Patient Experience
12-year-old Priya from an urban slum presented with chronic cough initially dismissed as pollution-related. Dr. Khemani discovered early-stage bronchiectasis and implemented an aggressive airway clearance regimen using low-cost, locally available equipment. Community health workers trained by Dr. Khemani now use this model across similar neighborhoods.
Twin toddlers Maya and Sara presented with synchronized asthma exacerbations that baffled previous doctors. Dr. Khemani identified a rare environmental trigger—mold in their century-old family home. After remediation and immunotherapy, both children achieved complete symptom control within four months.
16-year-old college aspirant Vikram developed persistent pneumothorax during exam stress. Dr. Khemani employed conservative management with targeted pleurodesis instead of immediate surgery, allowing him to complete his crucial examinations. He recovered fully with no recurrence and secured admission to his preferred engineering college.
7-year-old Aisha, daughter of migrant construction workers, presented with TB exposure and latent infection. Dr. Khemani developed a directly observed therapy program that worked around her family's mobile lifestyle using telemedicine and community health partnerships, achieving complete treatment adherence and prevention of active disease.
Infant Krishna with complex congenital heart disease developed pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Khemani coordinated with cardiologists to time his lung treatments around cardiac procedures, creating a synchronized care plan that improved his oxygenation enough to make him eligible for life-saving heart surgery.
13-year-old Diya presented with vocal cord dysfunction misdiagnosed as refractory asthma for years. Dr. Khemani's speech therapy collaboration and breathing retraining resolved her symptoms in six weeks. Diya now volunteers to help other teens with similar conditions.
9-year-old Rohit from a remote village presented with chronic lung damage from untreated whooping cough in infancy. Dr. Khemani implemented a home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program using smartphone technology, achieving functional improvement that allowed him to return to school after years of home confinement.