Department of Respiratory Medicine (Pulmonology)
Overview
The Department of Respiratory Medicine (Pulmonology) at Sumitra Hospital provides comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of diseases affecting the lungs, airways, and respiratory system. Our experienced pulmonologists deliver evidence-based care for acute and chronic respiratory conditions using advanced diagnostics, personalised treatment plans, preventive care, pulmonary rehabilitation, and multidisciplinary support.
Our Respiratory Medicine Services
- Respiratory consultation and evaluation
- Comprehensive respiratory examination
- Medical history and risk assessment
- Long-term follow-up care
Advanced Respiratory Procedures
- Nebulisation Therapy
- Bronchoscopy
- Airway Evaluation
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (where indicated)
- Oxygen Therapy
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Smoking Cessation Counselling
- Allergy Management
- Critical Respiratory Care Support (where available)
Diagnostic Services
- Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)
- Spirometry
- Bronchoscopy
- Sleep Study (Polysomnography)
- Allergy Testing
- Pleural Fluid Analysis
- Chest X-ray
- HRCT Chest
- CT Scan (when indicated)
- Blood Investigations
- Sputum Examination
- Tuberculosis (TB) Evaluation
- Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
- Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Analysis (where available)
Other Services
- Internal Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Neonatology
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Dental
- Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement
- General & Minimal Access Surgery
- Nephrology
- Critical Care
- Physiotherapy
- ENT
- Anaesthesia
- Ophthalmology
- Respiratory Medicine
- Histopathology
- Clinical Psychology
- Urology
- Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery
- Neurology
- Neuro Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Non-Invasive Cardiology
- Dietetics & Nutrition
- Haematology
- IVF & infertility
- Emergency Medicine
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Clinical Pathology
- Imaging & Interventional Radiology
- Clinical Micro Biology & Cytology
- Child Development & Rehabilitation Services
Conditions We Treat
Asthma, COPD, chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, tuberculosis (TB), pneumonia, acute bronchitis, lung infections, interstitial lung disease (ILD), pleural diseases, pleural effusion, pneumothorax evaluation, obstructive sleep apnoea, allergic lung diseases, occupational lung diseases, persistent cough, shortness of breath, lung nodules, and lung cancer (where managed).
Conditions We Treat
Breathing exercises, exercise training, respiratory muscle strengthening, airway clearance techniques, nutritional guidance, patient education, and energy conservation techniques.
Smoking Cessation & Preventive Respiratory Care
Stop smoking, avoid tobacco exposure, receive influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations, minimise pollution exposure, wear protective masks, maintain hand hygiene, perform breathing exercises, use inhalers correctly, and attend regular follow-up visits.
When Should You Consult a Pulmonologist?
Consult a pulmonologist if you have persistent cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, recurrent chest infections, blood in sputum, sleep-related breathing problems, fever with cough, unexplained weight loss, chest pain while breathing, TB exposure, smoking-related symptoms, or abnormal chest imaging
Why Choose Sumitra Hospital?
Experienced pulmonologists, advanced diagnostics, pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy services, personalised treatment, multidisciplinary care, pulmonary rehabilitation, preventive lung care, and evidence-based management.
