Medical Disclaimer

The information on this website is general health education. It is not a diagnosis. It is not a substitute for advice from a doctor who knows your situation.

What this website is for

Vital Mena publishes general information about breathing, lung and sleep problems. Dr. Mohammad Fawzi Katranji, a consultant pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist in Dubai, writes and reviews this content. It can help you understand a symptom, a test or a treatment. It cannot tell you what is wrong with you.

When general information does not fit your case

Health information is written for a wide audience. Your own case may be different. A page cannot see your age, your other conditions, your medicines or your test results. Do not start, stop or change a treatment because of something you read here. Ask your own doctor first.

In an emergency

Do not use this website for an emergency. If you are short of breath, call 998 or go to the nearest emergency department. If your breathing gets worse quickly, do not wait for an appointment. A severe asthma attack also needs urgent care.

How our content is written and reviewed

Clinical pages and articles are written for patients, in plain language. A qualified physician checks each one before it is marked as reviewed. The reviewer's name and the date of the last review appear at the top of the article. Our editorial policy explains the full process.

Links to other websites

We cite national health services, professional societies and peer-reviewed research at the end of our articles. We do not control those websites. A link is not an endorsement of everything a site says.

How we keep pages current

We check our pages and update them. Medical guidance changes, and a page may not carry the newest advice. The review date at the top of an article shows when it was last checked.

What we do not promise

We do not promise a particular result. A diagnosis depends on your examination, your history and your tests. Every patient is different.

If you are unsure

If a symptom persists or keeps returning, ask for an assessment. You do not need a referral to book an appointment. You can choose a clinic visit in Dubai or a video consultation, whichever suits you.