Pulmonology

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The pulmonology department of Aashka Hospital treats conditions of the respiratory system, especially of the lungs. We also treat the disorders of the respiratory system like nose, throat, trachea, airways, muscles and blood vessels. These diseases can be caused by things like inflammation, tissue overgrowth and infections.

The department aims to treat and manage the following respiratory system disorders but is not limited to expert and experienced pulmonologists along with trained medical and paramedical staff.

  • Aspergillosis and other fungal infections
  • Bronchial Asthma
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Bronchitis
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • COVID-19, Swine Flu and other viral Pneumonia
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Emphysema
  • Interstitial lung disease [ILD] / Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • Lung cancer
  • Occupational lung diseases Asbestosis, Chronic beryllium disease (berylliosis), Coal workers’ pneumoconiosis (black lung disease), Silicosis
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Pulmonary Tuberculosis
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Snoring and Sleep apnea
  • Pleural effusion
  • Pneumothorax
  • Pulmonary and Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis

Investigation and Procedure Facilities:

  • Blood analysis
  • Bronchoscopy procedures
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic pleural tapping
  • Intercostal drainage tube insertion
  • Intrapleural fibrinolysis
  • PFT, Digital Xray, CT Scan
  • Pigtail insertion