Pulmonology (Respiratory Medicine)

Respiratory problems are prevalent in our society with an increased incidence of respiratory disorders. The department of Pulmonology (Pulmonary Medicine or Chest Medicine or Respiratory Medicine) deals with diseases related to the respiratory tract. Apollo Hospitals is considered as the best hospital for Respiratory medicine with team of eminent chest specialists dealing with critical, complex and rare conditions.

FACILITIES

The Pulmonology department at Apollo Hospitals uses the latest technology to provide effective care in an out-patient or in-patient setting which also includes intensive care and lung transplant. We have the latest state-of-the-art facilities for Imaging diagnostics, a Bronchoscopy unit, Pulmonary Function Lab (PFT Lab) spearheaded by highly experience and qualified doctors.

TREATMENTS

With a strong commitment to innovation and research, Apollo Hospitals brings to its patients, access to advanced treatment options. The department of Respiratory Medicine caters to various respiratory diseases like:

• Pneumonia
• Tuberculosis
• Bronchial Asthma
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
• Pulmonary Hypertension (PH)
• Sleep Disorders
• Pulmonary Fibrosis
• Lung Cancer
• Interstitial Lung Diseases

Few common procedures performed are:

• Oxygen Therapy
• Biopsies
• Bronchoscopy
• Spirometry
• Pleuroscopy
• Foreign Body Removal
• Bronchial Thermoplasty
• Lung Transplant

CLINICAL TEAM

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