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Best lungs hospital in Kolkata
Best Lungs Hospital In Kolkata

Pulmonology (Respiratory and Sleep Medicine)

Best lungs hospital in Kolkata


The Department of Pulmonology (Respiratory and Sleep Medicine) at Manipal Hospitals, Broadway, Kolkata, offers comprehensive respiratory care for patients, including children and geriatric patients, addressing disorders affecting the airways, lungs, and pleura. The department also specialises in Sleep Medicine, offering diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive interventions for sleep-related concerns, ensuring patients receive integrated and holistic care.

Best lungs hospital in Kolkata

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Why Manipal?

At Manipal Hospitals, Broadway, we strive to provide high-quality, world-class care and healthcare services for patients with various respiratory conditions, such as tuberculosis, pulmonary fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sleep-disordered breathing, asthma, and benign and malignant lung cancer forms. We offer state-of-the-art facilities, equipment, and manpower to address various respiratory illnesses. The department also has a dedicated intensive care unit to ensure efficient management and care for critically ill, and patients with emergency cases, such as sudden respiratory failure, chest injuries, trauma, and other conditions. Our team of medical professionals is committed to delivering exceptional care and improving our patients' respiratory health and well-being. 

Consult the pulmonologists at our Best Lungs Hospital in Kolkata if you need treatment for lung-related issues. 

Treatment & Procedures

Flexible Bronchoscopy

A minimally invasive treatment called flexible Bronchoscopy includes visualising the lungs and airways to diagnose and treat a variety of pulmonary diseases. A flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope is inserted by the nose or mouth into the tracheobronchial tree, allowing medical personnel to view the respiratory system directly and identify anomalies such…

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Best lungs hospital in Kolkata

The specialists at the Department of Pulmonology (Respiratory and Sleep Medicine) at Manipal Hospitals, Broadway, Kolkata, are adept at acknowledging a wide spectrum of diseases and providing personalised treatment plans

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Facilities & Services

The facility consists of a multidisciplinary team that is comprised of pulmonologists, surgeons, paramedical staff, and dedicated nurses with immense experience and expertise to handle complex cases. Moreover, we employ advanced, leading-edge diagnostic and treatment equipment, such as bronchoscopy and thoracoscopy, to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective management of respiratory conditions. Furthermore, the facility offers outpatient services, enabling and facilitating convenient access for patients to get the best pulmonary care.

FAQ's

Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, or COPD, are a chronic inflammatory group of lung diseases that occur when there is obstruction of airflow from the lungs, leading to difficulty breathing. Common symptoms include:

  • Shortness of breath, especially during exercising or a sudden wake-up at night. 

  • The feeling of tightness in the chest

  • Persistent and chronic cough

  • Fatigue

  • Regular respiratory infections 

  • High-pitched sounds while breathing (wheezing)

  • Weight loss mainly occurs as the disease progresses

  • Swollen ankles due to oedema

The diagnosis of asthma is made based on the onset of symptoms, medical history, and other comorbidities, if any. Diagnosis for asthma usually includes performing tests such as spirometry, allergy tests, nitric oxide tests, methacholine challenges, bronchodilator responsive tests, and imaging tests, which include chest X-ray. 

Available treatments include:

  • Inhaled short-acting beta 2 agonists (SABAs), oral corticosteroids, and short-acting anticholinergics for relief of asthmatic symptoms.

  • Steroid pills or inhalers, biological medicines like benralizumab, leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs), and long-acting bronchodilators as long-term medications for the prevention and control of symptoms.

  • Surgery, which includes Bronchial Thermoplasty, when conventional treatments do not work

Interstitial lung disease (ILD), also known as diffuse parenchymal lung disease (DPLD), is a group of diseases that involve lung inflammation and scarring. It affects the tissues between the small air sacs and nearby blood vessels, hindering the transfer of oxygen from the lungs to the bloodstream. Management of ILD usually includes:

  • Corticosteroids

  • Immunosuppressant drugs such as Nintedanib and Pirfenidone for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a type of ILD

  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) medications, such as H-2 receptor antagonists or proton pump inhibitors

  • Biological drugs like Rituximab

  • Oxygen therapy 

  • Lung Transplantation Surgery for severe cases of ILD

Sleep apnea is a disorder that occurs due to intermittent breathing that stops and resumes during sleep. The symptoms of sleep apnea generally include:

  • Snoring

  • Fatigue

  • Waking with dry mouth or sore throat

  • Feeling tired even after sleeping for a required time

  • Depression

  • Struggling to breathe while asleep

  • Not able to concentrate, or forgetfulness

  • Night sweats

  • Frequent nocturnal urination

  • Sweating during sleep

  • Sexual dysfunction

  • Headaches

Sleep apnea treatments are usually based on the type of sleep apnea one has and the severity of the disorder. A sleep study is often recommended as a diagnostic study for sleep apnea. Treatments include breathing devices such as Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BPAP), Adaptive Servo-Ventilation (ASV), medications like Acetazolamide, and lifestyle adjustments. Surgery is usually recommended as a last resort when conventional treatments fail, or when patients have particular structural jaw problems. Surgical procedures may include Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty or tissue removal from the back and top of the mouth. These also include tonsils or adenoids. Other surgical procedures include tissue shrinkage at the back of the mouth and throat using Ablation techniques, Repositioning of the jaw, Implants, Nerve Stimulation, or Tracheostomy. 
 

Pneumonia is an inflammatory disease caused due to fluid build-up lungs by infections caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Risk factors that contribute to pneumonia include:

  • Patients who are hospitalised in an intensive care unit (ICU) and require ventilation

  • Patients with chronic diseases, such as COPD, heart disease, or sickle cell anaemia

  • Suppressed immune system, due to HIV/AIDS, Transplantation, or medications like chemotherapy

  • Those with neurological conditions, such as dementia or Parkinson’s disease, leading to difficulty in swallowing

  • Excessive smoking and chewing of tobacco

  • Inadequate oral hygiene

  • Inability to cough

  • Exposure to infected animals, chemicals, or environmental pollutants 

Major lifestyle changes that can help in the management of respiratory conditions like COPD and asthma include:

  • Quitting smoking, drinking, and chewing tobacco products

  • Minimising your exposure to air pollution

  • Maintaining a healthy lifestyle

  • Following a balanced diet and nutrition

  • Adhering to certain breathing and physical exercises that could strengthen your muscles

  • Staying active by performing regular physical activity. It is necessary to consult with your specialist for a personalised exercise plan

  • Keeping up with regular check-ups, and sticking to prescription schedules

Manipal is the Best lung hospital In Kolkata with a team of pulmonologists offering comprehensive lung, and respiratory system disease treatments. Consult with our specialists today.

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