Chest and TB

Chest and TB, also known as Pulmonology, is a specialty at KVT Hospitals that focuses on the health of the respiratory system. Our expert pulmonologists are dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and preventing a wide range of respiratory and lung-related conditions. The department is equipped with advanced diagnostic and therapeutic tools to manage both common and complex pulmonary diseases.

Common Pulmonary Diseases:

Our Pulmonology department treats various respiratory conditions, including:

• Asthma & Allergy: Chronic inflammatory disease of the airways and hypersensitivity reactions.
• Bronchitis: Inflammation of the bronchial tubes, causing coughing and mucus production.
• Chest Pain: Discomfort or pain in the chest, often related to respiratory issues.
• Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD): A group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties.
• Lung Cancer: Malignant tumors in the lungs, requiring specialized care.
• Lung Infections: Infections affecting the lungs, such as pneumonia.
• Wheezing: High-pitched whistling sound during breathing, indicating airway obstruction.
• Tuberculosis (TB): A contagious infection affecting the lungs, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Common Pulmonary Procedures:

Our pulmonologists perform a variety of interventional procedures to diagnose and treat lung diseases, including:

• Biopsy of Lung: Removing a small piece of lung tissue for examination.
• Bronchoalveolar Lavage: A procedure to collect a sample from the lungs for testing.
• Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT): Tests that measure lung function and capacity.
• USG Guided Thoracentesis: Using ultrasound guidance to remove fluid from the pleural space.
• USG Guided Lung Biopsy: Ultrasound-guided procedure to take a lung tissue sample.
• Flexible Bronchoscopy: A procedure using a thin tube with a camera to examine the airways.
• Pleurodesis: A procedure to prevent the recurrence of pleural effusions.
• Thoracentesis: Removing excess fluid from the space between the lungs and chest wall.