Dr. Ayush Goel Reviews

A 72-year-old retired schoolteacher from a rural village presented with persistent cough and hemoptysis. CT revealed a suspicious mass in the right lung. Dr. Goel performed bronchoscopy with EBUS-guided biopsy, diagnosing early-stage squamous cell carcinoma. The patient underwent successful robotic resection and returned to teaching village children literacy skills within three months.

An 18-year-old college athlete from an affluent family developed sudden respiratory distress during a soccer match. Emergency bronchoscopy showed a foreign body aspiration—a tooth fragment from a recent dental procedure. Dr. Goel performed urgent rigid bronchoscopy for extraction, and the patient resumed competitive sports in two weeks with modified protective gear. (Patient of Dr. Goel)

A 45-year-old construction worker with silicosis presented with progressive shortness of breath. Dr. Goel performed bronchoscopic lung volume reduction using endobronchial valves. The manual laborer, sole breadwinner for his family of six, showed 40% improvement in lung function and returned to light construction work after six weeks of pulmonary rehabilitation. (Patient of Dr. Goel)

A 33-year-old pregnant woman (28 weeks gestation) was referred for worsening asthma uncontrolled by standard medications. Dr. Goel coordinated with obstetricians to perform bronchial thermoplasty in three sessions, carefully timing procedures between trimesters. She delivered a healthy baby at term and maintained excellent asthma control postpartum. (Patient of Dr. Goel)

A 60-year-old former shipyard worker with mesothelioma presented with recurrent pleural effusions. Dr. Goel performed medical thoracoscopy with talc pleurodesis. The patient's daughter, a nurse, actively participated in his home care. He achieved good symptomatic control and quality time with his grandchildren for eighteen months before disease progression. (Patient of Dr. Goel)

An 8-year-old child from an underserved tribal community had chronic suppurative lung disease since infancy. Dr. Goel diagnosed congenital tracheobronchomalacia and placed customized airway stents. The family traveled 300 kilometers monthly for follow-up. After two years, the stents were removed with significant improvement in the child's growth and development. (Patient of Dr. Goel)

A 50-year-old corporate executive with extensive travel history developed multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. Dr. Goel managed complex drug regimens while performing regular bronchoscopies to monitor treatment response. The patient worked remotely throughout his 18-month treatment, eventually achieving cure and returning to international business travel. (Patient of Dr. Goel)

A 25-year-old fashion designer with severe bronchiectasis required frequent hospitalizations. Dr. Goel initiated comprehensive airway clearance protocol including high-frequency chest wall oscillation and mucolytics. Her parents converted their garage into a sterile workspace where she could continue designing while managing her condition. (Patient of Dr. Goel)

A 68-year-old retired naval officer presented with tracheal stenosis from prolonged intubation during prior cardiac surgery. Dr. Goel performed bronchoscopic balloon dilation and steroid injection. The patient, an avid sailor, resumed coastal sailing expeditions after three months of gradual pulmonary recovery. (Patient of Dr. Goel)

A 42-year-old homeless man with advanced COPD was brought to emergency during a winter storm. Dr. Goel arranged temporary housing through hospital social services while optimizing his inhaler therapy and providing vaccination. Community health workers later helped him secure permanent shelter and consistent medication access. (Patient of Dr. Goel)

A 29-year-old professional musician developed vocal cord dysfunction misdiagnosed as asthma for years. Dr. Goel performed laryngoscopy and speech therapy referral. The woodwind player returned to symphony performances after learning proper breathing techniques, dramatically improving both respiratory symptoms and musical performance. (Patient of Dr. Goel)

A 55-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease showed rapid progression despite conventional therapy. Dr. Goel initiated antifibrotic treatment and coordinated with rheumatology for biologic adjustment. Her husband documented the entire journey in a blog that became a support resource for other ILD patients. (Patient of Dr. Goel)

A 14-year-old boy with cystic fibrosis required lung transplantation evaluation. Dr. Goel managed recurrent pneumothoraces with chemical pleurodesis while coordinating with transplant team. The adolescent's school friends organized fundraising events that covered family's accommodation costs during the transplant waiting period. (Patient of Dr. Goel)

A 47-year-old restaurant owner with chronic cough was found to have broncholithiasis. Dr. Goel performed bronchoscopic lithotripsy to remove calcified lymph nodes eroding into airways. The patient returned to managing his popular eatery within ten days, implementing kitchen ventilation improvements to prevent future respiratory issues. (Patient of Dr. Goel)