Question 1

Who is Pulmonologist?

Accepted Answer

A pulmonologist is a medical specialist who has studied pulmonary medicine, which deals with identifying, treating, and managing medical conditions and diseases that affect the lungs and the respiratory system.

Question 2

When should I see a Pulmonologist?

Accepted Answer

A visit to a pulmonologist or breathing doctor is advisable if there are problems such as wheezing, chest pain or tightness, breathing difficulties, coughing up of blood, tiredness, sleep disturbances, persistent cough, recurrent cough, etc.

Question 3

How will a Pulmonologist check whether my lungs are working fine?

Accepted Answer

A chest specialist in Bhopal will take a medical history, family history, and perform a physical examination and advise tests such as chest x-rays, CT scans, blood tests, spirometry, pulmonary function tests, etc to check how the lungs are functioning.

Question 4

What procedures do Pulmonologists perform?

Accepted Answer

The best pulmonologists in Bhopal perform procedures such as:

Bronchoscopy
Rigid bronchoscopy
Pleuroscopy
Bronchoalveolar lavage
Foreign body removal
Endobronchial ultrasound biopsy
Airway stent placement
Tracheostomy
Airway stent placement etc

Question 5

What conditions are treated by a Pulmonologist?

Accepted Answer

The conditions such as acute asthma, chronic asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), acute & chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lung cancer, lung tumors, pleural effusion, lung transplant care, etc. are treated by a top pulmonologist in Bhopal.

Question 6

What examinations will a Pulmonologist do to check whether my lungs are working fine?

Accepted Answer

A lung specialist near you will first ask questions related to the problem being faced, when it started, what triggers it, etc., this will be followed by a physical examination which will start with an inspection of the nose, throat, and chest, and followed by an examination with a stethoscope to check the lung function. Additional tests such as pulmonary function tests, chest X-rays, Spirometry, etc, may then be done.

Question 7

What does a Pulmonologist diagnose?

Accepted Answer

The conditions such as chronic breathing problems, asthma, COPD, chest cancers, tuberculosis, pleural effusion, congenital airway problems, etc. are diagnosed by a chest physician or pulmonology doctor near you.

Question 8

Can i go to a Pulmonologist to quit smoking?

Accepted Answer

The pulmonologist can help in improving lung function that is damaged due to cigarette smoking through pulmonary rehabilitation but to quit smoking one has to consult de-addiction specialists who are usually psychiatrists or clinical psychologists.

Question 9

What to expect at your first visit from a Pulmonologist?

Accepted Answer

On a first visit to the pulmonologist, you can expect the doctor to take a detailed medical and family history, which will be followed by a physical examination of the chest and lungs, which will be done mainly via inspection, palpation, and auscultation with a stethoscope to hear the breath sounds and detect other abnormalities. Medications may be prescribed to manage symptoms, and additional tests may be advised if required.

Best Pulmonologists in Bhopal

Pulmonologist :

11 Specialist doctors found

MBBS, MD, DM ( Pulmonology)

Pulmonologist

Agrawal Hospital Arera Colony

Fee : ₹ 500

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MBBS, DTCD, DNB (Pulmonology)

Pulmonologist

Dr. Dubey Allergy Asthma & Respiratory Care Centre North T.T.Nagar Two More Practice Locations

Fee : ₹ 550

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GUT GI & Liver Hospital Chuna Bhatti One More Practice Location

Fee : ₹ 500

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Anamay Chest Hospital Habib Ganj

Fee : ₹ 500

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MBBS, DNB

Pulmonologist

Ayushman Polyclinic Vidya Vihar One More Practice Location

Fee : ₹ 500

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Niramay Hospital Hoshangabad Road

Fee : ₹ 500

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MBBS, MD (Pulmonology)

Pulmonologist

Parul Hospital Shivaji Nagar

Fee : ₹ 500

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MBBS, MD (Pulmonology)

Pulmonologist

Manoria Heart & Critical Care Hospital Chuna Bhatti One More Practice Location

Fee : ₹ 600

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Asthma Arogyam Arera Colony

Fee : ₹ 500

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MBBS, DTCD, DNB (Pulmonology)

Pulmonologist

Lung Care Centre North T.T.Nagar One More Practice Location

Fee : ₹ 500

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Roshan Hospital Govindpura

Fee : ₹ 1500

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MBBS, MD

Pulmonologist

Suditi Hospital Lalghati One More Practice Location

Fee : ₹ 400

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Shwas Lung Care Ayodha Bypass Road

Fee : ₹ 400

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MBBS, MD, DTCD

Pulmonologist

Chest Care Clinic Shahajahanabad

Fee : ₹ 400

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MBBS, DTCD

Pulmonologist

Singhai Dental and Health Centre Kohefiza One More Practice Location

Fee : ₹ 500

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Silver Line Hospital Kohefiza

Fee : ₹ 500

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MBBS, MD (Pulmonology)

Pulmonologist

Jupiter Hospital Jahangirabad

Fee : ₹ 300

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MBBS, DNB (Pulmonology) , FCCP, FSM, MNAMS

PDCC in Sleep Medicine

Pulmonologist

Apollo Sage Hospital One More Practice Location

Fee : ₹ 600

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