Date: April 2, 2025

Breathing is effortless—until it isn’t. For millions across India, respiratory distress is a daily struggle, often unnoticed until it becomes severe.

India ranks very low globally for lung health:

• The highest asthma-related deaths worldwide.
• A rising burden of chronic lung diseases, including COPD.
• Persistent air pollution exceeding safety limits in many regions.

Despite these alarming trends, lung diseases often go undiagnosed due to vague symptoms, delayed testing, and limited access to specialized diagnostics.

Recent advancements in artificial intelligence have transformed medical imaging. In the UK, an AI-powered tool now detects and analyzes lung diseases up to 12 times faster than traditional methods. By interpreting CT scans with exceptional accuracy, this technology can identify early-stage lung conditions that might otherwise go unnoticed.

https://news.sky.com/story/lung-conditions-new-ai-test-set-to-transform-diagnosis-13338483

Given India’s severe air pollution and high respiratory disease burden, early detection is crucial. However, lung health awareness remains low—even among educated professionals. While many prioritize fitness and annual check-ups, lung function tests like spirometry are rarely included in routine health screenings.

To improve lung health in India, we must raise awareness about early symptoms, integrate AI diagnostics for faster detection, include lung tests in routine check-ups, and reduce exposure to air pollution.

India has the brains, the tech, and the medical talent. What we need now is urgency and awareness. AI can help us detect lung diseases faster, treat them earlier, and save thousands of lives.So next time you take a deep breath, ask yourself:

Is it time I started taking my lungs a little more seriously?

Because one thing’s clear: they’re already working overtime.

Breathing Easy: The Future of Lung Health with AI Diagnostics .mp4