Dept of Respiratory & Chest Medicine

Pulmonology/ Chest Medicine / Respiratory Medicine is a subspecialty of Internal Medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with illnesses that affect the lungs and breathing. A Pulmonologist has expertise in the evaluation of patients with symptoms like breathlessness, cough, chest pain, wheezing, chest tightness, snoring & sleepiness, coughing out blood as well as abnormalities of the chest x-ray, chest CT scan and other chest imaging studies.
Shri Balaji Institute of medical Science has an advanced dedicated Pulmonology department providing Comprehensive, Consultative, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services under one roof. It is a unit designed for prevention & early detection of respiratory diseases, performing required Interventions and providing Pulmonary Rehabilitation to help patients with respiratory illnesses to lead healthier and productive lives. Our vision is a society whose respiratory health permits a long and productive life. The latest technology is used to provide state-of-the-art care in both the Outpatient and Hospital settings, including the Intensive Care Units.
Our comprehensive services for all age groups are:

Airway and lung disorder such as

• Severe chronic asthma
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ( COPD )
• Chest Infection
• Interstitial lung disease
• Lung Cancer
• Sleep related breathing disorders
• Chronic Cough
• Pulmonary and Extrapulmonary tuberculosis
• Allergy and Allergic Rhinitis
• Pleural Disorders
• Pneumothorax
• Haemothorax
• Pleural Effusion
• Thickened Pleura
• Mesothelioma

We have the facilities for Pulmonary Function Test with & without bronchial dilatation, Fibreoptic Bronchoscopy both diagnostic and therapeutic.

We also have diagnostic & therapeutic facilities for treating respiratory failure cases with invasive and non-invasive ventillatory support.

All patients with respiratory emergencies receive immediate medical attention and protocolised care with excellent results under the supervision of a team of experts in the field of Critical Care Medicine.