Dr. Neha Mohan Rao

17-year-old competitive swimperformer Meera presented with unexplained exercise-induced hypoxia. Dr. Rao identified rare swim-induced pulmonary edema (SIPE) through specialized cardiopulmonary testing. She designed a unique pre-swim breathing protocol and gradual return-to-training plan. Meera returned to national competitions within three months, now using the breathing techniques to enhance her performance. (Patient of Dr. Mohan)

2-year-old Aditya, adopted from an orphanage, had recurrent pneumonias and failure to thrive. Dr. Rao diagnosed primary ciliary dyskinesia after observing situs inversus on imaging. She implemented customized chest physiotherapy and scheduled antibiotic rotations. The adoptive parents, both software engineers, developed a mobile app to track his treatments, which Dr. Rao now recommends to other PCD families. (Patient of Dr. Mohan)

14-year-old Aisha from a low-income family struggled with severe brittle asthma uncontrolled by standard medications. Dr. Rao initiated biologic therapy through a pharmaceutical assistance program and taught her traditional breathing exercises blended with modern spacer techniques. Aisha's emergency visits dropped from monthly to zero over six months, allowing her to resume school regularly. (Patient of Dr. Mohan)

6-year-old Vikram, son of migrant construction workers, arrived in respiratory distress with metallic foreign body aspiration. Dr. Rao discovered he'd swallowed a small screw from his father's toolbox. Emergency rigid bronchoscopy revealed the screw lodged near the carina. The hospital's charity fund covered the procedure, and Dr. Rao connected the family with child safety resources. (Patient of Dr. Mohan)

8-year-old Rohan from a rural Karnataka village arrived with persistent nocturnal coughing that local doctors misdiagnosed as asthma. Dr. Rao discovered he'd aspirated a tamarind seed months earlier during harvest season. Using pediatric bronchoscopy, she removed the seed embedded in his right bronchus. The farming family, who'd sold their goat to afford travel, wept with relief when Rohan breathed freely again.