Dr. Aslam Pulmonologist

04/10/2026

A breathing test has been recommended. What happens next? 🫁

Spirometry measures how much air you can breathe out and how quickly. It is one type of pulmonary function test (PFT).

Read the full guide through the link

https://draslam.com/2026/10/02/pulmonary-function-test-spirometry-dubai/

Learn about PFT and spirometry in Dubai, including preparation, inhaler instructions, what happens during testing and how your clinician uses the results.

05/08/2026

Honoured to be featured in Khaleej Times, sharing evidence-based insights on the viral ‘Lungsmaxxing’ trend. Breathing exercises can strengthen respiratory muscles and improve breathing efficiency, but they do not enlarge healthy lungs. Grateful for the opportunity to promote accurate lung health information.

01/07/2026

Almost every week, I hear the same question in my clinic.

The answer surprises most people.

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01/07/2026

Today, I celebrate the privilege of serving, healing, and standing beside my patients every step of the way. Grateful to my mentors, colleagues, and every patient who places their trust in us.

Wishing all my fellow doctors a meaningful Doctors’ Day. May we continue to make a difference—one patient, one breath, one life at a time.

26/06/2026

Your lungs work for you every second of every day. Protect them with healthy choices. Don’t ignore persistent cough, breathlessness, or the effects of smoking and vaping—early action can prevent serious lung disease. Every breath matters. 🌬️❤️

19/06/2026

As doctors, we hear many things.

Most are forgotten.

A few stay with us forever.

This was one of them.

A patient once told me:

“Doctor, I wish I had worked less.”

What followed was a conversation I still think about today.

Not because it was medical.

Because it was human.

We spend years preparing for tomorrow:
• The next promotion
• The next project
• The next house
• The next milestone

Sometimes we forget that life is happening while we’re planning it.

If there is one thing you’ve been postponing for too long, what is it?

Comment just ONE word below.

I’ll start:

Family.

18/06/2026

⚽ Why do some players still look fresh in the 90th minute while others fade?

Most fans think it’s all about skill, training, or determination.

But there’s another factor that often gets overlooked:

🫁 How efficiently the body delivers and uses oxygen.

That’s where VO₂ Max comes in — one of the most important measures of endurance and aerobic fitness.

A higher VO₂ Max can help with:

✅ Better endurance
✅ Faster recovery
✅ Less fatigue
✅ Better decision-making under pressure

And the good news?

VO₂ Max is trainable.

Swipe through to discover:
📈 What VO₂ Max really means
🏃 How elite athletes improve it
🫁 5 science-backed ways to boost it

👇 COMMENT “OXYGEN” and I’ll share the 3 common habits that silently reduce lung fitness.

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17/06/2026

🍃 5 Things Your Lungs Wish You Did Every Day

Most people think lung health is only about not smoking.

The truth? Your lungs are affected by the choices you make every single day.

Here are 5 simple habits that can support healthier lungs:

✅ Walk every day
✅ Get quality sleep
✅ Breathe cleaner air
✅ Eat a lung-friendly diet
✅ Avoid smoking

Small daily habits can make a big difference over time.

Your lungs take more than 20,000 breaths every day. Taking care of them doesn’t require perfection—just consistency.

👉 Which of these habits do you already practice regularly?

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— Dr. Muhammed Aslam
Pulmonologist
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15/06/2026

Magnesium is one of the most talked-about supplements for sleep.

But here’s what many people miss:

Sleep problems are not always caused by a magnesium deficiency.

Stress, anxiety, excessive screen time, irregular sleep schedules, caffeine, lifestyle habits, and sleep disorders such as sleep apnea often play a much bigger role.

Magnesium may help some people, but lasting improvement usually comes from identifying and addressing the underlying cause.

If you’re struggling with poor sleep, don’t just ask:
❌ “Which supplement should I take?”

Ask:
✅ “What’s actually keeping me awake?”

Better sleep starts with understanding the problem.

Have you tried magnesium for sleep? Did it help? Let me know in the comments.

— Dr. Muhammed Aslam
Pulmonologist

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14/06/2026

🫁 A healthy diet supports overall health, including lung health. Foods such as berries, citrus fruits, tomatoes, walnuts, garlic, turmeric, and green vegetables provide antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients that may help support normal lung function.

✅ Broccoli – contains sulforaphane and antioxidants.
✅ Blueberries – rich in anthocyanins and antioxidants.
✅ Oranges & Kiwi – high in vitamin C.
✅ Tomatoes – contain lycopene, linked to better lung function in some studies.
✅ Walnuts – a source of omega-3 fatty acids.
✅ Garlic – contains anti-inflammatory compounds.
✅ Turmeric – contains curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory properties.

⚠️ These foods do not replace prescribed medications or medical treatment, but they can be part of a lung-healthy lifestyle.