Pulmonology

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SERVICES Diagnostic Tests and Procedures:

1. Pulmonary Function Tests

• Spirometry.

• 6 Minute Walk Test.

• Pulse Oximetry, Arterial Blood Gas Sampling.

2. Sleep Study (Polysomnography) and CPAP Titration

• For evaluation of sleep related breathing disorders like Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

• Comprehensive Sleep Study - cPAP Titration and cPAP Compliance monitoring system.

• Efficient Home Management plan for Sleep Apnea.

3. Fibre Optic Bronchoscopy

• Visualization of the airway and bronchial tree.

• Bronchial washing and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL).

• Bronchial Brushing.

• Transbronchial Needle Aspiration (TBNA).

• Intrabronchial Biopsy.

• Transbronchial Lung Biopsy (TBLB).

• Thoracic Ultrasound.

• Ultrasound procedures like Pleural aspiration and Intercostal Drainage.

4. Allergic Skin Prick Test

• For identifying the causative agents of allergic disorders like Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria, Food Allergy.

5. Pleural Aspiration (Thoracocentesis) Diagnostic

6. FNAC of Cervical LN  

Therapeutic

• Intercostal drainage for pleural effusion and pneumothorax.

• Therapeutic bronchoscopy for secretion clearance and selected cases of airway foreign body removal.

• Nebulized medication administration (Bronchodilators, antibiotics) for COPD or asthma exacerbations.

• Non-invasive ventilatory support for acute respiratory distress/failure due to various causes.

• Invasive ventilation.

• Facilities for oxygen therapy including home oxygen therapy for patients with chronic respiratory failure.

Specialty clinics

1. Difficult- Asthma Clinic

• Comprehensive evaluation and state of the art treatment including anti-IgE therapy (Omalizumab).

• Home based monitoring.

2. Snoring and Sleep apnea

• Comprehensive clinical evaluation by consultant alongwith sleep study for evaluation of snoring and sleep apnea.

• Auto CPAP titration facility and data review to assess patient adherence and compliance, pressure requirements and resolution of AHI.

• Practical management plan and prescription based on patient and disease factors.

3. Pediatric pulmonology

• Pediatric allergy and asthma.

• Pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections.

• Congenital disorders affecting the lung, airway and mediastinum.

4. COPD rehabilitation

• Merges with the departments of Physiotherapy and Nutrition for COPD patients to improve symptom tolerance and the overall quality of life in addition to medications.

5. Pleural diseases

• Intercostal Catheter Drainage for Pneumothorax and General Pleural Effusion.

• Image-guided Pleural Interventions with Self Retaining Pleural Catheter Insertion for difficult-to-access Encysted Pleural Effusions, Hydropneumothorax, Pyothorax, etc. avoiding the need for surgical intervention.

• Intrapleural Fibrinolysis for Septated Pleural Effusions

• Talc Pleurodesis for persistent Pleural Effusions and recurrent Pneumothorax.

• Image guided pleural biopsies.

6. Smoking Cessation

• Nicotine dependence assessment using a simple questionnaire.

• Counseling and Pharmacotherapy including the latest treatment strategies.

7. Interstitial Lung Disease (ILDs)

• Evaluation of etiologies, risk factors.

Respiratory Emergencies

• Acute Respiratory Failure including H1N1 and related Viral Pneumonia and ARDS.

• Sepsis and ARDS.

• COPD and Asthma exacerbations.

• Acute Respiratory Failure.

• Acute Pulmonary Embolism.

• Bronchial Artery Embolization for Massive Hemoptysis