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Departments - Pulmonology

Pulmonology

Pulmonology
 
Pulmonology is a specialty of Internal Medicine that deals with the health of the respiratory tract. In particular, the health of the lower airway, lungs, and breathing control as well as their effect on the oxygenation of blood.
 
A doctor who looks after your lung's well-being is known as a pulmonologist, and they are responsible for lung disease treatment. The specialists treat breathing problems due to allergy & asthma, conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, snoring, etc.
Scope of Service
The respiratory system includes:
 
Mouth and Nose, Sinuses, Throat, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchial tubes, Bronchioles,Alveoli, and Diaphragm.
 
Diseases and causes:
 
Pulmonology is related to diagnosing and treating all diseases affecting the respiratory system, including the nose, mouth, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, alveoli, lungs, and respiratory muscles. This medical specialty deals with any disorders that affect the lungs, airways, or respiratory muscles. 
 
The following are some of the common diseases related to the respiratory system that is treated by pulmonologists:
 
Asthma, COPD, Emphysema, Chronic bronchitis, interstitial lung disease, Obstructive sleep apnea, Tuberculosis, Cystic fibrosis, Pneumonia, and Pulmonary hypertension.
 
 
Available Facilities in our department:
  • Pulmonary function test (Spirometry).
  • Bronchoscopy.
  • Allergic skin prick test.
  • Sleep study.
  • Thoracocentesis.
  • Pleurodesis.
  • Pulmonary rehabilitation.

 

  • Peak flow meter.

 

 

Consultants