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May 23, 2024
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Best Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Care in Malleshwaram – Manipal Hospital
Respiratory health is vital for overall well-being, supporting organ function and physical activity at every stage of life. The Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Department at Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore, offers comprehensive care for chronic lung diseases, airway disorders, and sleep-related breathing conditions. By combining modern treatment approaches and advanced diagnostic equipment, we aim to achieve accurate patient diagnosis and effective therapeutic outcomes. The medical staff delivers specialised care that addresses patient-specific long-term management needs, minimally invasive procedures, and specialised sleep evaluations.
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Why Manipal?
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram offers specialised care through trained physicians, evidence-driven treatment plans, and modern medical technology. Here’s why you should choose us:
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Expert Team: Our expert respiratory physicians in Bangalore have extensive expertise in treating patients with COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, and sleep apnea.
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Advanced Diagnostics & Imaging: The diagnostic centre provides access to high-resolution CT scans, allergy tests, pulmonary function tests, and polysomnography.
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Interventional Expertise: Patients receive tailored treatment approaches integrating medicines with minimally invasive procedures like bronchoscopy, intercostal drainage, rehabilitation, and lifestyle adjustments.
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Integrated Multidisciplinary Care: Close collaboration with cardiologists, neurologists, gastroenterologists, and intensivists for holistic respiratory and sleep disorder management.
Treatment & Procedures
Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) require specific diagnostic methods and a structured approach to treatment management. The treatment objectives include managing symptoms while improving lung capacity and reducing exacerbation risk. The treatment of asthma consists of inhaled corticosteroids, with inhaled and oral bronchodilators…
Supplementary oxygen remains vital for individuals whose lungs fail to transfer enough oxygen to the bloodstream because of COPD, interstitial lung disease, or severe respiratory failure. The therapy aims to reach appropriate oxygen levels to stop hypoxia from causing damage to organs. Your oxygen treatment method depends on your needs and will be…
Chronic lung disease and a weakened immune system make vaccinations essential for reducing the risk of respiratory infections. Individuals who have asthma and COPD or possess other lung diseases need influenza and pneumococcal vaccines because respiratory infections easily trigger life-threatening asthma attacks. Every year, people receive the influenza…
Successful treatment of tuberculosis needs well-organized long-term treatment protocols to eliminate bacteria while averting antibiotic resistance. Early identification through sputum testing along with clinico-radiological correlation remains crucial in the management of tuberculosis. Treating your condition requires antibiotics for six to nine months…
The bronchoscopy procedure provides direct access to the airways, allowing for accurate diagnosis and treatment of lung conditions. Pulmonologists use thin, flexible bronchoscopy instruments to examine lung structures by passing the scope through the nose to reach the breathing tubes. It is done to remove a foreign body, collect tissue samples, and…
Pleural tapping, or thoracentesis, serves to drain fluid or air from the pleural space, and it alleviates both distressing symptoms of breathlessness and discomfort in the chest area. By analyzing fluid compositions, pulmonologists use diagnostic tapping to identify the cause of pleural effusion. Fluid drainage happens through therapeutic tapping,…
Intercostal drainage (ICD) operations are necessary to control pneumothorax with pleural effusion and haemothorax. Patients requiring severe relief from breathlessness due to pleural cavity fluid or air accumulation need this procedure for lung expansion. Medical staff uses local anaesthesia to perform a brief cut between the ribs before placing a…
A pigtail catheter is a minimally invasive procedure that substitutes traditional chest tubes for fighting pleural effusion and pneumothorax. You should consider this procedure as it provides drainage, minimal pain, and shortens recovery time. Pulmonologists use ultrasound tools to place a straight, flexible catheter with a coiled tip (pigtail) through…
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are essential for evaluating lung capacity, airflow, and gas exchange efficiency. Patients with asthma and COPD, interstitial lung disease, and unclear breathing issues require PFTs to measure their lung function disorders. The method known as spirometry determines the breathing capacity and speed of exhalation to detect…
The main focus of COPD treatment is to control symptoms and reduce disease progression to avoid further complications. Bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids with mucolytic drugs are three key components of treatment for COPD patients. The treatment of severe cases requires advanced medications like triple inhaler therapy. The combination of pulmonary…
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Facilities & Services
The facility meets global healthcare standards with state-of-the-art technology and focuses on patient care needs to offer comprehensive pulmonology and sleep medicine services. We offer:
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Advanced Pulmonary Diagnostics: High-resolution imaging, pulmonary function tests (PFTs), FENO and bronchoscopy for precise disease evaluation
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Sleep Medicine Unit: Specialised sleep studies on sleep apnea and insomnia for therapy
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24/7 Emergency Respiratory Care: Immediate intervention for acute respiratory distress, severe asthma attacks, and COPD exacerbations
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Comprehensive ICU Support: Critical care management, including invasive and non-invasive ventilation for severe respiratory conditions
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program: Structured therapy, breathing exercises, and physiotherapy for lung function optimisation
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Dedicated Vaccination & Preventive Care Unit: Adult immunisation services to protect against respiratory infections.
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Smoking Cessation Clinic: Along with our specialised neuropsychiatrist, we provide help for those patients who want to quit smoking.
FAQ's
Early signs include persistent cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing, frequent respiratory infections, and unexplained fatigue. Early diagnosis improves treatment outcomes significantly.
Sleep disorders like sleep apnea reduce oxygen levels, increasing the risk of hypertension, heart disease, CVA, and worsening lung conditions like COPD and interstitial lung disease.
If you experience chronic coughing, difficulty breathing, unexplained weight loss, coughing up blood, or worsening respiratory symptoms despite treatment, consult a pulmonologist.
No, exposure to air pollution, occupational hazards, genetic factors, and infections can also contribute to lung diseases, even in individuals who have never smoked.
While some lung diseases like asthma can be managed, chronic conditions like COPD and fibrosis require long-term management to slow progression and improve quality of life.
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