An Introduction to BLF

For mankind, breathing signifies life. The lungs perform the paramount function of breathing. To maintain a healthy body, healthy lungs are imperative. As the interface between the environment and the body, they also bear the onslaught of numerous infectious agents and environmental pollutants. Our lungs are affected by multiple disorders viz: infections e.g Tuberculosis, Obstructive diseases e.g Asthma and COPD, Restrictive disorders e.g Interstitial lung diseases and immunological ailments i.e Hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Although recent advancements in medical science have provided appropriate management for many such diseases, many new challenges e.g MDR-TB, XDR-TB are consistently appearing on the horizon. In Bangladesh , the field of respiratory medicine has bloomed over the years into a distinct entity and a thriving sector, leading to the advent of many pulmonologists. These pulmonologists are working relentlessly for the amelioration of sufferings of patients with respiratory diseases.