Department of Pulmonology & Chest Medicine

Pulmonology & Chest Medicine

About

Pulmonology, a medical specialty for respiratory tract diseases, encompasses many conditions. Pulmonologists offer comprehensive expertise from lung cancer and chronic obstructive lung diseases such as asthma to interstitial lung diseases, pulmonary vascular diseases like pulmonary hypertension, sleep disorders, and acute or chronic respiratory failures. Lung diseases can dramatically impact independence, diminishing one's quality of life due to the struggle to breathe. At JIET Hospital, we prioritize your health with our exceptional team of pulmonologists. Utilizing the latest technology, we deliver top-notch care in all settings, including outpatient visits and hospital stays, even in the intensive care units. We are dedicated to ensuring your breathing becomes effortless again, enhancing your quality of life.

Key procedures (IPD)

  • Surgical interventions in lung cancer.
  • Management of smoking-related lung diseases.
  • Treatment of mediastinal tumors and esophageal disease.
  • Thymectomy and chest wall cosmetic corrections.
  • Addressing pulmonary infections, including tuberculosis and pneumonia.
  • Care for airway disorders and pleural diseases.
  • Management of interstitial lung diseases, pulmonary vascular diseases.
  • Handling sleep disorders and breathlessness.
  • Pre-operative care in lung disease.
  • Neuromuscular respiratory care.
  • Smoking prevention strategies.
  • Interventional pulmonology specializations.

Key Services

  • Lung disease diagnosis and treatment
  • Thymectomy procedures
  • Management of esophageal diseases
  • Chronic bronchitis treatment
  • Chronic cough solutions
  • Hemoptysis treatment
  • Pleural effusion handling
  • Inpatient management and referrals
  • General Chest OPD services
  • Sleep studies via polysomnography
  • Domiciliary non-invasive ventilatory support assessment
  • Bronchoscopy services
  • Pulmonary function testing
  • Allergy testing and immunotherapy
  • Medical thoracoscopy
  • Special chest clinics, including ILD, COPD, smoking cessation, asthma, and allergy clinics.
  • Pulmonary rehabilitation services.

In-House Investigations

  • BMD/DEXA for bone density assessments.
  • CBC/CRF for complete blood count and kidney function.
  • EMG/NCV to evaluate muscular and nerve conditions.
  • MRI for detailed imaging of soft tissues.
  • X-Ray for skeletal imaging.
  • CT/3D ECHO/Angiography for cardiovascular studies.
  • Extensive Pathology & Radiology services for diverse diagnostic needs.

 FAQs

  • Usually, you should avoid food and drinks that contain caffeine. However, please consult a pulmonologist about this.

  • There are many respiratory diseases that a pulmonologist can treat. They include:

    Lung cancer: Cancer that originates in the lungs that can cause lung failure if left untreated.

  • You should visit a pulmonologist if you are facing breathing difficulties, having cough from a long time, have blood or mucus in cough, sudden weight loss due to unknown reasons and have severe breathing problem while doing daily activities or exercising.

  • Pulmonologists will diagnose and treat respiratory system related disorders but if you are having a serious lung disease then you will be referred to chest surgeon to remove affected lung part or for a lung transplant.

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