Monsoon Can Trigger Asthma and Allergies: Know the Causes, Prevention and Warning Signs

Pulmonologist Dr. Sujan Bardhan explains why humidity, mold and dust mites increase respiratory problems during the rainy season and shares simple preventive measures. Kolkata: While the monsoon brings relief from the scorching summer heat, it also creates conditions that can worsen asthma and allergies. According to Dr. Sujan Bardhan, Consultant, Pulmonology, the rainy season often […]

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What Happens to Your Body After You Quit Smoking? The Remarkable Recovery Journey Explained

By Dr. Suman Mallik, Clinical Director & Senior Consultant – Radiation Oncology, Narayana Hospital, Howrah Howrah : Smoking remains one of the leading causes of preventable diseases and deaths worldwide. It is strongly associated with cancers of the lungs, mouth, throat, voice box, oesophagus, bladder, pancreas and several other organs. While the dangers of smoking […]

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29th ACPCON 2026 to Bring Leading Pulmonologists and Respiratory Experts to Kolkata

Kolkata : The Association of Chest Physicians, West Bengal (ACP-WB), is set to host the 29th ACPCON 2026, its annual flagship academic conference, on 7th and 8th February 2026 at Swabhumi Rangdurbar, Kolkata. The conference is expected to bring together around 350 doctors from West Bengal and other states, including eminent pulmonologists, critical care specialists, […]

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