Chest Diseases

The Chest medicine department of Poona Hospital & Research Centre offers advanced technology in the diagnosis and management of various Respiratory Diseases/disorders like Asthma, COPD, Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Cancer, Tuberculosis etc.

The department boasts of a complete Chest Lab, city’s only centre with 360° focus to revive Chest Diseases. The Chest Lab comprises of Impulse Oscillometry, Body Plethysmography, Vyntus Walk.

Procedures routinely performed are:
  • Spirometry - Spirometry is helpful in assessing breathing patterns that identify conditions such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis, and COPD.
  • Diffusing capacity of Lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO)- DLCO is the extent to which oxygen passes from the air sacs of the lungs into the blood.
  • Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS), the first of its type in Western Maharashtra where various complex endobronchial diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are performed
  • Thoracoscopy - In thoracoscopy, a rigid telescope is inserted through a small incision in the chest wall to visually inspect the lungs, mediastinum, and pleura.
Our Team of Chest Diseases 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 common chest diseases?
Common conditions include asthma, pneumonia, tuberculosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and lung cancer.
2) What are the symptoms of chest diseases?
Symptoms may include cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, wheezing, and fatigue.
3) What causes chronic cough?
It can be caused by asthma, allergies, GERD, infections, or smoking-related lung diseases.
4) What is COPD?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a lung condition that makes breathing difficult due to airway obstruction.
5) How is pneumonia treated?
Pneumonia is treated with antibiotics (for bacterial infections), antivirals (for viral cases), oxygen therapy, and rest.

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Poona Hospital's Chest Medicine department provides diagnosis and management of respiratory diseases including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, interstitial lung disease, lung cancer and tuberculosis.

Advanced Chest Lab in Pune

The department describes a complete Chest Lab with Impulse Oscillometry, Body Plethysmography and Vyntus Walk to support assessment of respiratory function and exercise capacity.

Pulmonary Function Testing

The department routinely performs spirometry and DLCO. These tests help assess breathing patterns and the ability of the lungs to transfer gases.

Interventional Pulmonology and EBUS

The department performs Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) for complex endobronchial diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Thoracoscopy is also used to inspect the lungs, mediastinum and pleura.

Chest Disease Specialists in Pune

The official page lists Dr. Nitin Abhyankar, Dr. Vrushali Khadke and Dr. Rakecha Jayshree with their qualifications and OPD timings. These should be verified before implementation.

Respiratory Disease Care

Chest disease care may involve clinical assessment, pulmonary function testing, imaging, blood or sputum investigations and specialist procedures depending on the suspected condition.

When to Consult a Chest Specialist

Persistent cough, breathlessness, wheezing, chest pain, fatigue or other worsening respiratory symptoms may require medical evaluation. Symptoms with severe breathing difficulty or other emergency signs require urgent medical attention.