CHEST MEDICINE AND INTERVENTIONAL PULMONOLOGY DEPARTMENT at POONA HOSPITAL

Boasts of the first advanced pulmonary function testing laboratory in the city of Pune with

Impulse Oscillometry :- Can be used in elderly, debilitated people and young children unable to do forced manouvres

Bodybox Plethysmography :- Differentiate between true restriction and obstruction.

DLCO :- Ability to diffuse carbon monoxide to detect interstitial and vascular pathologies and monitoring treatment response

Spirometry :- Standard lung function test

VYNTUS 6 MINUTE WALK TEST

Diagnosing and monitoring pulmonary hypertension and interstitial lung disease.

Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing:- finds the maximum oxygen utilising capacity and can differentiate between breathlessness due to lung, heart, muscle and nervous system. it can be utilised by athletes to train in difficult situations and assess overtraining and endurance.

Interventional Pulmonology

Important branch of chest medicine dealing with endoscopic diagnostics and therapeutics in respiratory system. Second centre in Maharashtra to start EBUS- endobronchial ultrasound for diagnosis of lymph nodes and masses around the lung and heart under real time imaging, staging of lung cancer, sampling vascular airway tumours.

Flexible bronchoscopy:- Lung and airway washings, biopsy and bleeds, stent insertions

Rigid bronchoscopy:- Removal of foreign bodies, tumours in airways, stenting and dilation of narrow airways etc.

Medical Thoracoscopy:- Biopsies of pleura and clearance of complicated empyemas, aiding diagnosis and quick recovery , early diagnosis of drug sensitive versus drug resistant TB. Only centre to perform MTLB - Thoracoscopic lung biopsies

In addition we have a team of respiratory therapists - again the first in Pune and to manage ventilatory care and perform the high end respiratory diagnostic studies - definite asset to quality patient care . They are the reason we manage ventilators even in wards for chronic lung diseases.

Our Team of Interventional Pulmonologists Specialties:

Dr. Nitin Abhyankar

Education: MD, ERS Diploma

Specialties: Chest Diseases

OPD Timing: Mon, Wed & Fri - 11.30 am to 01.30 pm

Dr. Vrushali Khadke

Education: DNB (Gen Med), DTCD

Specialties: Chest Diseases

OPD Timing: Tues & Thurs - 11.30 am to 01.30 pm

Dr. Rakecha Jayshree

Education: MBBS, DTCD

Specialties: Chest Diseases

OPD Timing: Sun – 11.30 am to 01.30 pm
FAQ
1) What are the common types of chest diseases?
Common chest diseases include asthma, pneumonia, tuberculosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchitis, and lung cancer.
2) What are the symptoms of chest diseases?
Symptoms may include cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, wheezing, fatigue, and fever, depending on the specific disease.
3) How are chest diseases diagnosed?
Diagnosis is done through physical examination, chest X-rays, CT scans, pulmonary function tests, and blood tests. In some cases, sputum analysis or a biopsy may be required.
4) What lifestyle changes can help prevent chest diseases?
Avoid smoking, reduce exposure to air pollution, maintain good hygiene, get vaccinated (e.g., flu and pneumonia vaccines), and adopt a healthy diet and exercise routine.
5) When should I see a doctor for chest-related symptoms?
Seek medical help if you experience persistent cough (especially with blood), difficulty breathing, unexplained weight loss, chronic chest pain, or worsening respiratory symptoms.