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Dr.Sonia Goel, Delhi (2025)

04/10/2025

Always tired even after a full night’s sleep?😴

Snoring loudly, gasping for breath, or waking up with headaches can be signs of Sleep Apnea.

This condition interrupts your breathing while you sleep. Over time, it can raise the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and affect your mental health too.

The good news is that with early diagnosis, treatment, and healthy lifestyle changes, you can sleep better and protect your health.

04/10/2025

🚨 Did you know? The smoke from some agarbattis (incense sticks) can be as harmful to your lungs as passive smoking.

Recently, I went live on News S9 to talk about how everyday practices we consider safe like burning incense can actually trigger asthma, allergies, and long-term lung damage.

It’s time we start looking at the air inside our homes too, not just outside🌬️

Protect your lungs. Protect your family. ❤️

04/10/2025

💨 Using an inhaler isn’t a weakness, it’s your first line of defense!

Many people stop their inhalers once symptoms improve… but that’s a big mistake
✅ Inhalers control your asthma
✅ Prevent flare-ups
✅ Keep your lungs healthy long-term

Follow your doctor’s plan, use your inhaler consistently, and breathe easier every day 🌬️

04/10/2025

🌍Today is World Lung Day🫁

And here’s a fact you may not know:
👉 Most cases of lung cancer in India are preventable.

From Delhi to Mumbai, Pune to Kolkata lung diseases are rising fast. Even smaller towns are now battling the same threats.

Why? Because of…
❌ Air pollution (14 of the world’s 20 most polluted cities are in India)
❌ Smoking & va**ng
❌ Indoor smoke from chulhas & fuels
❌ Late diagnosis & lack of awareness

But here’s the hope 🌱:
We *can* change this together.
✅ Quit smoking / help someone quit
✅ Avoid peak-hour pollution exposure
✅ Support clean-air initiatives
✅ Go for regular lung checkups
✅ Plant trees, reduce carbon footprint

This World Lung Day, let’s not just breathe…
Let’s fight for cleaner, healthier lungs — for ourselves & the next generation.

04/10/2025

🚨 In India, the moment we get a fever… the first thing many people reach for is an antibiotic.

But here’s the scary truth 👇

🔹 Not every fever needs antibiotics
Most fevers are viral (flu, dengue, COVID). Antibiotics kill bacteria, not viruses. Taking them = no benefit.

🔹 Antibiotic resistance in India
Misuse makes bacteria “fight back” and mutate. Next time you need them, they may not work. India is already among the highest users resistance is a silent epidemic.

🔹 Damage to your gut health
Antibiotics don’t just kill bad bacteria they also wipe out the good bacteria in your gut.

Result? Weak digestion, low immunity, frequent infections, even long-term issues like IBS.

🔹 Hidden side effects
Overuse can cause kidney stress, liver damage, allergic reactions, and secondary infections like oral or vaginal fungal infections.

💡 So what should you do?
✔️ Don’t self-medicate not every fever is bacterial.
✔️ Always consult a doctor before taking antibiotics.
✔️ Complete the full prescribed course if given stopping midway breeds resistance.
✔️ Focus on rest, hydration, and supportive care for viral fevers.

👉 Your body doesn’t need an antibiotic for every fever. But when it really does, you’ll want it to work. Don’t let misuse take that power away.

04/10/2025

Want stronger, healthier lungs? 🫁

Your diet plays a BIG role in how well your lungs fight pollution, infections, and even aging.

Here are 15 lung-loving foods to add to your meals 👇

🔹 1. Apples – Rich in flavonoids & vitamin C, they help reduce risk of asthma and boost overall lung capacity.
🔹 2. Turmeric (Haldi) – Curcumin has strong anti-inflammatory properties that protect against chronic lung diseases.
🔹 3. Garlic – Packed with allicin, it reduces inflammation and helps fight lung infections.
🔹 4. Ginger – Clears airways, reduces congestion, and fights respiratory infections.
🔹 5. Green Tea – Contains antioxidants (catechins) that reduce lung inflammation.
🔹 6. Fatty Fish (Salmon, Mackerel) – Omega-3s help reduce airway inflammation and improve breathing.
🔹 7. Walnuts – Plant-based Omega-3s to support lung tissue repair.
🔹 8. Berries (Blueberries, Strawberries) – High in antioxidants that prevent lung damage from pollution.
🔹 9. Pomegranate – Rich in ellagic acid & antioxidants, known to slow down lung damage.
🔹 10. Tomatoes – Lycopene improves lung function, especially in smokers.
🔹 11. Leafy Greens (Spinach, Kale) – Full of magnesium & antioxidants that support lung capacity.
🔹 12. Citrus Fruits (Oranges, Lemon) – Vitamin C boosts immunity & helps lungs fight infections.
🔹 13. Carrots – Beta-carotene converts to Vitamin A, which maintains healthy lung lining.
🔹 14. Beets & Beetroot Juice – High in nitrates that improve oxygen circulation in lungs.
🔹 15. Broccoli – Contains sulforaphane, which activates lung-protective enzymes.

💡 Pro tip:
The more colorful your plate, the more antioxidants your lungs get to fight pollution and toxins.

🫁 Strong lungs = stronger life.
Take care of them with the right food, exercise, and regular check-ups.

👉 Save this post for your next grocery run.
👉 Share it with someone who needs to strengthen their lungs today.

04/10/2025

We usually think of air pollution as “just dust and cough,” but the reality is far more dangerous.

Here’s how it silently damages your body 👇

🔹 Heart & Blood Vessels

Polluted air doesn’t just stay in your lungs. The tiny PM2.5 particles enter your bloodstream.

They increase inflammation, raise blood pressure, and clog arteries → leading to heart attacks and strokes.

🔹 Brain Health

Research shows air pollution can shrink brain volume and increase risk of dementia & Alzheimer’s.

It can also cause headaches, migraines, brain fog, and even affect children’s brain development.

🔹 Lung Damage

Long-term exposure = chronic bronchitis, COPD, lung cancer.

Even if you’ve never smoked, living in polluted cities can damage your lungs like a smoker’s.

🔹 Immune System & Hormones

Air pollutants disrupt immunity, making you prone to frequent infections.

They also mess with hormones, affecting fertility and metabolism.

🔹 Skin & Aging

Pollution accelerates skin aging by breaking down collagen.

Leads to dullness, pigmentation, early wrinkles, and poor healing.

⚠️ Quick Note: Air pollution is now one of the top 5 causes of death in India, killing more people than to***co.

👉 What can you do?
✅️ Monitor air quality (AQI) before stepping out.
✅️ Use N95 masks on high AQI days.
✅️ Invest in indoor air purifiers.
✅️ Add antioxidant-rich foods (Vitamin C, omega-3s, green tea) to fight free radical damage.

💡 Air pollution is not just an environmental issue, it’s a health emergency. Protect yourself & your loved ones.

04/10/2025

✨ Recently, I had the privilege of sharing my thoughts on Asthma awareness at Doordarshan.

Asthma is one of the most common respiratory conditions in India, yet it’s still surrounded by myths and stigma.

Here are some important truths everyone should know 👇

🔹 Asthma is not a weakness – It’s a medical condition that can happen to anyone, at any age.
🔹 Inhalers are not addictive – They’re life-saving tools that help control symptoms and prevent emergencies.
🔹 Triggers are everywhere – Pollution, smoking, dust, weather changes, and even stress can flare up asthma.
🔹 Asthma is controllable – With the right treatment plan and lifestyle changes, patients can live a full, active life.

💡 Awareness is the first step towards reducing fear and improving management.

👉 Always a pleasure to guide and spread awareness on such important health issues. Together, we can fight the myths and breathe better. 💙

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04/10/2025

A lot of people think switching to “herbal” ci******es will protect their lungs. ❌

Truth is – they’re just as harmful.

Here’s why 👇
🔹 Herbal ci******es still release carbon monoxide, tar & carcinogens.
🔹 Even without ni****ne, they contain toxic compounds like PAHs & VOCs.
🔹 Risks? ➝ Lung cancer, COPD & heart disease remain the same.
🔹 “Herbal” ≠ “Safe.” It’s a marketing gimmick, not a health solution.

👉 The only real way to protect your lungs = QUIT smoking completely.

Your lungs don’t need a substitute. They need freedom💨

04/10/2025

Most sinus infections get better in 1–2 weeks.

But if your “sinus” problem is lasting more than 3 weeks and isn’t responding to medicines → 🚨 it may not be a simple sinus infection.

Here’s what you should know 👇

🔹 Bacterial vs Fungal Sinusitis
– Most sinus infections are viral or bacterial and settle down with treatment.
– But in rare cases, fungi (like Aspergillus or Mucor) can infect the sinuses.

🔹 When to suspect fungal sinusitis?
✔️ Sinus congestion not improving after 3 weeks
✔️ Thick, discolored nasal discharge
✔️ Persistent headache/eye pain
✔️ Swelling or numbness around the face
✔️ Sometimes black/bloody discharge (red flag!)

🔹 Why it’s dangerous
Fungal infections spread aggressively. From the sinuses, they can affect the eyes, facial bones, and even the brain if ignored.

🔹 Who’s at higher risk?
– People with diabetes
– Those with weak immunity
– Patients on long-term steroids or recovering from major illness

🔹 What to do?
👉 Don’t brush it off as “just sinus.”
👉 If symptoms aren’t improving in 3 weeks, consult a specialist.
👉 Early diagnosis with CT/MRI + nasal endoscopy can literally save lives.

💡 Bottom line: Not every sinus is harmless. If it lingers too long → it’s time to get checked.

04/10/2025

Migraines are not “just bad headaches.”😱
In some cases, they can even paralyze one side of your body a condition known as Hemiplegic Migraine.

Here’s what you need to know 👇

🔹 What makes migraines different from headaches?
Headaches cause pain. Migraines are a neurological condition that can affect vision, speech, balance, and even movement.

🔹 Hemiplegic Migraine
This rare but serious type of migraine can cause temporary paralysis or weakness on one side of the body, very similar to a stroke.

🔹 Other red flag migraine symptoms
✔️ Visual changes (flashing lights, zigzag lines, blind spots)
✔️ Numbness or tingling in the face/arm
✔️ Slurred speech or difficulty understanding words
✔️ Sudden confusion, dizziness, or loss of balance

🔹 Why does this happen?
Migraines involve changes in brain chemicals and blood vessels. In rare cases, they disrupt nerve signals so severely that motor function gets affected.

🔹 What should you do?
If migraine attacks are frequent, disabling, or come with stroke-like symptoms → don’t delay. See a neurologist or doctor for proper evaluation.

🚨 Quick note: Migraines can increase long-term risk of stroke in some patients another reason not to ignore them.

👉 Comment “HEAD” below and I’ll DM you a simple, doctor-approved home remedy that can help control migraine attacks.

04/10/2025

🚬 Most people think smoking only harms the lungs. But the truth? It damages your entire body.

From your skin to your bones to your gut no organ is safe.

Every puff = faster ageing, weaker immunity, fragile bones, poor gut health & even liver damage.
Smoking is not just a habit, it’s slow self-destruction.

💡 Quitting today can reverse some of this damage. Your body deserves better.

Dr.Sonia Goel

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