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The Pulmonology department in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, is a well-established Centre delivering tertiary-level care for a broad spectrum of respiratory conditions. Our highly specialised team advances the field of pulmonary medicine through expertise in complex procedures, lung transplantation, and sleep disorders while ensuring exceptional and comprehensive care for all patients.

If you experience symptoms such as chest pain, tightness, difficulty breathing, fatigue, wheezing, or respiratory problems like colds impacting your breathing, it is important to seek consultation with a pulmonologist. Our team consists of seasoned pulmonologists who excel in a range of areas, including advanced interventional pulmonology procedures, lung transplantation, and the management of complex sleep disorders. Additionally, our expertise extends to the comprehensive care of patients with allergy and asthma conditions.

Our team at Apollo Hospitals in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad also comprises specialists with extensive expertise in interstitial lung diseases, particularly focusing on conditions like Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM). As a leading pulmonology hospital, we offer cutting-edge medical services, including low-dose CT scan, VATS, and therapies for tobacco cessation and sleep disorders.

We are recognized as a designated LAM Clinic by the LAM Foundation of the United States, serving as the sole centre between Israel and China with this distinction. Our commitment is to provide exceptional and comprehensive care for a range of respiratory health challenges, utilising life-saving technologies such as ECMO.

Our Subunits

In the field of Pulmonology, a wide array of conditions and issues is covered. To ensure specialised care for specific problems, our Pulmonology department at Apollo Hospitals in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, offers dedicated subunits designed to diagnose and treat distinct conditions.

Allergy & Asthma
COPD & Lung Cancer Screening
Interstitial Lung Disease
Paediatric Pulmonology
Sleep Medicine
Lung Transplantation
Critical Care Medicine
Interventional Pulmonology
Respiratory Complications of Neuromuscular Diseases

Conditions We Treat

Our pulmonologists are well-versed and equipped with advanced technologies and procedures in treating a wide range of pulmonological conditions. Here are some of the conditions taken care of at our facility:

Chronic cough
COPD (Chronic obstructive Pulmonary Disorder)
Asthma
Interstitial lung disease
Pulmonary hypertension
Lung cancer
Bronchiectasis
Tuberculosis
Lung transplantation
Rare lung disease
Cystic Lung disease, including LAM

We also offer a thorough assessment and treatment for issues related to sleep disorders and tobacco addiction.

Diagnostic Services

At our Pulmonology Department at Apollo Hospitals in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, we offer state-of-the-art services for precise diagnosis.

Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT)

FENO
6-minute walk test
Echocardiography
Low dose CT Scan

Procedures and Surgeries

The Pulmonology department at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, is equipped with advanced treatment modalities that adhere to international standards. This ensures that each patient receives suitable treatment for their condition.

Bronchoscopy
Bronchoalveolar lavage
Cryobiopsy
Thoracoscopy
Tracheal stent placement
ECMO
VATS
Lung transplantation

Rehabilitation and Therapies

Alongside a range of treatments, procedures, and surgeries, our pulmonology department provides rehabilitation services and diverse therapies to enhance the well-being of our patients.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Tobacco Cessation Therapy
Sleep Disorders Therapy

Best Pulmonology/ Respiratory Medicine Doctors in Jubilee Hills

Dr Chennamchetty Vijay Kumar

Pulmonology/ Respiratory Medicine

13+ YRS

MD (Pulmonology), IDCC (Critical Care), FSM (Sleep Medicine), FCCP

English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil

Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

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Dr. Battu Chaithanya

Pulmonology/ Respiratory Medicine

15+ YRS

DTCD, DNB( Respiratory diseases), DRCPC( Canada) Lung transplant fellowship, Toronto

English, Hindi, Telugu

Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

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Dr Chandrakant Tarke

Pulmonology/ Respiratory Medicine

11+ YRS

MD, DNB, DM Pulmonology, MNAMS, EDRM(Italy)

English, Hindi, Marathi

Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

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FAQ's

To enhance your respiratory well-being, consider engaging in regular exercise, incorporating deep breathing exercises into your routine, following a nutritious diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and, if you are a smoker, taking steps to quit smoking.

Pulmonology is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory and lung-related problems. Our pulmonologists treat conditions like asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), respiratory failure, and more.

It is usually common to experience a cough that lasts for weeks. But it is better to consult a doctor to rule out any pulmonary ailment.

Symptoms like shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing (especially in children), difficulty sleeping due to breathing issues, or worsened coughing or wheezing during respiratory infections may indicate asthma. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition requiring lifelong management. If you are encountering these symptoms, it is important to seek prompt consultation.

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is a prevalent lung condition that leads to restricted airflow and breathing difficulties. Risk factors for COPD include tobacco exposure, occupational exposure to pollutants, indoor air pollution (common in low-income countries), early-life events affecting lung growth, childhood asthma, and certain genetic conditions.

ILD is a condition in which the lungs develop scar tissue, or fibrosis. This can cause coughing and breathing difficulties. The treatment of ILD depends on the underlying cause.

Minimally invasive procedures involve small incisions and offer various advantages, such as reduced pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery, when compared to traditional open surgeries. In pulmonology, these procedures, including bronchoscopy, EBUS (endobronchial ultrasound), and thoracoscopy, are utilised for the early diagnosis and treatment of lung-related issues. The department dealing with minimally invasive pulmonology procedures is called Interventional pulmonology

CT scans are like multiple X-rays that help us see inside your chest. A low-dose CT scan, or LDCT scan, is a special kind of X-ray that uses less radiation than a regular CT scan. This test is recommended for detecting early-stage / potentially curable lung cancer. Detecting lung cancer early is essential for successful treatment. At Apollo Hospitals in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, we offer a low-dose CT scan that aids in both ruling out lung cancer and detecting it at an early stage, enhancing the chances of successful intervention and cure.

Yes, the comprehensive tobacco cessation program at Apollo Hospitals in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, helps patients on their hard journey to stop smoking by educating them about effective quitting methods, such as Nicotine-replacement therapy combined with behavioural support. We understand that giving up smoking can be challenging since it requires overcoming both the physical addiction and the psychological patterns that smoking creates.

Apollo Hospitals in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, provide treatment options for a wide range of sleep-related conditions, such as obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, parasomnia, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, and more.

Bronchoscopy is a procedure where a doctor uses a small camera on a flexible tube to look inside your lungs to check for problems. This minimally invasive procedure is a valuable diagnostic tool for identifying various lung diseases. It enables doctors to diagnose infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, or tuberculosis. Additionally, bronchoscopy helps detect lung inflammation resulting from allergic reactions and plays a crucial role in the diagnosis of lung cancer and other respiratory conditions.

Thoracoscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic procedure that examines the space between the lung and chest wall. It helps diagnose lung cancer and mesothelioma and can also remove fluid and air, take tissue samples (biopsies), insert a chest drain, or treat fluid on the lung (pleurodesis).

VATS stands for Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery. It is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to diagnose and treat various chest conditions. It is less invasive than traditional surgery and is commonly used for conditions like esophageal cancer, COPD, lung cancer, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), hiatal hernia, pleural effusion, and more.

VATS involves small incisions and a camera, while traditional surgery requires a larger incision. VATS often results in less pain, a shorter hospital stay, and a quicker recovery.

The placement of a tracheal stent involves using a bronchoscopy procedure. During this, your doctor introduces a narrow, flexible tube known as a bronchoscope into your windpipe (trachea) and through your airways to position the hollow tube, or stent, opening up any narrowed areas and facilitating improved breathing.

ECMO is an advanced life support measure that is only available in a few sophisticated ICUs across the country. This cutting-edge technology is used to support failing lungs while they recover. In ECMO, your blood is circulated outside your body to a machine that acts as your heart and lungs. It removes carbon dioxide and adds oxygen before returning the blood to help in critical care situations when your heart and lungs need support for healing.