Overview
Pulmonology is the branch of medicine which deals with the care of patients with diseases of the lung and disorders in the function of breathing. The aim of the Pulmonology Department is to deliver effective, high-quality health services to our patients and to provide a better quality of life with Christ-centered ideology. The diseases that we take care of at this department are Bronchial Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease, assessment of the breathless patient, assessment of the patient with chronic cough, pneumonia, bronchiectasis, lung abscesses, pulmonary fibrosis, tuberculosis, lung cancers, pleural effusions, pneumothorax, ARDS, ventilators disorders and respiratory failure. Pulmonology is the branch of medicine which deals with the care of patients with diseases of the lung and disorders in the function of breathing.
The Pulmonology Department aims to deliver effective, high-quality health services to our patients and to provide a better quality of life with Christ-centered ideology.
The diseases that we take care of at this department are Bronchial Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease, assessment of the breathless patient, assessment of the patient with chronic cough, pneumonia, bronchiectasis, lung abscesses, pulmonary fibrosis, tuberculosis, lung cancers, pleural effusions, pneumothorax, ARDS, ventilators disorders and respiratory failure.
Services
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Relevant blood testing for patients with respiratory diseases
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Lung function tests
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6-minute walk test
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Blood gas analysis
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Thoracentesis
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Sleep studies
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Oxygen assessment studies
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Bronchoscopy (with Broncho Alveolar Lavage, Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology, Bronchial Brushings, Washing, Biopsy, Trans-Bronchial Needle Aspiration, Trans-Bronchial Lung Biopsy.)
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Thoracoscopy: Biopsy, Pleurodesis, Lysis of pleural adhesion
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CT Scans of the lung and USG guided FNAC and biopsy
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Specialists
FAQ
Asthma, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Emphysema, Chronic bronchitis, Cystic fibrosi, Interstitial lung illness or ILD, Tuberculosis, Obstructive sleep apnea, Pulmonary hypertension, Lung cancer.
COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. The term is utilized to depict a gathering of lung infections, including constant bronchitis, emphysema, and recalcitrant asthma.
Sleep apnea is a condition leading to snoring and having problems related to breathing while asleep. Abruptly waking up and gasping for breath is a common symptom. It can affect quality of life causing sleepiness and fatigue during the daytime. A pulmonologist can treat sleep apnea by prescribing a device known as a CPAP machine that delivers air pressure, while preventing snoring and apnea.
Living a normal life with a chronic lung disease is possible. For the majority of people, long-term symptoms from a chronic lung disease are manageable on a day to day basis. There may be periods when symptoms flare up and a specialist review or even hospital admission may be required. However, the majority of people will live a normal day to day life, usually with long-term treatments such as inhalers.
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a persistent cough
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breathlessness
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producing sputum or phlegm (mucus that you might cough up from the airways)
Always seek help when you have any of the above symptoms. Getting early treatment could reduce damage to your lungs.
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