to you earlier?

Comment. Debate. Disagree. Share your story.
I’m listening and I want this conversation to reach every young doctor who needs to hear it.

(Compassionomics: Dr Stephen Trzeciak & Dr Anthony Mazzarelli)

Dr Padmavathy Ramadoss
Pulmonologist | Building systems where science, communication & compassion work together

01/11/2025

When lung patients turn into lung champions 🫁✨

What a heartwarming Caring Conversations session this was!
We dived deep into “Inhalers & Nebulisers: What You Need to Know” — and by the end, it felt like a mini masterclass powered by questions, laughter, and those lovely “Aha!” moments. 💨💙

A big shoutout to the amazing Dr. Mrinmayee, founder of the The Pulmonary Rehab Program, for hosting this beautiful session that brought together patients from all over India. 🌸

Your energy, curiosity, and feedback truly made my day!
Here’s to breathing better — one right inhaler technique at a time. 😉

24/09/2025

🌍 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 :
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝗱..

You’re religious about sunscreen to avoid a sunburn…fantastic.
But wearing a mask to dodge dust, pollution, and smoke? Suddenly, that’s “too extra.”

You’ll queue for the newest weight-loss injection, yet inhalers or vaccines to keep asthma or pneumonia at bay? “Meh, I’ll pass.”

Hiring a personal trainer to chisel abs is easy. Walking 20 minutes daily to actually train your lungs? Pfft. Too much cardio.

Chest pain? ECG, echo, stat. Breathless, wheezy, or snoring like a chainsaw? Oh, that’s probably “just stress.” Lungs can wait… forever.

𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙩: ignoring your lungs is like ignoring the engine light while racing on the highway. Thrilling… until it’s catastrophic.

This , let’s flip the script: give your lungs the spotlight. A healthy lung isn’t just anatomy…it’s your ticket to running, laughing, and yes, walking 20 minutes without hyperventilating or timing every step.

Ready to treat your lungs like the MVPs they are? I’m your no-fluff, no-BS guide to breathing better, living bigger, and actually enjoying life.

Stay active
Stay hydrated
Avoid smoke and pollution : both within you and outside
Don’t ignore a persistent cough or snoring.
And yes—those flu and pneumonia shots? They really matter.

Coughing up questions about lung health? Text me in the comments section below.

𝗗𝗿. 𝗣𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘀𝘀
Pulmonologist | The Lung Advocate You Didn’t Know You Needed ™ ™

03/09/2025

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗿: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻

When lungs work as they should, it’s pure magic: air flows in, oxygen slips swiftly across bubble-thin lung walls, and your entire body hums along in harmony.
But pulmonary fibrosis flips this magic into a struggle, slowly replacing flexible lung tissue with stubborn scar tissue that refuses to budge.

Let’s break down the 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵:
𝗦𝗺𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁: Air travels through your nose, down the windpipe, branches into the lungs. There, oxygen crosses into the bloodstream via specialized air sacs called alveoli.

𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘆 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: In pulmonary fibrosis, repeated microscopic injuries set off faulty repair signals. The lungs try to heal and instead, they lay down thick, tough scars in place of springy tissue.

𝗦𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻𝘀: These scars make the lungs stiffer and smaller. Suddenly, the balloons don’t expand, oxygen transfer is blocked, and each breath feels like climbing uphill...especially during activity, then even at rest as the disease advances.

𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗔𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆: It starts subtly: a dry cough, some breathlessness, a bit of fatigue. As scarring progresses, these become harder to ignore, impacting everything from exercise to dressing and social activities.

𝗡𝗼 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝗶𝘅: Unfortunately, lung scarring is permanent. Medicines, oxygen therapy, and pulmonary rehabilitation can help slow the process and ease symptoms...but they don’t erase the scars.

The biggest lesson? Lungs generally heal well, but when their repair systems go haywire, scar tissue wins and breathing loses.

Awareness is the first step to timely diagnosis and better care.

Have you ever really noticed your breath, or do you only think of it when it’s hard to catch? Drop thoughts, surprise facts, or questions below...let’s get more people talking about pulmonary fibrosis this Awareness Month.

Dr. Padmavathy Ramadoss
Pulmonologist | Founder of ™ & ™
Making lung talk less “medical jargon,” more heart-to-heart.

02/09/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁
𝑊ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑏𝑢𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑠 𝑤𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑠 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑛𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑒𝑥𝑖𝑠𝑡?

Meet Leena, a 52-year-old architect who spent her career designing open spaces. Ironically, her own lungs were being redesigned by an invisible contractor she never hired.

𝗣𝘂𝗹𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 works like a rogue architect.
It methodically replacing flexible, airy lung tissue with distorted scar tissue.
No blueprints.
No permits.
Just relentless construction that turns the lungs' delicate sponge-like structure into something resembling irregular honeycombs.

Leena's first clue wasn't breathlessness.
It was the strange crackling sound her doctor heard like being pulled apart. Her lungs were literally being remodeled without her consent.

The cruel irony?
Leena designs healing spaces for hospitals now.
She understands both the blueprint of hope and the architecture of illness.
200,000+ people live with this condition.
Their lungs are being rebuilt daily by a process medicine still struggles to fully understand.

Sometimes the most important construction happens in spaces we can't see.
Sometimes the wisest action is simply noticing, asking, and acting early.

If you could ask a Pulmonologist one question about your lungs right now : What would it be? No holding back.

Dr. Padmavathy Ramadoss
Pulmonologist | Founder of
Turning whispers of scarred lungs into life-saving conversations ... one patient, one breath at a time.

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18/08/2025

Many of us rely on that morning cup of coffee, but did you know caffeine can temporarily relax airway muscles? It’s a mild bronchodilator, giving short-term relief in asthma..but it’s not a replacement for your inhaler.Some patients notice improvement, while others feel jitters or worsening nighttime breathing. High caffeine can also interact with certain asthma medications, so moderation is key. Here are some points to ponder about:1. Caffeine is a mild bronchodilatorCaffeine is structurally similar to theophylline, a medication sometimes used to open airways in asthma.Studies show that 150–200 mg of caffeine (roughly 1–2 cups of coffee) can improve lung function slightly for 2–4 hours in adults with asthma.⚠️ Caveat: This is temporary relief, not a replacement for prescribed asthma inhalers.2. Masking symptomsDrinking coffee can give the illusion of easier breathing.Patients may underestimate the severity of their asthma if they rely on coffee instead of proper treatment, potentially delaying medical care.3. Individual variabilitySome people notice improvement; others feel increased heart rate or jitteriness, which can exacerbate nighttime breathing issues.Genetics and caffeine tolerance play a role in how coffee affects respiratory function.4. Potential interaction with asthma medicationsHigh caffeine intake may interact with certain bronchodilators or stimulants, enhancing side effects like palpitations or nervousness.Always monitor symptoms and discuss with your doctor if coffee intake is high.5. Coffee as part of overall lifestyleWhile it may provide minor, short-term relief, healthy lung practices (exercise, clean indoor air, avoiding triggers, adherence to medication) are far more impactful.Coffee should be seen as a small, fun aid rather than a protective measure.❓ Do you notice any change in your breathing after coffee? Share your experience below 👇

15/08/2025

Every year, August 15th rolls in with flags, sweets, and speeches.
But this year, I caught myself thinking — our grandparents didn’t fight for us to just exist.
They fought for us to live fully… to breathe deeply… to carry their courage into everyday life. Freedom is not just a political gift — it’s the ability to live without fear, without limits, without holding your breath for “someday.”
It’s in every choice we make for our health, our dreams, and our loved ones. So today, while the tricolour waves high, take one long, deep breath and remind yourself — this is what they gave us. Let’s honour it. 💚🤍🧡
What does freedom mean to you today? — Dr. Padmavathy Ramadoss ✨
Helping you breathe free, in more ways than one.
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12/08/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴.
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸!

I still remember the first patient who showed clear signs of respiratory issues from va**ng. Although it was startling, I was even more shocked by what else, besides ni****ne, was concealed within these devices.

A recent study published in JAMA found that 𝗡𝗘𝗢𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗘, an artificial sweetener, is present in many disposable e-cigarettes and can be up to 13,000 times sweeter than ordinary table sugar. Simply stated, these products are designed to be enticingly sweet, concealing harshness and raising the risk of addiction, rather than merely providing ni****ne.

We know that neotame is safe to consume, but breathing it in after it has been heated and vaporized is a whole other matter. It is unknown how it will affect systemic health and lung tissue. Particularly for children and young adults, these mixtures become even more alluring and addictive when cooling agents like menthol are frequently added.

It's not just a matter of taste. It's about how tiny chemical shifts affect behavior and mold a generation's relationship with ni****ne, which frequently has disastrous health effects.

Why is it important for doctors, legislators, and health advocates to care?
Because lung injury from va**ng is no longer anecdotal. The reality of these chemical cocktails has not been reflected in regulatory frameworks, and it is a developing public health emergency. Gaining an understanding of these components is essential for creating policies that work for educating the public.

I'm dedicated to sharing real, fact-based insights through and because I treat lung disease on a daily basis.

How can we control the additives that cause addiction?
How can we protect groups that are at risk, particularly young people?
What can we do right now to prevent irreparable harm?

I encourage policymakers, researchers, and clinicians to participate in this important discussion. Let's create a future free from sweetened traps and hidden chemicals that jeopardize lung health by exchanging your thoughts, questions, and experiences below.

Stay tuned for regular updates, professional opinions, and useful information about addiction science, to***co control, and respiratory health.

https://ja.ma/3Ht8m1T

08/08/2025

𝒀𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝑩𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝑴𝒊𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒔 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑫𝒂𝒚 — 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒔

As a child, I loved watching dust dance in a beam of sunlight.
It felt like magic… tiny golden specks floating in the air.

But here’s what I wish I didn’t know now:
Many of those specks aren’t dust at all. They’re microplastics.

A new study found we could be breathing in up to 68,000 of these particles every single day.
Most of it happens indoors … in the places we feel safest.

They come from the carpet your kids roll on, the sofa you nap on, the seat you drive in.
They’re so small (just 1–10 µm) that they can slip past your body’s defenses, lodge deep in the lungs, and quietly set off changes : inflammation, hormonal disruption, heart strain, even links to cancer.

The unsettling part?
Scientists have found these particles not just in lungs, but in blood, breast milk… even the placenta.

We can’t see them, but we can make choices that help:
• Swap plastic food containers for glass or metal.
• Never heat food in plastic.
• Use air filtration where you spend the most time.

That childhood sunbeam looked beautiful.
Now I see it for what it is … a reminder that the invisible can still change us.

What’s one small change you’ve made to reduce invisible toxins in your home or workplace?
Your idea might be exactly what someone else needs today.

I’m Dr. Padmavathy Ramadoss and I’m relentless in pursuit of healthier lungs and stronger lives.
Here to change how you think about breathing.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/30/health/airborne-microplastics-study-wellness

08/08/2025

𝗕𝗮𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗴𝘀

You light incense to feel peaceful. You sprinkle talcum powder for freshness. You feed pigeons out of love.
But your lungs? They’re not feeling the same vibes.

As a Pulmonologist , I see it every day: breathing problems with no obvious cause.
Turns out, it’s often the “harmless” daily habits that lead to toxic buildup, scarring, and chronic lung disease.

Here’s what no one tells you:
🚫That indoor air pollution is often worse than outdoors.
🚫That pigeons and dust can silently trigger hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
🚫That “social smoking” is a myth. Your lungs don’t do cheat days.

This post isn’t meant to scare you.
It’s meant to wake you up, before it’s too late.

📍 Based in Dubai?
I’m Dr. Padmavathy Ramadoss — specialist at NMC Speciality Hospital, Al Nahda, Dubai. I’m passionate about making accessible, simple, and strong.

📌 Save this post if you’ve done even ONE of these this week.
💬 Comment below: Which habit shakes your lungs up the most?

07/08/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗵𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗺 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵?

Yes, . . . Call it what you like — but the it’s colour can say a lot about what’s going on inside your lungs. It might be gross to talk about, but understanding your sputum can help you spot problems early , before they become serious.

From normal clear mucus to alarming black or pink frothy phlegm, each color tells a different story about what’s happening in your respiratory system.

Read on to learn what your phlegm color means and when you should seek medical advice.

Swipe through this post. Save it. Share it. And if anything feels off … don’t guess. Let’s talk.

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