Dr. Arun Chowdary Kotaru

An 18-year-old college athlete developed sudden respiratory distress during track practice. Dr. Kotaru diagnosed exercise-induced bronchoconstriction combined with vocal cord dysfunction. Through spirometry and laryngoscopy, he created a unique breathing retraining program and prescribed pre-exercise bronchodilators, enabling the student to return to competitive sports within three weeks.

A 45-year-old construction worker with silicosis presented with worsening cough and weight loss. Dr. Kotaru discovered an early-stage lung cancer through low-dose CT screening. He coordinated with oncology for minimally invasive resection and implemented aggressive pulmonary rehabilitation, resulting in cancer remission and maintained lung function despite occupational lung disease.

A 28-year-old pregnant woman (32 weeks gestation) was admitted with severe pneumonia. Dr. Kotaru managed her care in consultation with obstetrics, using pregnancy-safe antibiotics and careful fluid management. She delivered a healthy baby via planned C-section at 37 weeks and made full respiratory recovery postpartum.

A 7-year-old boy from an affluent family presented with recurrent pneumonias. Dr. Kotaru diagnosed an unusual congenital bronchial cartilage defect through bronchoscopy. He collaborated with pediatric thoracic surgery for reconstructive procedure, followed by customized chest physiotherapy, preventing further infections and allowing normal childhood activities.

A 72-year-old retired schoolteacher from a rural village presented with progressive shortness of breath and fatigue, initially misdiagnosed as anemia. Dr. Kotaru identified rare pulmonary hypertension through echocardiography and right heart catheterization. Treatment included targeted vasodilator therapy and oxygen supplementation, leading to significant functional improvement over six months, allowing her to resume gardening.