Pulmonologist in Chennai in india
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PULMONOLOGY IN CHENNAI
Pulmonology in the field of medicine focusses on the health of the respiratory system. The respiratory system comprises of the airway, the lungs and the respiratory muscles that help you to breathe.
It deals with a comprehensive treatment for patients affected with lung diseases such as allergic disorders, asthma, bronchitis, Emphysema, ILD, COPD, pleural effusion, infectious diseases, multisystem disorders and acute and chronic respiratory failure affecting the lungs.
Usually, the lung diseases occur from inhaling the dust or chemicals and the person who treats the pulmonary or respiratory diseases is termed as the pulmonologist.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Fatiguer
Dry coughr
Fever
Swellingr
Unexplained weight lossr
Aching muscles and jointsrn(Dyspnoea) shortness of breath
Irregular heartbeatr
Dizzinessr
Excessive sweatingr
Cyanosis
Wheezingr
Rapid weight gainr
Headacher
Chest pai
RISK FACTORS
Age
Obesity
Diabetesr
Certain occupationsr
Genetic factorsr
Alcohol or drug usagesr
Exposure to asbestosr
Medical conditions and treatmentsr
Prolonged immobility
DIET AND NUTRITION
Stay hydrated alwaysr
Avoid Eggs, peanuts, salty foods, shell fishes and winer
Eat carrots, apples, cantaloupe, flax seeds, coffee, avocado, garlic, turmeric, honey and berries which is highly beneficial and can prevent lung diseases.
Also eat a healthy diet rich in whole grains, low fat or fat free dairies and a variety of protein foods.
PREVENTION
Maintain a healthy weightr
Avoid usage of drugs or narcoticsr
Don’t smoker
Exercise or do physical activity regularlyr
Manage stressr
Limit salt and alcoholr
Control chronic medical conditionsr
Get a German measles (rubella) vaccine
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DIAGNOSIS (PULMONOLOGY IN CHENNAI)
X-rayr
Biopsyr
Cardiac CT scanr
Pulse oximetryr
Surgical biopsyr
Ultrasound Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Pulmonary function testingr
Computerized tomography (CT) scanr
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
Echocardiogramrn(BNP) blood test
Arterial blood gas testr
Spirometry
Bronchoscopy
Polysomnogramr
Balloon atrial septostomyr
Cardiac catheterizationr
Stent placementr
Ventilation/perfusion (V/Q)
Other blood tests
KEY SERVICES
Surgeriesr
Radiation therapiesr
Chemotherapy
Immunotherapiesr
Targeted therapiesr
Ventilation therapies
KEY FACILITIES
A highly qualified multi-speciality team available for rapid opinion and management for better treatment.
Cutting edge operation theatres equipped to perform all the major and minor surgeries.
Full-fledged surgical intensive care unit to handle emergencies as well as post-operative patients.
Specialized day care unit for short duration surgical procedures.
Diagnostic radiology services including CT scan, Polysomnogram, Ultrasound and guided procedures.
Quality care by a team of experienced pulmonologists, surgeons, therapists.
Total Comprehensive Care with Minimally Invasive Surgeryr
Intra-operative image guidance systemr
State-of-the-art Operation Theatre with advanced instrumentation.
Rehabilitation with CPM, Computer Assisted Rehabilitation & Ventilation Therapy.
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