Pulmonology
Diagnosis and treatment of asthma, COPD and other conditions of the lungs and airways, backed by on-site pulmonary function testing and chest imaging.
Pulmonology at Mangala Hospital
Pulmonology is the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the lungs and airways — asthma, COPD, chronic cough, respiratory infections and breathing difficulty of any cause. At Mangala Hospital, respiratory care is delivered by our General Medicine / Internal Medicine physician panel, working alongside on-site Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT), bronchoscopy and chest imaging so that both diagnosis and ongoing management can happen without sending a patient elsewhere for basic work-up.
A pulmonology consultation typically starts with a careful history — smoking, occupational exposure, allergy background, prior chest infections — followed by a chest X-ray or CT scan through our Radiology department and, where indicated, lung function testing. Bronchoscopy, both rigid and flexible, is available for patients (adult and paediatric) who need direct visualisation of the airway rather than imaging alone.
Because breathlessness and chest symptoms often overlap with cardiac causes, our respiratory and cardiology teams work closely together, and any patient who needs urgent airway or breathing support is managed through our Casualty department and Critical Care (MICU) with no loss of continuity. Long-term respiratory conditions such as asthma and COPD are also followed over successive visits rather than treated once and forgotten, since medication needs, trigger exposure and lung function can all change meaningfully over months and years.
Conditions We Treat
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On-Site Pulmonary Function Testing
PFT is available on campus, so how well a patient's lungs are working can be measured objectively, not just estimated from symptoms.
Rigid & Flexible Bronchoscopy
Both adult and paediatric bronchoscopy are available for direct airway visualisation, biopsy and foreign-body or secretion clearance.
Chest Imaging On Campus
Digital X-ray and CT scanning through Radiology give same-day answers on infection, structural change or airway disease.
Physician-Led Continuity
Our General Medicine physician panel manages respiratory patients as an ongoing relationship, not a single isolated visit.
Critical Care Backup
Patients in acute respiratory distress are stabilised through Casualty with direct access to our Medical ICU (MICU).
Quality-Focused Care
Respiratory diagnostics and treatment follow the same accredited clinical standards as every department at Mangala Hospital.
How We Diagnose & Manage Lung Conditions
Measuring How Well You Breathe
PFT measures lung volume, airflow and gas exchange to distinguish obstructive conditions such as asthma and COPD from restrictive lung disease, and to track how a patient responds to treatment over time. It is a simple, non-invasive breathing test performed in the OPD setting, and is often the single most useful test in confirming a respiratory diagnosis that symptoms alone can't settle.
Direct Airway Visualisation
Both rigid and flexible bronchoscopy are available for adult and paediatric patients, allowing direct visual examination of the airway, collection of samples for infection or malignancy, and removal of secretions or foreign bodies when imaging alone isn't enough to reach a diagnosis or clear an obstruction.
X-Ray and CT-Based Diagnosis
Digital chest X-ray remains the first step for most respiratory complaints, with CT imaging available through our Radiology department for a more detailed look at the lung tissue, airways or pleura when a diagnosis needs it. Reports are reviewed jointly with your treating physician so imaging findings translate directly into a treatment plan.
Your Care Journey, Step by Step
Consultation
A detailed history of your symptoms, smoking history, allergies and any past chest illness.
Testing
Chest X-ray, CT imaging, PFT or bronchoscopy — chosen based on what your symptoms suggest.
Diagnosis & Treatment
Inhalers, medication or infection treatment is started, with a plan tailored to your specific condition.
Follow-Up & Monitoring
Chronic conditions like asthma and COPD are reviewed periodically to adjust treatment as needed.
Facilities Supporting This Department
Frequently Asked Questions
If a cough lasts more than 2-3 weeks, is accompanied by fever, blood, unexplained weight loss, or if breathlessness limits your daily activity, it's time for an evaluation. Sudden severe breathlessness needs immediate attention through our Casualty department.
You breathe into a mouthpiece connected to a machine that measures airflow and lung volume. It's painless, takes about 15-20 minutes, and gives an objective picture of how well your lungs are functioning.
Bronchoscopy is a well-established, generally safe procedure performed under sedation or local anaesthesia, with mild throat discomfort being the most common after-effect. Your physician will discuss the specific risks and preparation needed for your case.
Asthma typically starts earlier in life, is often linked to allergies, and causes episodic breathing difficulty that responds well to treatment. COPD develops gradually, most commonly from smoking or long-term exposure to irritants, and causes progressive airflow limitation. PFT helps distinguish between the two.
Respiratory assessment is coordinated through our General Medicine and Internal Medicine physician panel, supported by on-site pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy and chest imaging. When additional super-speciality input would benefit the patient, the treating team coordinates the appropriate referral as part of the care plan.
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