Smita Memorial Hospital and Research Centre

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Pulmonology

Department of Respiratory Medicine and Tuberculosis

Department of Pulmonology caters to patients with symptoms related to lungs, breathing, allergies and sleep disorders. There is a well- equipped setup with a dedicated sleep laboratory suite, endoscopy laboratory and pulmonary function laboratory. The usual diagnostic modalities in the department are pulmonary function test, skin allergy test and bronchoscopy. The team consist of well experienced medical professionals, technicians, paramedical staff and trained ICU nursing team. Bronchoscopy Department, Critical Care Unit, Isolation ICU, Medical ICU, 24 X 7 emergency services provide support to the department.   

Services

In an out-patient department we offer a detailed comprehensive patient assessment by our panel of experts followed by essential diagnostic tests and appropriate treatment. For our in-patients, a multimodality support system aids to the overall patient improvement. Pulmonary function test not only help by diagnosing different respiratory diseases but also assess the functional status of patient. Our diagnostic work up is further complimented by ancillary facilities of Pulmonary Rehabilitation program in the hospital premises which provides even better tender care to patients with chronic lung diseases by improving their quality of life.We also take care of allergies, sleep disorders and medical conditions that affect the lungs and breathing capabilities in all age groups. 

Facilities

We run an advanced pulmonary function laboratory where patients are being evaluated with spirometry, 6 minute walk test and allergy testing successfully as per the indication. We also have a dedicated endoscopy suite where flexible fibreoptic Bronchoscopy is done. We have been giving excellent results with bronchoalveolar lavage to facilitate accurate diagnosis. We have excellent results of bronchoscopy guided foreign body removal. The department has latest technology equipment supported with a dedicated skilled staff to perform Sleep study with CPAP titration for patients with suspected sleep related ailments.

Treatments

Common diseases treated at this department are

  • Asthma
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Chronic bronchitis
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Emphysema
  • Interstitial lung disease
  • Lung cancer
  • Sleep Disorder
  • Tuberculosis
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Lung Infections
  • Bronchitis
  • Pneumonia
  • COVID-19 pneumonia

Our Doctors

Dr. Arathi R Nair

Dr. Arathi R Nair

Respiratory Medicine

Department of Pulmonology

The team consist of well experienced medical professionals, technicians, paramedical staff and trained ICU nursing team. Bronchoscopy Department, Critical Care Unit, Isolation ICU, Medical ICU, 24 X 7 emergency services provide support to the department. 

We have a highly qualified and trained pulmonology team who are dedicated to provide personalized care for each patient to get the best outcome based on the clinical diagnosis. 

Department of Pulmonology focus on the respiratory system or lungs and diseases that affect it. We at SMHRC, aimed at establishing the diagnosis, management and treatment of disorders of the respiratory system which includes the lungs, airways, thoracic cavity and chest wall. We also take care of allergies, sleep disorders and medical conditions that affect the lungs and breathing capabilities in all age groups. 

Treatments

Common diseases treated at this department are

  • Asthma
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Chronic bronchitis
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Emphysema
  • Interstitial lung disease
  • Lung cancer
  • Sleep Disorder
  • Tuberculosis
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Lung Infections
  • Bronchitis
  • Pneumonia
  • COVID-19 pneumonia

Our Doctors