Pulmonology

Department of Pulmonology

The Pulmonology Department of Ahalia Hospital is a specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and conditions of the lungs and respiratory tract. The department provides sensible services and treatments for diseases affecting the lungs and respiratory systems. Our highly trained and dedicated medical teams offer inpatient and outpatient services to diagnose and treat a wide range of respiratory diseases and disorders.

We offer all diagnostic and treatment modalities for Asthma, COPD, Interstitial lung disease, and various complex chest diseases. We have multi-disciplinary doctors and staff to give personalized attention and care. Our expert medical team and supportive sub-divisions such as Endoscopy, LAB, and Radiology bond to get the result faster and more accurately. We always make sure of the comfort of each patient. Patients requiring medical care will be admitted to the inpatient ward/ICU. The patient is discharged by the consultant when the physiological status is stabilized and hospital-based treatment is no longer required

Scope of Services

The Unit provides consultation & dealing with patients in the management of respiratory infections and various disease conditions like

Pleural effusion
Pneumonia
Bronchitis
Asthma – extrinsic
Chronic cough
Pain management
Intravenous therapy
Patient & family education
Psychological & emotional support
Infection control
Lung cancer
The respiratory disease manifests as a part of the multi-systemic illness, pleural disease.
Interstitial lung disease
Respiratory failure
OSA
Mantoux test
Thoracentesis/fluid aspiration
Pulmonary function test
Nebulization
Differential study
PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to check the working of the Lungs
Pneumonia
Bronchial Asthma
Allergic disorders
Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases like chronic bronchitis and emphysema
Interstitial lung diseases
Bronchiectasis
Lung abscess
Pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis
MDR and XDR TB and pulmonary function test
Sleep apnea and sleep-disordered breathing
Snoring
Diseases of the Pleura
Pulmonary thromboembolism
Pulmonary malignancies
Sleep study