Pulmonology
In short
- Pulmonology at Sree Suraksha Multispeciality Hospital, Pragathi Nagar, Hyderabad.
- Appointments: +91 7288 080 222 · Emergency, 24/7: +91 9666 469 911.
- 10 procedures and conditions treated, listed below.
- Consultant profiles for this speciality are being added.
- Casualty, ICU, laboratory, digital X-ray, pharmacy and ambulance run 24 hours a day on the same campus.
The Pulmonology department treats the lungs and airways: asthma, COPD, chronic cough, pneumonia, tuberculosis and breathlessness. Lung function testing and chest X-ray are available on site, so a diagnosis is based on measurement rather than on symptoms alone.
Air quality and dust exposure make chronic cough and wheeze a common reason for consultation in this part of Hyderabad, and many patients who assume they have a stubborn cold turn out to have treatable asthma.
Pillar One
Conditions treated & procedures performed
Asthma diagnosis and control
Confirmation with lung function testing, inhaler selection and technique training, and a written action plan for attacks.
COPD management
Treatment of chronic bronchitis and emphysema, management of flare-ups, and smoking cessation support.
Pneumonia treatment
Assessment and treatment of chest infection, with admission and oxygen where needed.
Tuberculosis care
Diagnosis, treatment initiation and monitoring of pulmonary TB, with adherence follow-up.
Chronic cough evaluation
Systematic work-up of a cough lasting more than three weeks.
Breathlessness assessment
Investigation to separate lung, heart and anaemia-related causes, using PFT, ECG, echo and blood tests.
Allergic airway disease
Treatment of allergic rhinitis and allergy-triggered asthma.
Occupational and dust-related lung disease
Assessment of lung damage from workplace exposure.
Respiratory failure and ICU care
Oxygen therapy and ventilatory support for severe respiratory illness.
Sleep-related breathing problems
Assessment of snoring and daytime sleepiness suggestive of obstructive sleep apnoea.
Pillar Two
On-site diagnostics & technology
- PFT (pulmonary function test) Spirometry to measure lung capacity and airflow obstruction.
- Digital X-ray On-site digital radiography with immediate images, available 24 hours a day.
- 24/7 laboratory Haematology, clinical biochemistry, clinical pathology and histopathology run in-house, round the clock, so results come back the same visit for most routine panels.
- ECG Bedside and OPD electrocardiography, available round the clock.
- Advanced ICU Intensive care beds with monitoring and ventilatory support, staffed 24/7.
- 2D Echo On-site echocardiography to assess heart structure and pumping function.
- 24/7 in-house pharmacy Medicines dispensed on site at any hour, including for emergency admissions.
Pillar Three
Consultants in this speciality
Call +91 7288 080 222 and the front desk will place you with the consultant who covers pulmonology.
Pillar Four
Questions patients ask
How do I know if my cough is asthma or just a cold?
A cough from a cold clears within one to two weeks; a cough that keeps returning may be asthma. Suspect asthma if the cough keeps coming back, is worse at night or early morning, worsens with dust, cold air, smoke or exercise, or comes with wheeze or chest tightness. Lung function testing on site settles the question rather than guessing.
Are inhalers habit-forming?
No. This is the most common reason people undertreat asthma and end up in casualty. Inhalers deliver a small dose directly to the airways with far fewer body-wide effects than tablets, they are not addictive, and using a preventer inhaler regularly is what keeps attacks away.
Can lung function testing be done here?
Yes. PFT is available on site, along with chest X-ray, so both can usually be done during the same visit as your consultation.
When is breathlessness an emergency?
Come to casualty at once if you cannot complete a sentence, your lips or fingertips look blue, you are using your neck and chest muscles to breathe, or an inhaler is not helping. Call +91 9666 469 911 if you cannot travel safely.
Is tuberculosis treatment available?
Yes. TB is diagnosed and treated here with the standard regimen, and treatment is monitored to completion, which matters because stopping early is what drives drug resistance.
See a pulmonology specialist
OPD appointments on +91 7288 080 222. For anything that cannot wait, casualty is open 24 hours.