Pulmonology

The COVID-19 pandemic and deteriorating lung health globally have brought a renewed focus on pulmonology – the highly specialized branch of medicine that deals with infectious, structural, inflammatory, neoplastic, and autoimmune disorders of the respiratory system. Timely consultation with experienced pulmonologists can change the outcome of how you manage chronic respiratory disorders and diseases like asthenia, tuberculosis, chest pain, fever, asthma, chronic cough, lung cancer, COPD, sleep apnea, etc.
Highly specialized centres of pulmonological care are renowned for delivering effective, tech-based, and minimally invasive diagnosis, treatment, and care in both in-patient and out-patient settings. The field has also evolved where complex procedures like lung transplants are safe and have increasingly successful medical outcomes.  
We at Livasa Hospital’s Department of Pulmonology offer our patients the most specialized form of care with state-of-the-art diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all lung and respiratory tract-related concerns. Our experts suggest and guide you to incorporate some lifestyle changes that reduce the harmful repercussions without having to undergo critical surgeries or long-term medications. However, to stop the progression of certain critical conditions like lung cancer, cystic fibrosis, and COPD, we also offer a wide array of advanced and holistic treatment options, including bronchoscopy and lung transplant services. Pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory care, and nutrition are the ancillary specialities that we provide to all patients for faster recovery, minimal stress, and less time at the hospital. We also have one of the most state-of-the-art, fully equipped pulmonary function laboratories that has revolutionised respiratory care for thousands of patients so far. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pulmonology is a medical speciality focused on diagnosing and treating respiratory system disorders. This includes conditions affecting the lungs, bronchi, trachea, and other structures involved in breathing and oxygen exchange.

Common disorders addressed by pulmonologists include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, lung cancer, interstitial lung diseases, and sleep-related breathing disorders like sleep apnea.

Individuals experiencing persistent or worsening respiratory symptoms, such as chronic cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, or recurring respiratory infections, should seek consultation with a pulmonologist. Those with known respiratory conditions requiring specialized care should consult a pulmonologist for ongoing management.

Pulmonologists employ various diagnostic tools, including pulmonary function tests, imaging studies (X-rays, CT scans), bronchoscopy, and blood gas analysis. These help assess lung function, identify abnormalities, and determine the most appropriate treatment plan.

Yes, pulmonologists play a crucial role in smoking cessation programs. They provide support, counselling, and medical interventions to help individuals quit smoking, reducing the risk of respiratory diseases like lung cancer and COPD.

Pulmonologists specialize in sleep medicine, addressing conditions like sleep apnea and insomnia. They may conduct sleep studies (polysomnography) to diagnose sleep-related breathing disorders and recommend treatments, including continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy.

Treatment approaches vary based on the specific condition but may include medications, inhalers, oxygen therapy, lifestyle modifications, and pulmonary rehabilitation. For advanced cases, surgical interventions or lung transplantation may be considered.
 

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