Written by Dr. Dixit Kumar Thakur I am Dr. Dixit Kumar Thakur, Senior Pulmonologist and Respiratory Disease Specialist at Pulmovista Clinics, Delhi. In 13 years of clinical practice in this city, I have lived through more AQI 300+ events than I can count — and I have seen, with painful clarity, what they do to … Read more
By Dr. Dixit Kumar Thakur If you have ever sat in a lung function laboratory, been asked to breathe into a tube as hard and fast as you can, and then waited anxiously for a report you could not fully understand — this guide is for you. Lung function tests are among the most information-rich … Read more
By Dr. Dixit Kumar Thakur “Most of my sleep apnea patients at Pulmovista Clinics come to me not because they know they have sleep apnea — but because their partner has finally had enough of the snoring, or because they are so exhausted despite a full night’s sleep that they can no longer function at … Read more
By Dr. Dixit Kumar Thakur “Every March to June at Pulmovista Clinics, I see a sharp and predictable surge in asthma emergency visits. The cause is almost always the same — Delhi’s dust storm season has arrived, and patients who were managing reasonably well just weeks ago are now struggling to breathe. If you have … Read more
Expert Care by Dr. Dixit Kumar ThakurAt Pulmovista Clinics Introduction Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects millions of people in India. While many patients manage their symptoms with inhalers and medications, some individuals continue to experience frequent asthma attacks despite regular treatment. This condition is known as severe asthma, and it requires advanced … Read more
Asthma is no longer managed with a one-size-fits-all approach. With evolving global guidelines like GINA 2026, patients now have access to more effective and safer treatment strategies. One of the most important advancements is SMART Therapy—a modern alternative to traditional inhalers. If you’re searching for the best asthma treatment in Delhi, understanding the difference between … Read more
By Dr. Dixit Kumar Thakur If you’ve noticed your asthma getting harder to control in 2026, you are not imagining it. Delhi’s air quality crisis has reached a critical inflection point — one that directly and measurably worsens asthma symptoms for millions of residents. This comprehensive guide explains the science behind why Delhi’s air is … Read more
Most of us have either been the person snoring or the person lying awake next to them, staring at the ceiling. It is easy to dismiss snoring as a minor inconvenience — something funny to joke about at breakfast. But if the snoring in your household is loud, persistent, and accompanied by gasping, pauses in … Read more
By Dr. Dixit Kumar Thakur | Consultant Pulmonologist, PulmoVista Clinics, Delhi MBBS | MD Pulmonology | Fellowship in Sleep Medicine & Respiratory Critical Care Every April and May, something predictable happens at PulmoVista Clinics. The waiting room fills up with patients who all say some version of the same thing: “Doctor, I do not know … Read more
Expert Care by Dr. Dixit Kumar ThakurAt Pulmovista Clinics Introduction Summer in Delhi is often associated with extreme heat and rising temperatures, but one of the most overlooked factors affecting respiratory health is dry air. Low humidity levels combined with dust and pollution can irritate the airways and trigger various breathing problems. Many patients visiting … Read more