The field of Pulmonology is one that focuses on the conditions related to Respiratory Tract. Pulmonologist is referred to as a specialist in Chest who diagnoses and treats diseases that are associated with the respiratory tract. The Pulmonologists in Jankalyan Multispecialty Hospital treat everything from asthma to tuberculosis. Jankalyan Multispecialty Hospital has a team of skilled and competent Pulmonologists who have dealt with a variety of complex TB and Asthma patients successfully.
The most important parts in the respiratory tract comprise the mouth, nose larynx, pharynx the trachea, bronchi and alveoli, and bronchioles. Asthma is one of the most prevalent diseases throughout the world. Jankalyan Multispecialty Hospital has modern treatment facilities to treat TB as well as Asthma treatment.
Common Respiratory Diseases
Respiratory illnesses are classified into chronic diseases, structural disorders and autoimmune diseases. Jankalyan Multispecialty Hospital Pulmonologists are experts in treating any respiratory disorder like
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Influenza
- Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD)
- Asthma
- Sleep Apnea
- Mesothelioma
- Pneumothorax
- Pleural effusion
- Swine flu
- Asbestosis
- Pneumoconiosis
- Atelectasis
- Bronchiectasis
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Bird flu
- MERS
- Insufficiency in the respiratory tract
- Adenovirus infection
- Lung cancer
- Lung congestion
- Emphysema
- Pneumonia
- Common cold
- Bronchitis
- Pleurisy
The diagnosis of respiratory illnesses
The department for Pulmonary at Jankalyan Multispecialty Hospital is a well equipped with the most modern diagnostic equipments and world class infrastructure that can handle any types of respiratory system issues. Diagnostic methods that are essential include
- Analyzing blood gas levels in the arterial system
- Lab tests
- Chest fluoroscopy
- CT scan
- Check ultrasound
- Pleural biopsy
- Test of Pulmonary Function
- The test for pulse oximetry
- Thoracentesis
- Bronchoscopy
- Study of sleep
Treatment for respiratory illnesses
Smoking is the primary cause of many respiratory ailments. In Jankalyan Multispeciality Hospital pulmonologist decides the most effective treatment, based on the type of illness as well as the severity of the disease and the patient’s health condition. The most important treatment options comprise
- Medications
- Selfcare
- Supportive care
- Therapies
- Surgery
- Specialist
Treatment options for Lung Cancer involves procedures (Pulmonary Lung Resection, Wedge Resection video-assisted thoracoscopic surgeries) Thoracotomy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy targeted therapy and palliative treatment. Jankalyan Multispecialty Hospital has well known Bronchoscopist to treat any serious and complicated respiratory illness.
The Pulmonology Department at Jankalyan Multispecialty Hospital offers the most advanced treatments and diagnostics for minor respiratory ailments to the most severe. Jankalyan Multispecialty Hospital maintains all necessary standards in accordance with international medical standards. The Pulmonology Department is prepared to provide vital medical emergency services that save lives of patients.