Centre of Excellence
Pulmonology
Care for asthma, allergies, COPD, snoring and other lung disorders
Key services
- Blood profile investigation
- Pulmonary function tests
- Spirometry
- Chest X-ray
- CT scanning
Overview
Pulmonology — also called respiratory, chest or thoracic medicine — is the subspecialty of internal medicine focused on the respiratory tract: the airways, the lungs, breathing control, and how they affect the oxygen in your blood.
Mild, short-lived illnesses like flu or a cough can often be managed in primary care. But if shortness of breath, cough, pneumonia or other symptoms persist, it is important to see a pulmonologist.
Once a diagnosis is made, your treatment plan may include medication, therapies and pulmonary rehabilitation. Because lung disease can be long-term, the pulmonologist works with you, your family and the wider care team — including respiratory therapists and rehabilitation programmes — and adapts your plan to your situation.
Conditions treated
- Asthma
- Allergies
- COPD (chronic bronchitis & emphysema)
- Interstitial lung disease
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Sarcoidosis
- Pneumonia
- Tuberculosis & chest diseases
- Snoring
- Persistent cough & breathlessness
Treatments & services
Tests your pulmonologist may use
- Blood profile investigation
- Pulmonary function tests
- Spirometry
- Chest X-ray
- CT scanning
- Bronchoscopy
- Sleep studies
- Scintigraphy
- PET scan
Treatment
- Medication
- Therapies
- Pulmonary rehabilitation programmes
- Long-term care coordination
Why choose Sidarth
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Comprehensive lung care
Diagnosis and treatment for breathing problems caused by allergies and asthma, COPD, snoring and more.
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Pulmonary rehabilitation
Programmes to help you get back to your normal life.
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Coordinated long-term care
Your pulmonologist works with your family, respiratory therapists and rehab teams, adjusting your plan as needed.
Specialists
Frequently asked questions
What is asthma?
A chronic condition causing breathlessness, coughing, chest tightness and wheezing, as sudden attacks or long-term symptoms. Triggers include dust, pollen, smoke, pet dander, exertion, cold weather and smoking. Asthma can be managed effectively with symptom-specific treatment and holistic care.
What is interstitial lung disease?
Inflammation and scarring of the alveoli — the tiny air sacs in the lungs — causing a persistent dry cough and breathlessness, even at rest. The group includes nearly 200 conditions, such as pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, asbestosis and chronic silicosis.
What is COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease obstructs airflow in the lungs. Smoking is a primary cause, and exposure to wood smoke can also lead to it. Symptoms include breathlessness, wheezing, chest tightness, excess mucus and fatigue. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are its two common forms.
What is pneumonia?
An infection that inflames the air sacs of the lungs and fills them with fluid, causing cough, fever and difficulty breathing. Bacteria are a common cause, though viruses can be responsible too, and it needs prompt treatment.
This page is general information about the department, not a diagnosis or a substitute for advice from your doctor. In an emergency, call 040 2020 2000.