Home nebulisationJindal Chest ClinicNebulization is an effective method of drug delivery for patients with COPD exacerbations or those with physical or cognitive limitations preventing proper inhaler use. However, nebulization also produces exhaled aerosols that can remain suspended in the air for hours, posing risks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Guidelines recommend taking precautions like performing nebulization in well-ventilated rooms, maintaining distances between patients and caretakers, and disinfecting equipment to reduce virus transmission when home nebulization is necessary.
Lung cancer; epidemiology,etiology and classificationdocpiashLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Smoking is the primary risk factor, responsible for about 80% of lung cancer cases. Other risk factors include exposure to radon, asbestos, and other environmental carcinogens. Genetic factors also influence lung cancer risk. Lung cancer incidence varies globally and is highest in North America, Europe, and East Asia. In Bangladesh, lung cancer is the most common cancer in men and the 4th most common in women. Histologically, lung cancers are classified as small cell carcinomas, non-small cell carcinomas such as adenocarcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas, and other less common subtypes. Molecular analysis has revealed frequent mutations in genes