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Pulmonary Medicine

What is Pulmonary Medicine?

In a Pulmonary Medicine department, a variety of procedures are performed to diagnose and manage conditions affecting the lungs and respiratory system.

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Here are some common procedures

  • Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - A series of tests to measure lung volumes, capacities, and airflow, assessing conditions like asthma, COPD, and restrictive lung disease.
  • Bronchoscopy - A procedure using a flexible scope to visualize the airways and lungs, allowing for biopsy, removal of secretions, and evaluation of abnormalities.
  • Imaging Studies
    • Chest X-ray - Initial imaging to assess lung structures and identify abnormalities.
    • CT Scan - Detailed imaging for assessing lung nodules, interstitial lung disease, or pulmonary embolism.
  • Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Analysis - Measurement of oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in arterial blood to evaluate respiratory function and gas exchange.
  • Sputum Analysis - Laboratory examination of sputum samples to identify infections or malignant cells.

  • Inhalation Therapy - Administering bronchodilators, corticosteroids, or other medications through nebulizers or inhalers for conditions like asthma and COPD.
  • Thoracentesis - A procedure to remove excess pleural fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
  • Chest Tube Insertion - Placement of a tube to drain air (for pneumothorax) or fluid (for pleural effusion) from the pleural space.
  • Lung Biopsy - Obtaining lung tissue samples for pathological evaluation, which may be done via bronchoscopy or CT-guided needle biopsy.
  • Sleep Studies - Polysomnography to diagnose sleep-related breathing disorders, including sleep apnea.

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MGMCH is home to some of the most eminent doctors in the world, most of whom are pioneers in their respective arenas and are renowned for developing innovative and
revolutionary procedures

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