Vishak Acharya K

Vishak Acharya K is a Professor in the Department of Pulmonary Medicine at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, affiliated with Manipal University. His academic profile focuses on clinical research and patient care in respiratory diseases.

• Academic Credentials: MBBS, MD, DNB (Pulmonary Medicine)
• Contact: vishak.acharya@manipal.edu
• ORCID: 0000-0002-7213-3086

Research Interests include:

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in women
• Interstitial Lung Disease epidemiology
• Pulmonary Hydatidosis as a differential diagnosis
• Chronic cough management strategies in Indian populations
• Behavioral treatment approaches for respiratory conditions

Scientific Awards: No specific awards mentioned in the provided text.

Publications (2024-2025) reveal focus on gender-specific pulmonary disease patterns, health status metrics in lung disorders, and multidisciplinary approaches to chronic cough treatment. His work combines clinical observation with public health perspectives.