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The Department of Pulmonology at Apollo DRDO Hospitals in Hyderabad, Telangana, offers a spectrum of pulmonology services to treat several airways, lungs, and pleura respiratory diseases. The consultation we provide for patients includes comprehensive evaluations, personalised treatment plans, and follow-up care to ensure optimal recovery.

Our specialists are reputed experts in their field, gaining extensive experience and expertise through detailed practice and continuous professional development. With a collective experience of over 15 years, they are well-equipped to diagnose and treat complex respiratory conditions with ease and precision.

The department is also designed with state-of-the-art facilities, fostering a positive environment for patients to enhance comfort and promote faster healing. Our objective remains to incorporate cutting-edge treatments to improve patient outcomes and advance respiratory healthcare practices.

Our Specialties:

At Apollo DRDO Hospitals in Hyderabad, Telangana, our doctors specialise in many domains that focus on aspects of respiratory health. Our specialties include:

Critical Care Medicine
Sleep Medicine
Allergy

Conditions We Treat:

We are at the forefront of managing and treating many simple to complex pulmonology conditions using evidence-based practices and advanced techniques. Some of the conditions our specialists at Apollo DRDO are well-equipped to treat include:

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Bronchial Asthma
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis
Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs), including Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Bronchiectasis
ABPA (Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis)
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Central Sleep Apnoea
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Hypertension
Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
Pneumonias
Allergies

Diagnostics

Our cutting-edge diagnostics, housed in the Department of Pulmonology, help our specialists accurately identify and assess a wide range of respiratory diseases. These include:

Chest X-ray
High-resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT) Chest
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), including Spirometry
Bronchoscopy

Treatments and Procedures:

At Apollo DRDO Hospitals in Hyderabad, Telangana, specialists in the Pulmonology Department are well-versed in carrying out advanced treatment and procedures using minimally invasive techniques. Some of our treatments and procedures include:

Pleural Tapping
Intercostal Drainage (ICD) Insertion
Pigtail Insertion
Bronchoscopy
Ventilator Management

Rehabilitation Therapies:

Our services also include rehabilitation programmes to enhance lung function, increase physical fitness, and promote independence, especially for patients with chronic respiratory conditions. This helps them lead healthier and more fulfilling lives.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Best Pulmonology/ Respiratory Medicine Doctors in DRDO

Dr Harshitha Degapoodi

Pulmonology/ Respiratory Medicine

1+ YRS

MBBS , MD Pulmonary Medicine

Hindi, Telugu, English

DRDO, Hyderabad

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FAQ's

During your consultation with our pulmonologist, symptoms and medical history are discussed, followed by a physical examination. This can involve checking for lumps or listening to breathing sounds with hands or a stethoscope. Diagnostic or screening procedures are then recommended for an accurate diagnosis. Treatment plans are later developed based on the results.

You should see a pulmonologist if your general physician is not able to diagnose or thinks they need a pulmonologist to determine the cause of your symptoms. General warning signs that may necessitate a consultation with a pulmonologist usually include a chronic cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, chest pain, dizziness, extreme fatigue, or loud snoring.

Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) are a group of diseases that cause inflammation or scarring in lung tissues. ILDs are generally irreversible once scarring occurs. Medications are generally prescribed to slow the damage of the disease.

Sleep medicine is a specialty of pulmonology that treats sleep disorders. These include changes or obstructions that affect one’s sleep, such as altered breathing patterns, ventilation or gas exchange, or snoring. The goal is to improve the quality of sleep and manage respiratory-related sleep disorders.

To schedule an appointment with our specialist in the Department of Pulmonology, or learn more about our services, please contact.