Sleeping Problem (ನಿದ್ರೆಯ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ)
Dr. Lakshmi Narasimhan R
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May 15, 2024
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Pulmonology science is a branch of medicine dealing with the pulmonary or respiratory system. A pulmonologist treats diseases of the lungs, windpipe and respiratory system as a whole. COPD, occupational lung diseases, and lung infections like tuberculosis, Emphysema, and cystic fibrosis, are treated in this field of medicine. The respiratory system is a speciality in the field of internal medicine itself. A pulmonologist can choose to pick certain diseases to focus on, study, and practice like COPD, asthma, and pulmonary fibrosis. Some pulmonologists treat particular population demographics, like pediatric or geriatric patients. Manipal Hospitals, Mysore, has a team of expert and renowned Pulmonologists capable of treating any complicated pulmonary disease, including lung cancer forms. Patients suffering from chronic and acute pulmonary diseases can be effectively treated here.
The centre for pulmonary diseases is well-known for its full-fledged medical equipment and panel of specialised doctors. State-of-the-art facilities for treating pulmonary diseases are available here. Experts in cystic fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, sleep disorders, lung transplantations, interstitial lung diseases and other related pulmonary complications handle patients with effective procedures. Manipal Hospitals, Mysore, is an ideal treatment centre for all pulmonary and respiratory complications. Consult with our experts at our pulmonology hospital in Mysore.
Pulmonary diseases are often a result of infections, first-hand smoking, inhaling second-hand smoke, asbestos, harmful smoke from traffic or factories, and various other air pollutants. The team of experts at Manipal Hospitals, Mysore, is fully equipped to deal with all sorts of complications that might arise from such infections and diseases.
Tuberculosis(TB) is a chronic lung disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The most severe forms of the disease affect the lungs, spinal column, kidneys, or brain. The mode of spreading is through droplets which, when inhaled with the active forms of the bacterium, lead to an infection in the lungs. Two forms of TB occur in humans. Latent Tuberculosis…
Breathlessness or sleep apnea is when the patient stops breathing when asleep and resumes shortly after. This can occur due in different forms. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the head and neck muscles relax in a way that the air being exhaled out through the windpipe is inhibited. Central sleep apnea occurs because the brain does not control the…
Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease (DPLD) or ILD is a cluster of more than 200 conditions in the form of lung scarring coupled with different degrees of inflammation. Shortness of breath, cough, fatigue and discomfort in the chest. Alveoli within the lungs are severely damaged, inhibiting oxygen transfer from the lungs onto the body. ILD can be displayed…
This is a type of minimally invasive procedure that is carried out with the help of a bronchoscope. The bronchoscope is a flexible tube with a camera attached at one end. This tube is inserted inside the airways so that the pulmonologist can look within for any blockages. Any problems within the respiratory system, like the bronchi, trachea and throat,…
A thoracoscopy is conducted to view the pleural spaces within the lungs and surface structures with the help of a thoracoscope. It is a minimally invasive procedure that helps the pulmonologist during some surgical procedures. This is known as Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery or VATS.
This progressive lung disease affects people of any age group. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the two common forms of COPD. Chronic bronchitis is when the bronchial tubes get swollen and filled up with mucus. The lining of the tubes transporting oxygen to the inner parts of the lungs is hindered, making breathing difficult. The hair-like structures(cilia)…
MH Mysore is a specialized and successful treatment center for any respiratory disease, irrespective of the age and gender of the patient or stage of the disease. Visit our multi-specialty hospital in Mysore for the best treatment.
Pulmonology Respiratory Sleep Medicine
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are noninvasive tests that show how well the lungs are working. The tests measure lung volume, capacity, rates of flow, and gas exchange. This information can help your healthcare provider diagnose and decide the treatment of certain lung disorders.
Fever, bleeding within the lungs, collapsed lungs, difficulty breathing, collection of fluid on the pleural spaces, swelling within the chest or neck region, etc., are some of the complications that can occur after a Thoracoscopy. Visit the best pulmonology hospital in Mysore to consult with experts.
The patient may develop pneumonia if any symptoms are not treated immediately after a bronchoscopy. A lung collapse is another side effect of the procedure.
The different types of surgeries to treat COPD include:
Bullectomy,
Lung transplantation,
Lung volume-reducing surgery,
Endobronchial valves.
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The types of surgeries carried out to treat sleep apnea include
Tonsillectomy
Adenoidectomy
Somnoplasty
Surgery of the jaws, septoplasty
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)
With the advancement of medical science, new drugs to treat TB are being tested out every day. Rifampin, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol, and Rifapentine, are some of the drugs that are used to treat Tuberculosis. Consult with the experts at our pulmonology center in Mysore.
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