Pulmonology

Pulmonology

What is Pulmonology? Pulmonology is known as speciality regarding diseases of Lungs in a few nations and zones. Pulmonology is viewed as a b...

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Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure a doctor uses to look inside the lungs. This is done with a bronchoscope, a thin, flexible tube with a light and...

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Medical Thoracoscopy

Medical Thoracoscopy

Medical thoracoscopy is usually performed by Pulmonologists in the endoscopy suite under local anesthesia and with intravenous conscious sed...

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Pulmonary Rehabilitation - COPD Treatment

Pulmonary Rehabilitation - COPD Treatment

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterised by persistent airflow limitation due to chronic inflammation within the airway...

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Skin Prick Allergy Testing

Skin Prick Allergy Testing

Allergy skin tests are widely used to help diagnose allergic conditions, including: Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) Allergic asthma Dermatitis...

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Pleurocentesis / Thoracentesis

Pleurocentesis / Thoracentesis

Pleural effusion is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in pleural cavity. Pleurocentesis is surgical outpatient procedure to remove fluid or ...

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Pulmonary Function Testing (PFTS)

Pulmonary Function Testing (PFTS)

PFTS are like ECG of the lungs. It gives an objective evidence of lung function due to disease process involving tracheobronchial tree, Pulm...

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Intercostal Chest Drain Insertion (Tube Thoracostomy)

Intercostal Chest Drain Insertion (Tube Thoracostomy)

Tube thoracostomy is the insertion of a tube (chest tube) into the pleural cavity to drain air, blood, bile, pus, or other fluids. Indicatio...

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