The Department of Pulmonology offers expert diagnosis and management for all respiratory diseases and lung conditions. Our team provides advanced care for asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sleep-disordered breathing, and lung infections with diagnostic bronchoscopy and spirometry.
Conditions We Treat
We specialize in diagnosing and managing the following conditions:
- Bronchial Asthma and allergic respiratory diseases
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Emphysema
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) and atypical infections
- Pneumonia, Bronchitis, and Pleural Effusion
- Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) and pulmonary fibrosis
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and sleep disorders
- Occupational lung diseases (Pneumoconiosis, Asbestosis)
- Pulmonary Hypertension and embolism
Services & Procedures Offered
- Spirometry (Pulmonary Function Testing - PFT)
- Diagnostic and therapeutic Video Bronchoscopy
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration (Thoracocentesis) and biopsy
- Polysomnography (Sleep Study) for Sleep Apnea diagnosis
- Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV / CPAP / BiPAP) management
- Inhaler technique instruction and education program
- Pulmonary rehabilitation and breathing exercises coordination
- Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) analysis
Why Choose AIH for Pulmonology (Chest & Respiratory Care)?
- Consultant Pulmonologists with specialized training in respiratory medicine
- Equipped with modern video bronchoscope and computerized PFT systems
- Dedicated respiratory therapy and nebulization units
- Integrated critical care support in the ICU for acute respiratory failure
- Comprehensive tuberculosis screening and DOTS alignment
