Pulmonology is a field of medicine that focuses specifically on Diagnosing and treating disorders associated with the lungs and the respiratory system. Increasing air pollution, exposure to second-hand smoke and carcinogens and various other factors have brought about an exponential increase in the number of patients suffering from breathing and lung ailments. The inability to breath eventually affects the overall health & lifestyle of the patient. This requires expert attention and advanced Pulmonological care that we deliver at The Department of Pulmonology at Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai.

Treatment of Lung and Respiratory Disorders

The Department of Pulmonology at Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai Diagnoses & treats all types of respiratory diseases, with treatment included for the following:

• Allergy and Immunology
  This revolves around the management of all kinds of allergy which occurs in patients spanning all ages. The allergies can be of any type. 
• Asthma
  Asthma is a condition where the airways are inflamed and swollen and produces extra mucus, which makes it difficult for the person to breathe.
• Cystic Fibrosis
  It is a Hereditary Disease that affects the lungs and digestive system. It produces sticky mucus that can clog the mucus and obstruct the Pancreas.  
• Interstitial Lung Disease
  This is an umbrella term for a set of diseases caused by scarring of the lungs. This scarring causes stiffness in the lungs which makes it difficult for breathing. Many end stage Lung disease patient needs Lung Transplantation.
• Lung Transplant
  A Lung transplant is a procedure which is performed to replace a dysfunctional lung with a functional one.
• Interventional Pulmonology
  Interventional Pulmonology uses Endoscopy and other tools to diagnose and treat diseases in the lungs and chest. The procedure includes Flexible Bronchoscopy, Balloon Brachioplasty, Biopsy of lungs or lymph node, Bronchoalveolar lavage, Airway stent, etc. 
• Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
  It is a Surgical procedure that helps in removing diseased, Emphysematous lung tissue. It helps in reducing the size of an over-inflated lung and allows the expansion of the functional lung.  
• Pulmonary Hypertension
  This is a type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of the heart. 
• Thoracic surgery
  It refers to the operations of organs in the chest, including the heart, lungs, and oesophagus. Examples of Thoracic surgery include Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Lung Transplant, Heart Transplant, and removal of parts of the lung affected by cancer.
• Tuberculosis
  It is a serious bacterial infectious disease that affects the lungs as well as the other organs of the body.  
• Occupational Lung Disease:
  These are occupational or work-related diseases. These are caused due to the materials a person is exposed to during their work. 
• Sleep disorders
  Disturbed sleep, Daytime Sleep, Decreased productivity of work. 
  Due to increasing incidence of obesity & lifestyle related disease problem of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome is increasing. This(OSAHS)  was found to be the leading cause which remains undiagnosed in patients with uncontrolled Diabetes Millitus /uncontrolled Hypertension (Blood Pressure) recurrent stroke.  It is a repeated episode of complete or partial obstructions of the upper airway during sleep and is usually associated with a reduction in blood oxygen saturation. Due to this people have difficulty in breathing.
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
  This is a term used for Lung disorders such as Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis, and in some cases Asthma COPD overlap syndrome. They may also have difficulty in Fatigue, Chest Tightening, etc.