What are the facilities available at the clinic?
The following facilities are available:
- Pulmonary function testing (Spirometry)
- Bronchoscopy
- EBUS
- Sleep studies (polysomnography)
- Thoracoscopy
What is Pulmonary Sleep test?
PFT measures how much air you can breathe in and out and how fast you can do it and how well your lungs are working to deliver oxygen to your blood. PFT is a painless test and a technician will ask you to take a deep breath and then blow as hard as you can into a tube connected to PFT machine.
PFT is the most important test for the diagnosis and management of COPD. PFT is similar to ECG of the lungs
I snore. Do i need to take a sleep test?
It is not necessary that all persons who snore need to undergo a sleep study. There should be associated features to label it a disease. You should seek consultation from a sleep specialist in this case, who will screen you appropriately.
What are 3 conditions treated by a pulmonologist?
PFT is the most important test for the diagnosis and management of COPD. PFT is similar to ECG of the lungs
What willl happen to my body if I sleep less?
Sleep is one of the key factors that determine the health of an individual. How one wakes up in the morning is a fair indicator whether one is getting a proper sleep or not. Therefore, if you have been snoozing your alarm too often, you might be damaging your own health. Experts believe that under normal circumstances, one should be able to wake up refreshed. And if you are not then you might be suffering from a sleep disorder. This can cause neurological changes in your body and can reduce the productivity at work. Moreover, in the short run it can cause memory problems and severe hormonal changes in your body.
Which doctor is best for lungs?
When do you need a bronchoscopy?
Common reasons for needing bronchoscopy are a persistent cough, infection or something unusual seen on a chest X-ray or other test. Bronchoscopy can also be used to obtain samples of mucus or tissue, to remove foreign bodies or other blockages from the airways or lungs, or to provide treatment for lung problems.
PFT is the most important test for the diagnosis and management of COPD. PFT is similar to ECG of the lungs
How Long Does your throat hurt after a bronchoscopy?
Afterward, you may feel tired for 1 or 2 days. Your mouth may feel very dry for several hours after the procedure. You may also have a sore throat and a hoarse voice for a few days. Sucking on throat lozenges or gargling with warm salt water may help soothe your sore throat.