Lung Screening: When to Start and Who's at Risk, Doctor Explains
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Lung Health: When to Get Screened & Who's at Risk? Doctor Explains Crucial Checks
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News18•09-03-2026, 15:48
Lung Health: When to Get Screened & Who's at Risk? Doctor Explains Crucial Checks
•Healthy individuals should get annual lung checks after age 35-40; earlier (after 30) for those in polluted cities, smokers, or with family history, advises Dr. Bhagwan Mantri.
•Heavy smokers aged 50-80 need annual low-dose CT scans (LDCT) due to increased risk of COPD and lung cancer.
•Risk factors include active/passive smoking, air pollution, occupational exposure to dust/chemicals, and childhood respiratory issues like asthma or pneumonia.
•Watch for symptoms like chronic cough (over 2 weeks), wheezing, chest tightness, coughing blood, or unusual shortness of breath; seek immediate spirometry or chest X-ray.
•Neglecting lung health can be fatal; timely screenings are crucial for early detection and maintaining good lung function.
