When do you need to visit a Pulmonologist?

If your cough lasts longer than three weeks or gets severe, you should contact a pulmonologist. This should be done with your primary care physician's approval.

What is the difference between a Pulmonologist and a chest surgeon?

A pulmonologist is a doctor who focuses on the respiratory system. A chest surgeon, often known as a cardiothoracic surgeon, is a surgeon who specialises in heart, lung, and esophageal surgery.

What type of respiratory problems can a Pulmonologist treat?

A pulmonologist will treat a variety of lung issues. Asthma, chronic pulmonary illness, emphysema, lung cancer, and interstitial and pleural infections are all treated by pulmonologists.

What is the most common indication for flexible bronchoscopy?

Some of the common indications for flexible bronchoscopy includes undiagnosed pulmonary infiltrates, lung masses, mediastinal lymphadenopathy, hemoptysis, airway disorders, endobronchial lesions and pediatric bronchoscopy.

What is the difference between rigid and flexible bronchoscopy?

A white light source is also used to see the airways during rigid bronchoscopy. It is, however, a larger, more rigid piece of equipment than flexible bronchoscopy, and it can only access the proximal airways.

What is the difference between thoracoscopy and bronchoscopy?

A thoracoscopy is a medical treatment that allows a clinician to examine the space inside the chest (outside of the lungs). Bronchoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that allows doctors to examine your lungs and airways.

What is the difference between EBUS and bronchoscopy?

An ultrasound probe is linked to a bronchoscope to observe the airways during endobronchial ultrasonography (EBUS). Fluorescence bronchoscopy displays the inside of the lungs using a fluorescent light linked to the bronchoscope. A CT scan of your airways is used to do virtual bronchoscopy.

What is an airway stent?

Airway stents, also known as tracheobronchial prostheses, are tube-shaped devices that are put into an airway and have a hollow lumen. They can be used to treat a number of major airway problems and are usually implanted bronchoscopically.

How is debulking surgery done?

The debulking surgery is performed through a few very small incisions that allow a small camera and special surgical instruments to be introduced. Minimally invasive techniques lessen pain and recovery time, and most surgeries are performed as outpatient procedures.

Best Pulmonologists in Hyderabad, India | Medicover Hospitals, India

Dr. A Raghu Kanth

   MD Pulmonology,
     DAA(Diploma in Allergy And Asthma, CMC Vellore)
     FCCP(Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians, USA)
     Fellowship in Interventional Pulmonologist Guangzhou, Chain

Senior Interventional Pulmonologist

Experience: 10+ Years

Location: HITEC City, Hyderabad

Special interest in interventions in pulmonology. Got immense exposure in various techniques in pulmonology interventions including flexible and rigid bronchoscopy, Thoracoscopy, EBUS, TBNA’s. Skilled in the diagnosis of pulmonology ailments accurately and treating of COPD, Tuberculosis conditions in patients of all ages. Fellowship trained in allergy and asthma. Worked with Reputed Interventional Pulmonologist in the twin cities.
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