Clinical Services

We offer both outpatient and inpatient services with a focus on early diagnosis and individualized treatment plans for a variety of respiratory conditions. Services include:

• Management of chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and COPD
• Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis and other pulmonary infections
• Evaluation and care for Interstitial Lung Diseases
• Allergy evaluation and management
• Pulmonary care in neuromuscular diseases
• Preoperative pulmonary risk assessment
• Respiratory support for critically ill patients
• Diagnosis and management of Sleep related disorders like Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Procedures and Diagnostic Facilities

Bronchoscopy

The department offers flexible bronchoscopy services for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, including:

Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)

Endobronchial biopsy

Airway assessment in suspected malignancies or infections

Performed in a dedicated suite with experienced staff, this procedure enables real-time visualization of the airway and precise tissue sampling.

Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)

We provide spirometry services for assessment of lung function in obstructive and restrictive lung diseases.

• Essential in the diagnosis and monitoring of asthma, COPD, and ILD
• Preoperative pulmonary assessment
• Baseline and follow-up testing in neuromuscular and chronic respiratory illnesses

Upcoming and Expanding Services

The department is actively working to expand its range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, which will soon include:

• Allergy testing (Skin Prick Test)
• Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) testing for airway inflammation
• Diffusing Capacity for Carbon Monoxide (DLCO) testing
• Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)-guided biopsy

Interdepartmental Collaboration

The Department of Respiratory Medicine works closely with:

• Haematology and Oncology for evaluation of GVHD, pulmonary clearance before transplant, and opportunistic infections
• Neurology for pulmonary care in neuromuscular disorders
• Critical Care and Anaesthesiology for ventilatory support and bronchoscopic assistance in ICU settings
• Department of Cardiology and Nephrology for ruling out pulmonary disorders in chronic patients