The tricolour reminds us that freedom was earned through countless sacrifices. On Independence Day, we honour those who gave everything for our nation’s freedom. We can also make a pledge of our own: to protect the health and well-being of our families, because a healthy nation is built by healthy citizens.
Dr. Dipak Viradia, Chest Physician & Intensivist, and the team at Rudrax Chest Clinic, Surat, wish everyone a proud, safe and healthy Independence Day.
1. Freedom from tobacco
Smoking and chewing tobacco are among the biggest causes of lung disease, heart disease and cancer in India. Quitting at any age improves your health, and support is available to help you quit.
2. Freedom from smoke at home
Smoke from chulhas, mosquito coils, incense and second-hand cigarette smoke harms the lungs, especially in children and the elderly. Keep your home well ventilated and smoke-free.
3. Don’t ignore your symptoms
A cough lasting more than 3 weeks, breathlessness, wheezing or snoring with daytime sleepiness should be checked by a doctor rather than ignored or self-treated.
4. Use medicines correctly
Avoid self-medication and unnecessary antibiotics. If you have asthma or COPD, take your inhalers regularly as prescribed, even when you feel well.
5. Stay active and protected
Walk or exercise daily, eat a balanced diet, keep vaccinations up to date as advised by your doctor (such as the flu and pneumococcal vaccines for those at risk), and wear a proper mask in dusty or polluted conditions.
This Independence Day, let’s celebrate freedom by taking care of the health our families depend on.
Dr. Dipak Viradia
Chest Physician & Intensivist | Interventional Pulmonologist & ECMO Specialist
Rudrax Chest Clinic, 301, Solaris Royce, Opp. Old RTO, Athwagate, Ring Road, Surat – 395001
Appointment: +91 75676 19985
Website: www.drdipakviradia.com
Avoid tobacco and indoor smoke, keep homes well ventilated, stay active, wear a proper mask in dusty conditions, and get persistent symptoms checked early.
See one for a cough lasting more than 3 weeks, breathlessness, wheezing, coughing up blood, frequent chest infections, or loud snoring with daytime sleepiness.
No. Lung function decline slows and the risk of heart and lung disease falls after quitting, at any age.
