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Dr. Nausherwan K. Burki, MD

Pulmonologist

Dr. Nausherwan K Burki MD is a top Pulmonologist in Farmington, . With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to their specialty, Dr. Nausherwan K Burki MD is an expert in changing the lives of their patients for the better. Through their designated cause and expertise in the field, Dr. Nausherwan K Burki MD is a prime example of a true leader in healthcare. As a leader and expert in their field, Dr. Nausherwan K Burki MD is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. They embody the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patients. In Farmington, CT, Dr. Nausherwan K Burki MD is a true asset to their field and dedicated to the profession of medicine.
62 years Experience
Dr. Nausherwan K. Burki, MD
  • Farmington, CT
  • King Edward Medical University
  • Accepting new patients

Should I ask my doctor to prescribe me the hydroxychloroquine as I am at increased risk?

No, there is no evidence that it prevents corona virus infection

Can you survive double pneumonia?

Yes, of course, with proper care.

I have had pluracy for about a month after being exposed to second-hand smoke?

Exposure to secondhand smoke does not in and of itself cause pleurisy

Is bronchitis contagious between children?

Depends on the cause – some viruses can be transmitted.

My child feels like they inhaled food into their lung?

Very doubtful. If he did he would be coughing away.

What drugs can ease pulmonary fibrosis?

Some minimal effects of nintedanib and pirfenidone.

How long is too long to have a cough?

If associated with an upper respiratory infection (cold, flu) 2 or 3 days, if completely new cough not associated with anything else - 2 days.

Is there a cure for asthma?

Symptom amelioration yes, cure, no.

What are the treatment options for asthma?

Three options - bronchodilator drugs, airway anti-inflamatory drugs and antibodies to the asthma inflammatory inducing cascade.

How can I tell if I have a lung infection?

If you have a fever and produce sputum with your cough you may have a lung infection.

What is the best exercise for lungs?

Just regular exercise. There is no exercise that specifically improves lung function, but general exercise, affecting the whole body by making the muscles more efficient, helps READ MORE
Just regular exercise. There is no exercise that specifically improves lung function, but general exercise, affecting the whole body by making the muscles more efficient, helps the lungs.

How serious is an abscess on the lung?

Very serious but treatable

Can a person be cured of chronic bronchitis?

No, but the symptoms can be ameliorated and the rate of progression slowed if the individual stops smokng.

Can I smoke before a pulmonary functioning test?

No. Smoking immediately prior to the test may affect the results.

Is it possible to live with one lung?

If the one lung is normal, yes.

What would cause you to cough up blood?

Acute bronchitis, pneumonia, lung cancer, tuberculosis, and other rare diseases