
Pulmonology (Chest & Allergy)
The Department of Pulmonology at KEM Hospital provides quality services by integrating cutting edge knowledge, rational and ethical principles, and state-of-the art equipment for the management of respiratory diseases. We work in tandem with excellent allied services available in the hospital.
Services include : |
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Fibre optic bronchoscopy |
Video bronchoscopy with BAL (Broncho Alveolar Lavage), endobronchial biopsy/ brushings, TBNA (Trans Bronchial Needle Aspiration), TBLB (Trans Bronchial Lung Biopsy), APC (Argon Plasma Coagulation), tracheobronchial stenting, etc |
Endo bronchial ultrasound bronchoscopy for TBNA |
Spirometry/ Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) |
Diffusion capacity – DLCO |
6 Minute Walk Test |
Sleep Studies with/without CPAP titration for OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) diagnosis |
Intercostal Drainage (ICD) |
Closed pleural biopsy |
Diagnostic and therapeutic pleural tapping/ thoracentesis |
USG/ CT guided lung biopsy/ FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology) |
Skin prick allergy testing with inhalant allergen extracts |
Tuberculin testing and streptomycin skin testing |
Special Clinics and Camps
- Asthma and COPD Clinics
- Asthma Education Camps
- Counselling of patients suffering from Tuberculosis, Asthma and HIV is conducted daily in the Chest OPD