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Read the latest tips and advice from Dr. Nabila Zaheer, Pulmonologist in Islamabad & Rawalpindi.

Bronchial Asthma: What Every Patient and Family in Pakistan Needs to Know

Millions of Pakistanis live with asthma without ever achieving proper control — because the condition is under-diagnosed, inhalers are used incorrectly, and triggers specific to our environment are rarely addressed. A pulmonologist explains the disease clearly, from causes to treatment to what to do during an attack.

Mesothelioma & Asbestos: What Pakistani Workers and Families Need to Know

Asbestos cement sheeting still roofs homes and warehouses across Pakistan, and decades of shipbreaking and construction work have created an exposed population that remains largely unaware of the risk. A pulmonologist explains where asbestos exposure still happens in Pakistan today, the disease it causes decades later, and what to do if you have been exposed.

Sleep Studies Explained: What Actually Happens When You Are Tested for Sleep Apnea

Your doctor has recommended a sleep study — and you have no idea what that involves, whether you need to stay in hospital, or what the results will actually mean. A pulmonologist walks through every type of sleep study available, what to expect on the night, and how to read your results once they arrive.

E-Cigarettes & Vaping: What Pakistani Parents and Young Adults Need to Know

Vaping has spread rapidly among Pakistani teenagers and young adults, marketed as a safer alternative to smoking. A pulmonologist separates the genuine harm-reduction evidence from the marketing claims, explains what vaping actually does to developing lungs, and addresses the questions every parent and young vaper needs answered honestly.

Air Pollution & Your Lungs: Rawalpindi's Hidden Health Crisis — and How to Protect Your Family

Every winter, Rawalpindi and Islamabad disappear into a toxic haze that sends respiratory patients flooding into clinics and emergency departments. A pulmonologist explains what smog actually does to the lungs, who is most at risk, and the practical measures every family should be taking — not just during smog season, but year-round.