Chest Medicine (Pulmonology) — Asthma, COPD, Infection & Sleep Breathing Care

Comprehensive evaluation and treatment for respiratory symptoms—breathlessness, cough, wheeze, chest pain, snoring and poor sleep. We combine protocol-based diagnosis, inhaler education, day-care procedures and coordinated ICU support for safe, faster recovery.

Conditions We Treat

• Asthma, allergic rhinitis, exercise-induced bronchospasm
• COPD, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, frequent exacerbations
• Pneumonia, post-viral cough, bronchiectasis
• Tuberculosis (pulmonary & pleural) and post-TB airway disease
• Interstitial lung disease (ILD), hypersensitivity pneumonitis
• Sleep apnea (OSA), snoring, daytime sleepiness
• Pleural effusion, pneumothorax; smoking-related lung problems

Diagnostics & Tests

• Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) / Spirometry with bronchodilator reversibility
• 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) and pulse oximetry trend
• Chest X-ray; HRCT thorax for ILD/bronchiectasis as indicated
• ABG analysis; allergy testing (case-based); sputum AFB/GeneXpert for TB
• Polysomnography / home sleep study for suspected sleep apnea
• Diagnostic & therapeutic bronchoscopy when required

Treatments & Procedures

• Personalised asthma/COPD plans with correct inhaler-spacer technique
• Nebulisation, oxygen therapy, NIV/CPAP (as advised)
• Bronchoscopy: airway toileting, BAL sampling; foreign body evaluation
• Thoracentesis for pleural effusion; intercostal drain insertion (ICD) when needed
• Anti-TB therapy per national guidelines; ILD management with multidisciplinary input
• Smoking cessation counselling and vaccination advice (flu, pneumococcal)

When to Visit Emergency

• Severe breathlessness, blue lips, speaking in broken words
• High fever with chest pain, confusion, or low oxygen readings
• Sudden chest tightness with rapid worsening cough/wheeze
• Acute pleuritic pain after cough/strain (suspected pneumothorax)

Why Choose Pulse Hospital

• Experienced pulmonology team with PFT, bronchoscopy and imaging pathways
• 24×7 emergency and ICU for severe exacerbations and infections
• Patient education on inhalers, triggers and relapse prevention
• Insurance/TPA assistance and clear follow-up schedules

Book Your Chest Medicine OPD

For persistent cough, breathlessness, snoring or chest infections—call the 24×7 desk or use the appointment form to schedule a pulmonology consultation.