Bangalore: Publicity, either good or bad seems to be positive
always. Following reel star Darshan's admission to Rajiv Gandhi
Institute of Chest Disease (RGICD) has been registering huge inflow of
patients.
The institute which was predominantly treating patients suffering
from tuberculosis (TB), has seen a upsurge of patients by five per cent
after Darshan's 'darshan' (visit) to the hospital.
"Over the years, the institute gained popularity for treating
tuberculosis and only TB patients visited our institute. Respiratory
disorders or asthma cases were less compared to TB cases. However, after
Darshan was admitted to Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Diseases, not
only patients' admission but queries from various parts of Karnataka on
asthama and respiratory diseases have increased," said Dr Shashidhar
Buggi, director, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Disease (RGICD).
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"Now after Darshan's episode, the institute is gaining popularity in
treatment of asthma and respiratory disorders," added Dr Buggi. With
patients flocking the institute and making calls to the hospital,
doctors are having hectic days in treating and providing consultations.
In September, Darshan was shifted to ICU ward at Rajiv Gandhi
Institute of Chest Diseases (RGICD) after he complained of
breathlessness. The actor was hospitalized for more than a week for the
treatment of bronchial asthma and consistent wheezing.
