Pulmonology Hospital in Bangalore

Treatments and Procedure

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a diagnostic technique that aids in detecting lung illnesses, including lung infections, airway blockage (obstruction), narrowed areas in airways (strictures), and tumors or bronchial cancer. It is also used to take tissue samples from the lung for biopsy and remove mucus or foreign objects from the airways or lungs. 

During a bronchoscopy, a pulmonologist examines the lungs by visualizing the inside of the airways through a bronchoscope, a tiny tube with a camera and light inserted via the mouth or nose. Flexible bronchoscopy is typically preferred, but rigid bronchoscopy may be necessary in certain cases, such as severe lung haemorrhage or airway obstruction. This procedure aids in assessing abnormalities, exploring treatment options, and diagnosing lung disorders effectively. 

Patients may feel pain during a bronchoscopy; however, the medical team continuously monitors them to ensure they are comfortable. The vocal cords, throat, and airways are all carefully navigated with the bronchoscope. Patients are urged to disclose any difficulty they may be experiencing so any discomfort can be managed. Additionally, therapeutic procedures and the collection of tissue and fluid samples for study are also possible in a bronchoscopy. 

Manipal Clinics Budigere offers comprehensive bronchoscopy services for precise diagnosis and efficient treatment of lung problems because of its experience and cutting-edge technology. 

Asthma Care

Breathing becomes difficult due to inflammation and airway constriction caused by asthma, a serious lung sickness. Asthma care requires long-term medical therapy, lifestyle modifications, and self-management techniques. 

Prevention and long-term management play crucial roles in preventing asthma attacks. This involves identifying triggers, avoiding them, and monitoring breathing to ensure medication effectiveness, and control and prevent asthma symptoms. Frequent exercise improves the heart and lungs, which reduces symptoms, especially in warm surroundings. It's crucial to maintain a healthy weight since obesity increases the chance of developing other health problems and aggravates asthma. 

At Manipal Clinics Budigere, our pulmonologists help asthmatics lead normal lives, enabling them to control their Asthma symptoms and enhance their general well-being successfully. They work with patients to create individualized treatment regimens that include medication, inhaler methods, lifestyle modifications, and self-management strategies.

Sleep Apnea Management

Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder wherein breathing stops while you sleep. Either your airway can become blocked (obstructive sleep apnea), or your brain cannot control the breathing process (central apnea). The subsequent shortage of oxygen in the body triggers a survival response that arouses you just enough to allow you to start breathing again. This serious sleep condition causes excessive daytime drowsiness, choking wakefulness, loud snoring, falling asleep while driving or doing other chores, etc. 

At Manipal Clinic Budigere, personalized treatment plans for Sleep Apnea are crafted by our pulmonologists and sleep medicine specialists to address individual needs and preferences. This may include lifestyle modifications, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy, oral appliances, or surgical interventions tailored to optimize sleeping breathing patterns. Our experts may conduct sleep examinations and assessments to identify and treat these sleep-related issues accurately, catering to the needs of each patient. 

Oxygen Therapy

Oxygen therapy is a medical treatment that helps you breathe better. It delivers extra oxygen to your lungs to make breathing easier. Oxygen therapy is often used to treat conditions that affect your ability to breathe, such as lung disease or heart failure. Under a doctor's supervision, this therapy can be carried out either at home or in a care centre, using portable oxygen equipment. 

To meet the patient's demands, various devices—including compact, lightweight ones appropriate for daily activities—deliver oxygen to the lungs. Treatment frequency and length vary depending on the particular medical condition. Some people take oxygen therapy temporarily for a shorter duration, while others might need continuous care, specifically if they have lower blood oxygen levels.

An oxygen therapy session normally lasts two hours and is given once daily. Patients' quality of life is greatly enhanced by oxygen treatment, particularly those needing more oxygen to function or sleep. Manipal Clinics Budigere provides comprehensive oxygen therapy services to patients who require breathing support, improving their general health and well-being.

Lung Infections 

When a virus, bacteria, or fungus enters the lungs, it can cause a lung infection. This triggers immune cells to act immediately to combat the infection by entering the airways. This often leads to inflammation, chest congestion, difficulty breathing, coughing, wheezing, and fever. 

Infections like pneumonia, influenza viruses (H1N1), and common colds can result in respiratory illnesses. Lungs and tiny airways are usually affected by a common lung disease called Pneumonia. Some antibiotics and antivirals are considered beneficial and generally used in therapy; however, some infections can go away independently. 

The primary role of our pulmonology doctors at Manipal Clinics Budigere is diagnosing and treating these respiratory disorders. Diagnostic techniques may involve imaging tests such as CT scans or chest X-rays, spirometry to evaluate lung function, pulse oximetry to detect blood oxygen levels, and examination of mucus or nasal discharge samples.

Critical care, including intravenous fluids, antibiotics, and respiratory treatment, helps recover in severe instances where patients require extensive support in a hospital setting. Manipal Clinics Budigere provides comprehensive care for lung infections to treat and facilitate each patient's recovery effectively.

Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)

Pulmonary function tests, which do not need invasive procedures, are essential for determining lung efficiency. Manipal Clinics Budigere offers many PFTs that enable the assessment of lung capacity, exchange of oxygen efficiency, and whole lung function. Spirometry evaluates breathing capacity and estimates how much air is in your lungs. This aids in diagnosing conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), Bronchitis, and Asthma. Other lung tests include lung volume testing (body plethysmography) and lung diffusion capacity. 

Pulmonary Function Tests are essential for determining the success of therapeutic interventions, tracking the course of diseases, and identifying respiratory problems. Patients receive PFTs without internal instrument insertions or incisions due to their non-invasive nature, offering insightful information about lung health. Our best pulmonologists at Manipal Clinics Budigere, Bangalore prioritise comprehensive lung assessment through these advanced pulmonary function tests, contributing to better diagnosing and managing respiratory conditions.