Dr Arvind Kumar
Lung Health Expert: Air Pollution, Vape, Lung Cancer, Passive Smoking & Exercise
Health01:04:27In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Dr. Arvind Kumar in conversation with Raj Shamani. Dr. Kumar is a Chest, Robotic & Lung Transplant Surgeon and a Lung Health Expert. Our conversation revolved around the life-threatening consequences of polluted air, lung health, and how we can take better care of our lungs.
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Figuring Out · FO289In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Dr. Arvind Kumar in conversation with Raj Shamani. Dr. Kumar is a Chest, Robotic & Lung Transplant Surgeon and a Lung Health Expert. Our conversation revolved around the life-threatening consequences of polluted air, lung health, and how we can take better care of our lungs.
- 00:00Introduction
- 04:10Why the Lung is Different from Other Organs
- 07:24Deaths Due to Air Pollution
- 08:30Major Causes of Air Pollution
- 10:14Everybody is Affected by Air Pollution
- 12:22Measures to Control Pollution
- 17:02Pollution from Coal-Fired Power Plants
- 18:43What an Air Purifier Is
- 22:06Why an Air Purifier Is Not a Solution for Air Pollution
- 23:03Different Types of Air Purifiers
- 24:48What to Look for When Buying an Air Purifier
- 26:05Importance of N95 Masks
- 27:57Never Exercise While Wearing a Mask
- 29:00Pollution Due to Cooking
- 32:12Passive Smoking Is Worse than Active Smoking
- 36:05These Areas Are Harmful for Non-Smokers
- 38:05Why Pregnant Women Shouldn’t Smoke
- 39:21Top Cities with the Least Air Pollution
- 39:56Health Hazards for Delhi Residents
- 41:58Importing Fresh Air
- 44:56HBOT Therapy
- 46:42Harmful Effects of Vaping
- 50:46Brain Damage and Other Diseases Due to Pollution
- 53:14Check if Your Lungs Are Healthy with This
- 54:17Exercises to Improve Lung Health
- 56:36Lung Cancer
- 1:00:30Message to the Audience
- 1:02:57Thank You for Listening
