Pulmonology


The Centre of Pulmonology has a full range of respiratory illnesses that affect the chest wall, lungs, mediastinum, pleura, and other respiratory organs. We also deal with sleep disorders and neuromuscular illnesses, both of which have indirect effects on breathing.

Due to pollution, growing urbanisation, and smoking, respiratory diseases are becoming more common worldwide. As a result, conditions like COPD, sarcoidosis, pleural effusions, pneumothorax, sleep disorders, asthma, chest traumas, bronchiectasis pneumothorax, lung cancer, mediastinal lymphadenopathy, allergies, asthma and respiratory failure.

Why choose Altor Hospitals for Pulmonology?

The EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound Bronchoscopy) is just one component of cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic technology housed at the Pulmonology Department's advanced interventional pulmonology unit, which allows the department to treat even the most severe and complex respiratory disorders.

The outpatient division has a fully functional pulmonary function lab, a rehabilitation facility, and allergy testing to provide specialist care for COPD, asthma, allergy, and other common respiratory illnesses.

Services we provide for pulmonology

  • Pneumonia

  • Lung cancer

  • Asthma

  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

  • Allergy

  • Lung infection

  • Interstitial lung disease

  • Tuberculosis

  • Sleep disorders

  • Sleep apnea

  • Bronchial asthma

  • Smoking related diseases


Treatment for pulmonology

  • Endobronchial ultrasound

  • Pulmonary rehabilitation programme

  • Polysomnography

  • Video bronchoscopy

  • Comprehensive haemoptysis management


FAQs

Your doctor might recommend rescue inhalers, breathing exercises, therapies, prescription drugs, or even portable oxygen to assist you manage your respiratory issue. Additionally, he or she might provide you advice on any activity that could lead to an asthma attack or a breathing problem.

In some instances, such as when the condition in question is COPD brought on by smoking or a hereditary illness, the answer may not always be simple to determine. Consult your pulmonologist about managing and/or avoiding contributory variables whenever possible.

Make sure you are aware of and strictly abide by any dietary, exercise, or prescription instructions.

A physician with a focus on the evaluation and management of lung and respiratory problems is known as a pulmonologist.

  1. If you experience symptoms such a persistent cough, chest pain, a shortness of breath, or if you have a background of lung illness or have been subjected to lung irritants, you may need to see a pulmonologist.
  2. If your primary care doctor thinks you have a lung issue that needs specialised care, they might also recommend that you see a pulmonologist.