What is Pulmonology?
Pulmonology is the branch of medical science that deals with the functioning of the respiratory system, lungs and the bronchial tubes. It is usually considered to be a specialty of internal medicine, although it aligns with intensive care, emergency care and cardiothoracic surgery.
The different diseases treated include:
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Allergic rhinitis
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Allergy
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Bronchial asthma (from simple to resistant asthma)
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
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Fibrosis
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Interstitial lung diseases
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Lung cancer
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Occupational lung diseases
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Pleural diseases
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Pneumonia
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Pulmonary embolism
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Pulmonary oedema
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Sleep apnoea
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Snoring and sleep apnea syndrome
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Pulmonary & Extra Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB - simple, MDR and XDR TB)
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Any other rare, undiagnosed and complicated lung disease
Procedure / Facilities Available
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Pulmonary Function Test
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Bronchoscopy
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Thoracoscopy - Medical & Surgical
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Sleep Study- for sleep apnea and other sleep disorders.
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Routine Pulmonary Procedures Inter Costal Drainage tube insertion, Pleural fluid aspiration and pleurodesis