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Best pulmonologists and lung specialists team in Hyderabad are available at the Center for Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine at Yashoda Hospitals which offers comprehensive consultative, diagnostic and therapeutic services for different lung diseases and all pulmonary diseases. Lung treatments can be availed as in-patient, out-patient and ICU, by our famous lung specialists in Hyderabad.
The Center for Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine at Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad offers complete treatments for pulmonary diseases and disorders viz. sleep disorders, pulmonary hypertension, asthma, pneumonia, chronic obstructive lung disease, cystic fibrosis, snoring and sleep apnea, ACDS, severe respiratory failure, COPD, septicemia, acute lung injury, poly-trauma, frail chest, acute and chronic respiratory failure, and various lung infections.
The Department of Pulmonology (Respiratory or Chest) Medicine aims to provide comprehensive care for even the most complex cases. Our pulmonologists are one of the most experienced in these fields and have a record of excellence in clinical pulmonology and critical care including speciality areas such as Interventional Pulmonology.
The Lung Transplant procedure at the Center for Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine is supervised by a team of specialist pulmonology doctors that includes pulmonologists, transplant surgeons, transplant nurse coordinators, transplant social workers, psychologists and physical therapists.
FAQs
1. Who is a Pulmonologist?
A Pulmonologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the lungs and respiratory tract.
2. What type of respiratory problems can a Pulmonologist treat?
Pulmonologists commonly treat asthma, lung or airway inflammation, lung cancer, interstitial and occupational lung diseases, blocked lung airways, chronic obstructive lung disease(COPD), genetic diseases of the lung (cystic fibrosis, tuberculosis, bronchitis), and the diseases that occur due to inhalation of dust chemical or smoking.
3. When should I consider visiting a Pulmonologist?
You need to visit a pulmonologist if you have symptoms such as a severe cough that lasts for more than 3 weeks, blood or mucus in cough, chest pain, breathing difficulties, wheezing, or sudden weight loss due to unknown reasons.
4. What tests will a Pulmonologist do for a check-up?
A pulmonologist will perform different check-ups depending upon your problem. These may include tests that measure lung size and airflow such as spirometry and lung volume tests, CT scan, chest X-ray, chest ultrasound, pleural biopsy, pulse oximetry test, bronchoscopy, etc.
5. How are a Pulmonologist and a chest surgeon different from each other?
A pulmonologist will diagnose and treat conditions that affect the lungs and respiratory tract whereas a chest surgeon specializes in surgical procedures of the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other chest organs.
6. How will a Pulmonologist check whether my lungs are working fine?
A pulmonologist may conduct pulmonary function tests to measure lung size and airflow. They also help to check how well you breathe and how effectively your lungs can bring oxygen to the rest of your body. He or she may also test for lung disorders by measuring the lungs’ capacity to hold and move air and to absorb oxygen.
7. What to expect at your first visit to a Pulmonologist?
During your first visit to a pulmonologist, carry a summary of your medical history, list of medications, and past test results. After looking at your medical history, the pulmonologist will perform a physical examination. Tests such as Bronchoscopy, CT-scan, and Chest X-ray may be requested for an accurate diagnosis.
8. Can a pulmonologist help me to quit smoking?
Yes, you can visit a pulmonologist to quit smoking as he or she will prescribe you some medication that will help you to quit. Nicotine patch, nicotine gum, and lozenges may be advised.
