Best Lung Care Clinic in Begur, Bangalore

Respiratory/Chest Medicine Department aims to provide comprehensive care for even the most complex cases. Our Pulmonologists at Manipal Clinics' Begur, Bangalore are one of the most experienced in these fields and have a record of excellence in clinical Pulmonology and critical care including specialty areas such as Interventional Pulmonology.

• Lungs Problems: Lung problems refer to different types of illnesses or conditions that impair the function of the lungs. Lung disease can impair respiratory function, the capacity to breathe properly, pulmonary function, or efficient lung operations. Several lung problems can be caused by bacterial, viral, or fungal infections. Other lung disorders, such as asthma, mesothelioma, shortness of breath, and lung cancer are caused by environmental variables.
• Symptoms of a Lung Disease: The following are some symptoms that the patient should be well aware of to recognize the risk of pulmonary disease.
• Wheezing: Wheezing, often known as loud breathing, is a symptom that something is clogging the lung airways, causing them to constrict. 
• Chronic Mucus Production: The airways generate sputum, often known as mucus or phlegm, as a defense against infections or irritants. If the mucus production has continued for more than a month, it might be a symptom of lung disease.
• Shortness of Breath: It is not natural to have breathing difficulty that persists after a workout session or after exertion. Difficulty or heavy breathing is one of the symptoms of respiratory disorders.
• Coughing Up Blood: If the patient is coughing up blood, it might be from the upper respiratory tract or lungs. 

Diagnosis of the Disease

To diagnose the disease, the pulmonologist examines the symptoms, the patient's family and medical history, and any exposure to lung irritants. Several tests are performed by the pulmonologists to determine the condition.

These tests may include,

• Lung (pulmonary) Function Tests: These tests determine how much air you can inhale and exhale and whether the lungs are supplying enough oxygen to your blood. The common test, known as spirometry, involves blowing into a wide tube attached to a machine to determine how much air the lungs can retain and how quickly the patient can exhale the air. Other procedures include lung volume and diffusing capacity tests, pulse oximetry, and a six-minute walk test.
• Chest X-ray: X-ray of the chest Emphysema, one of the leading causes of COPD, can be detected using a chest X-ray. An X-ray can also screen out other lung or cardiac concerns.
• CT Scan: CAT scans A CT (Computerised Tomography) scan of the lungs can detect emphysema and assess whether the patient benefits from COPD surgery. Lung cancer can also be detected with CT scans.
• Arterial Blood Gas Analysis: This blood test determines the efficiency of the lungs to remove carbon dioxide and oxygen supply into the blood.
• Laboratory Examinations: Lab tests can help to figure out what's causing the symptoms or rule out alternative possibilities. Lab testing is done to find whether the patient has the genetic condition alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency. If the patient has a family history of COPD and acquires COPD at an early age, this test is performed.