Asthma & Allergy
Asthma is when someone experiences chest tightness and wheeze with seasonal and diurnal variation. It can be controlled very well with inhalers.
Asthma is when someone experiences chest tightness and wheeze with seasonal and diurnal variation. It can be controlled very well with inhalers.
COPD is chiefly caused by smoking. The symptoms of COPD are cough with or without production of sputum and shortness of breath. The treatment of COPD is smoking cessation and regular use of inhalers.
Smoking is the most common risk factor for Lung Carcinoma. Smokers who have chronic cough should seek opinion from a Pulmonologist and if needed get a low dose CT thorax done for screening for Lung Carcinoma.
Sleep apnea is a kind of serious sleep disorder, which occurs when a person’s breathing is interrupted while asleep. People with symptoms of snoring, disturbed sleep, early morning tiredness and observed apneas are advised to consult a Pulmonologist and get a Sleep Study done if necessary. Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea includes Auto CPAP/BIPAP along with weight reduction.
ILD is a condition in which there is scarring/fibrosis of the lung. ILD can be caused by an autoimmune disease or occupational exposure or many a time the cause of the disease if not clear. The key to treating ILD is an early diagnosis which can be achieved by a proper history taking, clinical examination with imaging. Steroids, immunosuppressants and antifibrotics are the medicines commonly used in the treatment.
With the recent advances Pulmonary Tuberculosis can be diagnosed with the help of sputum Xpert TB PCR test, in which the sputum analysis report is available within one hour. Identifying the primary case and treating it at the earliest is important as the bacteria that cause TB can spread from one person to another through tiny droplets released into the air via cough.
Pleural effusion is accumulation of fluid in the Pleural cavity of the lung. It is commonly caused by Heart failure, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Infections and Lung cancer. Identifying the exact cause of the accumulation of pleural fluid is the key for the treatment. Thoracoscopy is a gold standard technique in which Pleural biopsy is done in the necessary cases to identify the cause of pleural effusion.
Occupational Lung disease is common in people who are involved in work like stone cutting, painting, coal industry and cotton industry. It occurs because of repeated exposure to certain toxins. You can even get a disease long after being exposed to those toxins. Treatment primarily involves avoidance of exposure of the toxin.
Bronchoscopy is visualization of the airways through a bronchoscope. It is done under conscious sedation for diagnosing Lung infection, Lung cancer and many other conditions.
Thoracoscopy is used for the evaluation of undiagnosed pleural effusion. It is done under conscious sedation. In this modern era where more tissue is needed for mutation analysis studies in cases of lung cancer, adequate pleural biopsies can be taken by Thoracoscopy.
Endobronchial Ultrasound is mostly done for diagnosis of Lung Cancer, Sarcoidosis and Pulmonary Tuberculosis. In EBUS real-time sampling of the mediastinal nodes are done. Peripheral Lung Lesions can be sampled using Radial EBUS. The best part of EBUS is that the results are available at the end of the procedure. Adequate samples for mutation analysis needed in case of lung cancer can be sampled by EBUS TBNA.
Pulmonary Function Tests includes Spirometry, Lung Volumes, DLCO and Six minute walk test. These tests are essential for the diagnosis and management of various respiratory conditions.
Allergic Skin testing involves lacing a small amount of substances that may be causing your symptoms on the skin, most often on the forearm, upper arm, or back. The skin is then pricked so the allergen goes under the skin's surface.
We closely watch the skin for swelling and redness or other signs of a reaction. Results are usually seen within 15 to 20 minutes. Several allergens can be tested at the same time. Allergens are substances that cause an allergic reaction.
Using Ultrasound guidance an intercostal chest tube drainage can be done in the least painful way using Seldinger technique of ICD insertion, which involves serial dilation and insertion of ICD rather than dissection which is used in the conventional ICD insertion technique.
Thoracic Ultrasound is the modern stethoscope for a Pulmonologist which helps us is making a confidential diagnosis bedside. It is an excellent bedside tool for diagnosis of conditions like Pulmonary edema, Pneumonia, Pleural effusion, Lung Mass and Pneumothorax. Under ultrasound guidance pleural fluid aspiration, ICD insertion and biopsy of the pleura and lung mass can be done safely.
Newborn period is the most crucial period in a baby's life. We provide all newborn services like the well-baby clinic, vaccination for newborn, giving parental counseling on good child-rearing practices and newborn care basics.
We offer treatment for a variety of childhood illnesses like fever, common cold, cough, viral infections, diarrhea, allergy and asthma and also other complicated problems.
We regularly monitor our children with respect to their growth and development by plotting their measurements in standard growth charts, so that we can diagnose nutritional deficiencies or malnutrition at an earlier stage.
We provide counseling for parents on good child-rearing practices, to deal with childhood behavioral issues and how to provide a safe and pleasant environment for their child to grow.
Childhood obesity has become one of the most serious public health problems in developed and developing countries. Overweight and obesity in children are known to have a significant impact on both physical and psychological health. We provide the necessary management and diet counseling for children who are overweight and help in preventing obesity.
Adolescence is one of the crucial periods in a child's life where they face many physical, psychological, identity and relationship changes on their journey to adulthood. We provide Counseling that helps teenagers to be safe, feel good about themselves and engage in respectful relationships.