Clinical Pulmonology

Best Pulmonology Hospital in Delhi

The Clinical Pulmonology Unit offers its patients diagnosis and treatment of lung (pulmonary) and sleep disorders, using state-of-the-art technology supported by a team of expert pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine specialists. Our highly experienced experts offer the best treatment solutions to the most serious and complex medical challenges related to pulmonary conditions that can affect the lungs and breathing which in turn disrupts the quality of life.

Which Conditions Are Treated Under the Clinical Pulmonology Unit at BLK-Max?

Pulmonologists at BLK-Max treat a wide range of lung diseases including:

Asthma
Bronchitis
Bronchiectasis
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
1. Chronic Bronchitis
2. Emphysema
Occupational Lung Disease
1. Asbestosis
2. Byssinosis (Brown Lung Disease)
3. Farmer’s Lung
4. Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
5. Silicosis
Cystic Fibrosis
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
Lung Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Sarcoidosis
Sleep Apnea
Tension Pneumothorax
Tuberculosis (TB)

Who Is a Right Candidate for Clinical Pulmonology?

A person might have to undergo treatment for pulmonary diseases if he/she encounters symptoms that are listed below at various stages.

Early symptoms:
Occasional shortness of breath (often after exercise)
Recurrent cough (maybe mild)
Need to clear your throat more often

Symptoms getting progressively worse:

If the damage to the lungs is not controlled, a person might experience:

Shortness of breath
Wheezing (a higher pitched noisy breathing during exhalations)
Chest tightness
Chronic cough (with or without mucus)
Need to clear mucus (every day)
Frequent colds/flu
Lack of energy

In later stages of COPD, symptoms may also include:

Fatigue
Weight loss
Swelling of the feet, ankles or legs

Immediate medical care is required if following symptoms are experienced:

Grey or bluish fingernails or lips (due to low oxygen levels in your blood)
Trouble catching breath
Not able to talk
Dizziness / Light-headedness
High heartbeat

What Are the Different Types of Treatment Procedures Under Clinical Pulmonology Unit?

The treatment for chest and respiratory diseases may vary from a mild medication toadvanced level of surgery. A doctor will examine the patient and will evaluate the treatment according to his current medical condition. The treatment procedure involves:

Medication - A doctor might prescribe a medicine that can help relax the muscles of the airways by widening it and helping the patient breath easily. These types of medicines are generally taken with the help of an inhaler or a nebulizer. Some of the most common medicines prescribed are:

Bronchodilators
Inhaled steroids
Combination inhalers
Oral steroids
Phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors
Theophylline
Antibiotics

Oxygen Therapy -This therapy is used to provide supplemental oxygen into the lungs when there is no oxygen in the blood. This therapy is very helpful in maintaining a balance of oxygen in the body and improving the quality of life. For a patient with moderate or severe COPD or other respiratory conditions, the doctor may often recommend this therapy in addition to medication.
Invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support - Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) refers to the provision of ventilatory support through the patient's upper airway using a mask or similar device where as invasive ventilation refers to the positive ventilation applied via an endotracheal or tracheotomy tube.
Surgery- Surgery is an option for people with a very severe form of illness like emphysema. Surgical options include:
1. Lung Volume Reduction Surgery: The surgery is performed to remove small wedges of damaged lung tissue from the upper lungs, thereby creating extra space in the chest cavity for the expansion of healthy tissues. This helps the diaphragm to work more efficiently and prolongs survival.
2. Bullectomy: The surgery is performed to remove the large air spaces (bullae) which form in the lungs when the walls of the air sacs are destroyed. These bullae can increase in size and lead to breathing problems.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programme: A programme that helps the patient improve the quality of life and is tailored according to the needs of the patient. A combined approach of education, exercise, training, nutrition advice and counselling is provided to the patient according to their medical condition.