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Overview
Pulmonology is a superspecialty that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of lung and respiratory disorders. Our doctors are trained to treat asthma, pneumonia, TB, and other serious chest diseases. Charak Hospital provides interdisciplinary treatment, including bronchoscopy, for patients with lung cancer, COPD, sleep disorders, and cystic fibrosis. Our highly equipped pulmonary function laboratory ensures that our patients receive the finest possible care. We are a team of experts who provide ancillary services such as respiratory care and nutrition in a holistic setting.
Pulmonary Diseases
People worldwide are afflicted with a broad spectrum of respiratory ailments. Among the frequent ones are:
Asthma
It is a lung condition that causes breathing difficulties by narrowing, inflaming, and swelling the airways. Common symptoms include chest tightness, coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD for short, is a collection of lung conditions that impede airflow and make breathing difficult. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are prevalent diseases in COPD patients. Shortness of breath, wheezing, bluish fingernails, unexplained weight loss, and a persistent cough are common indications and symptoms.
Tuberculosis
When a patient sneezes or coughs, the disease can spread, making tuberculosis contagious. Chest pain, exhaustion, fever, persistent cough, dyspnea, and nocturnal sweats are typical symptoms.
Cystic Fibrosis
It is a hereditary condition that affects the cells that make perspiration, digestive juice, and mucus. While each individual experiences it differently, frequent symptoms include wheezing, a chronic cough with thick mucus, and recurrent lung infections.
Lung Cancer
This is the most dangerous lung condition, where an excess of aberrant cells proliferates in the lungs and eventually forms a malignant tumor. Wheezing, weight loss, coughing, and chest pain are typical symptoms.
Asthma
Asbestosis
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
COPD
Tuberculosis
Blood in Sputum
Allergic bronchitis
Lung Biopsy
Mesothelioma
Pneumonia
Breathlessness
Bronchoscopy
Chest Pain
Lung Cancer
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
Sarcoidosis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pleural Effusion
Pneumothorax
BRONCHOSCOPY
PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST
DLCO & 6 MWT
THORACOSCOPY
SLEEP LAB
PULMONARY CRITICAL CARE
Availability of advanced PFT Machine, DLCO, Digital X-ray, CT Scan, Bronchoscopy etc.
Advanced Thoracoscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
Complete diagnostic setup for early detection and effective treatment of Multi-drug Resistant TB.
Well equipped lab for sleep study.
Complete diagnostic setup for early detection of lung cancer and its complete treatment.
Complete backup by 24x7 Critical Care Unit.
Our department specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions that affect the lungs and respiratory system, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and pulmonary fibrosis. We also address sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, and narcolepsy.
We offer a variety of diagnostic tests tailored to your specific condition. For respiratory issues, these can include pulmonary function tests (PFTs), chest X-rays, CT scans, and bronchoscopy. For sleep disorders, polysomnography (sleep studies) is a key diagnostic tool, which monitors various aspects of your sleep including brain waves, heart rate, breathing, and more.
Treatment for sleep disorders varies depending on the specific condition. For sleep apnea, common treatments include continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, oral appliances, and in some cases, surgery. Insomnia may be treated through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for insomnia, lifestyle changes, and sometimes medication. Our team will create a personalized treatment plan based on your diagnosis and medical history.
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a program designed to help you live better with a chronic lung disease. It includes a combination of education on your condition, exercise training, and strategies to improve breathing and energy conservation. Benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation include improved lung function, increased physical activity levels, and a better quality of life.