Dr. Sangita Pradhan

Pneumonia is a serious lung infection that affects millions each year. One of the most common questions patients ask me is, is pneumonia contagious, and if so, for how long? Understanding when pneumonia contagious risk is highest helps protect your family, coworkers, and community. If you are unsure whether pneumonia contagious exposure puts others at risk, this guide will give you clear, evidence based answers grounded in 2026 clinical recommendations from the CDC and Infect

Panic attacks can feel overwhelming, frightening, and physically intense. Your heart races, breathing becomes shallow, and a sense of losing control may take over. If you are searching for ways to stop a panic attack, you are not alone. As a physician following the latest 2026 clinical guidance from the American Psychiatric Association and primary care behavioral health models, I want you to know that panic attacks are treatable and manageable. This guide gives you evidence-b

If you have ever experienced sudden fear, racing thoughts, or chest tightness, you may have wondered whether it was anxiety attacks or something more serious. As a primary care physician, I frequently see patients who confuse anxiety attacks with panic attacks. While they share similarities, clinically they are different conditions that require different approaches. Understanding anxiety attacks is the first step toward gaining control. This guide will walk you through sympto