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Best Lung Hospital in Hyderabad

  • 35+ Years of Expertise in Pulmonology & Critical Care Medicine
  • Performed the Highest Number of Bronchial Thermoplasty Cases in India
  • Intervapour & Vapour Ablation Treatment for Advanced Emphysema
  • Dedicated Thoracic Surgery Unit with Expertise in VATS, Robotic VATS
  • Endarterectomy for Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Highly Precise Navigational Bronchoscopy Procedures
  • Expertise in Complicated Thoracic Interventions
  • First Ever Combined Heart and Lung Transplant in the Region

The paramount importance of healthy lungs cannot be overstated, as their direct impact affects the entire body’s functioning. The devastating effects of compromised lung health, including severe outcomes like death, have placed immense responsibility on pulmonologists, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Yashoda Hospitals’ Department of Pulmonary and Lung Sciences boasts a team of the best pulmonologists in Hyderabad with highly experienced critical care intensivists and senior pulmonologists who have been playing a crucial role, offering expert care round the clock and saving thousands of lives during the COVID-19 pandemic, making it one of the best pulmonology hospitals in Hyderabad, India.

The alarming increase in pollution and the surge of toxic irritants in the air have created a critical health crisis in recent times. We are now more vulnerable than ever to early-onset breathing difficulties and chronic lung conditions. With every breath, we are exposed to harmful pollutants that penetrate deep into our lungs, leading to a rise in respiratory diseases, including asthma, bronchitis, and even lung cancer. In these challenging times, the expertise of pulmonologists and lung care specialists has become more crucial than ever.

Comprehensive Care for All Lung Diseases and Conditions

It’s increasingly common for households to have children or family members affected by respiratory conditions such as asthma, persistent cough, allergies, or airway diseases like COPD, bronchiolitis, and bronchiectasis, often triggered by smoking, pollution, or exposure to irritants. The treatment plan is unique and specifically constructed, tailored to every patient’s medical history and physical condition. We offer care for children with pulmonary conditions that respect the family’s wishes, emphasizing effective treatment and compassionate support. The hospital has a dedicated asthma unit exclusively for treating the most severe cases of asthma with minimally invasive techniques like Bronchial Thermoplasty, which has been performed successfully in the twin states.

Our multidisciplinary approach, working closely with intensivists, enables us to effectively manage the most complex lung diseases and infections. The hospital sees a large volume of patients suffering from conditions like pneumonia (bacterial, viral, fungal, and TB), influenza, COVID-19, or interstitial and inflammatory diseases like sarcoidosis, ILD, hypersensitivity pneumonia, connective tissue diseases (CTD), vasculitis, pleural effusion, pneumothorax, and empyema daily.

Best Pulmonology Treatment in Hyderabad

  • Single maintenance and reliever therapy (SMART) for asthma
  • Removal of the foreign body through lipid/fiber-optic bronchoscopy
  • Surgery for lung & esophageal cancer & other thoracic tumors, including complex resections
  • Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS), or minimally invasive thoracic surgery
  • Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for Emphysema (LVRS)
  • General Thoracic Surgery, including surgery for benign lung disorders, multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, pleural diseases, and various mediastinal & esophageal pathologies
  • Management of non-cardiac emergencies like ARDS, acute neurological emergencies, and acute ventilator failure
  • Management of toxicological emergencies
  • Complex electrolyte imbalances, septic shocks, postoperative medical emergencies, etc.
  • ALICE-6, the latest sleep diagnostic system, is managed by experienced sleep physicians and sleep technologists.

Pulmonary Critical Care & Lung Transplant

The Centre for Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Yashoda Hospitals offers comprehensive consultative, diagnostic, and therapeutic services for various lung diseases. With the largest lung transplant unit, a world-class transplant team, and advanced infrastructure, Yashoda Hospital is regarded as one of the best lung transplant hospitals in the country.

  • World-Class Heart-Lung Transplant Team & Infrastructure
  • Multidisciplinary Evaluation of the Transplant Patient
  • Thorough Medical & Surgical Evaluation process
  • Efficient Analysis of Eligibility Criteria
  • More than 500 Successful Heart-Lung Transplants

Why Choose Yashoda

  • 40+ Years of Holistic Healthcare
  • 24/7 Expert Emergency & Critical Care
  • Superior Diagnostics & Infrastructure
  • Cutting-edge Precision with Robotics
  • Promising Best Treatment Outcomes
  • Available in Most Accessible Locations

The Centre for Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine at Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad, proudly teams some of the city’s top pulmonologists and lung specialists, offering a comprehensive range of consultative, diagnostic, and therapeutic services for various lung and pulmonary diseases, delivering comprehensive care, even for the most challenging cases, with expertise and advanced infrastructural facilities. Our specialists extend their expertise beyond the hospital by visiting lung and pulmonary clinics across the twin states, offering invaluable medical care and expert opinions to benefit a broader range of patients.

Situated in prime, easily accessible locations, and supported by a team of top lung and chest specialists, Yashoda Hospitals stands as the best pulmonology hospital in the region.

Achievements

  • First Bronchial Thermoplasty procedure in the twin Telugu states was performed by the Department of Interventional Pulmonology Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, Hyderabad.

  • First to introduce cryotherapy for lung diseases in the twin Telugu states

  • First to successfully perform whole lung lavage procedure in the twin Telugu states

  • First Lung Transplantation in the region

Meet Our Top Pulmonologists and Transplant Specialists

Yashoda Hospitals, a leading pulmonology hospital in Hyderabad, houses a team of highly experienced general and interventional pulmonologists providing comprehensive respiratory care. This includes expert management of all lung-related cases, including thoracic surgeries and end-stage lung disease (ESLD).

This centre of excellence for respiratory well-being provides internationally recognized pulmonology and transplant services, encompassing early diagnosis through postoperative support. It features one of Hyderabad’s premier heart and lung transplant teams, supported by skilled nurses and expert thoracic surgeons and transplant specialists, along with several critical care units, such as modern extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) programs, a dedicated respiratory ICU (RICU), and post-ICU care. Our services range from preventing and managing primary lung disorders to providing optimal care through a multidisciplinary approach.

Dr. D Ragotham Reddy | yashoda hospitals
Dr. D Ragotham Reddy
27 Years Of Experience
Sr. Consultant Chest Physician & Pulmonologist

Dr. Mallu Gangadhar Reddy | yashoda hospitals
Dr. Mallu Gangadhar Reddy
27 Years Of Experience
Senior Consultant & Interventional Pulmonologist

Dr. Gopi Krishna Yedlapati
Dr. Gopi Krishna Yedlapati
18 Years Of Experience
Sr. Consultant Interventional Pulmonologist

Dr. P Navanith Sagar Reddy | yashoda hospitals

Dr. P Navanith Sagar Reddy
40 Years Of Experience
Consultant Pulmonologist

Dr. Hari Kishan Gonuguntla | yashoda hospitals
Dr. Gonuguntla Hari Kishan

16 Years Of Experience
Consultant Interventional Pulmonologist

Dr. Ugandhar Bhattu. C
Dr. Ugandhar Bhattu. C
15 Years Of Experience
Consultant Interventional Pulmonologist


Dr. K. Yugaveer Goud

15 Years Of Experience
Consultant Interventional Pulmonologist

Dr. V Nagarjuna Maturu | yashoda hospitals
Dr. V Nagarjuna Maturu

18 Years Of Experience
Senior Consultant, Clinical and Interventional Pulmonology

Best Hospitals for Advanced Pulmonological Surgeries

Yashoda Hospitals performs routine medical screenings and surgical procedures on the patient’s respiratory system, including the pharynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs. Our team of highly skilled pulmonologists assesses each condition, offering a wide range of treatments and advising the best approach based on the patient’s symptoms and age. Common pulmonary treatments at Yashoda Hospitals include bronchial thermoplasty and tracheal stenting, as well as other keyhole (laparoscopic) surgeries.

The Types of Treatment and Surgeries Offered at Yashoda Hospitals

Preview: Bronchial thermoplasty is a non-pharmacological intervention designed to diminish muscle constriction and improve airflow in patients. Its objective is to reduce the smooth muscle lining and to decrease the frequency and severity of asthma attacks.

Surgical Steps

  • This surgery involves the insertion of a bronchoscope and a catheter into the lungs, followed by the application of heat via radiofrequency energy to ablate the inner smooth muscles of the lungs.
  • This minimally invasive surgery is performed under the effects of local anaesthesia and typically lasts for 3 sessions, with 30 minutes a session.
  • The initial discomfort may persist for a few days, and complete recovery may take one to two months.

Benefits:

  • Facilitates easier breathing
  • Reduced asthma attacks
  • Improved asthma control
  • Reduced medication use

Read More About— Bronchial Thermoplasty

 

Preview: Fiber-optic bronchoscopy is a test carried out using a thin, flexible bronchoscope inserted via the nose or mouth into the lungs to diagnose and treat various lung abnormalities. It transmits clear images from the inside of the lungs to physicians before surgery.

Surgical Steps

  • This minimally invasive surgery is performed under the influence of local anaesthesia to numb the throat and induce sleep for a duration of 30 minutes to an hour.
  • The surgeon inserts the tube through the nose or the mouth and passes it through the trachea into the bronchi.
  • Patients are generally advised to rest for 24 hours, whereas complete recovery may take a few days.

Benefits:

  • Allows the collection of bronchoalveolar lavage
  • Removes endobronchial tumor
  • Treats dilated, narrowed airways (stenosis)
  • Minimally invasive

Read More About— Bronchoscopy

Preview: Bullectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove large air-filled lung sacs (bullae), typically seen in cases of chronic lung disease, which can cause breathing difficulties and lung collapse, thereby enhancing lung function. This surgery is also considered for compressive heart-lung tissue and the management of severe emphysema using laser or robot-assisted techniques.

Surgical Steps

  • Bullectomy is conducted under general anesthesia, utilising either a thoracotomy or minimally invasive video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), contingent upon the characteristics of the bulla. The procedure is followed by chest tube drainage to remove air and fluids, facilitating recovery, and involves the closure of incisions.
  • Typically, the surgical duration ranges from one to three hours, depending on the patient’s condition and overall age, with hospital stays lasting from one to two days. Initial recovery may extend for several days, whereas complete recovery may require several weeks.

Benefits:

  • Improved exercise capacity
  • Better chest mechanics
  • Reduced dyspnea
  • Improved oxygen levels
  • Cost-effective

Read More About—Bullectomy

Preview: Pleural effusion is the excess fluid buildup between the thin membranous layers lining the chest cavity in cases of heart failure, cancer, or infections. An indwelling pleural catheter is a minimally invasive surgery that aims to continuously drain the fluid, relieve symptoms, and improve quality of life. It is performed in cases of chronic or malignant pleural effusion with breathing issues, chest pain, or chronic coughing.
Surgical Steps

  • The indwelling pleural catheter procedure is conducted under local anaesthesia and entails making a minor incision in the chest to insert a catheter into the pleural space, utilizing ultrasound guidance.
  • Subsequently, a drainage bottle is attached to facilitate fluid removal, and the treatment site is closed.
  • The postoperative hospital stay is typically one day. Surgeons advise patients to avoid strenuous activities and to report any complications, such as difficulty breathing or drainage problems.

Benefits:

  • Prevents frequent fluid drainage via needle
  • Minimises chest pain and breathing issues
  • Minimally invasive

Read More About—Indwelling Pleural Catheter

Preview: Lobectomy is a surgery performed with thoracotomy that aims to effectively treat early-stage benign or malignant conditions, such as cancer or chronic infections, by excising three lobes of the right lung and the two lobes from the left.

Surgical Steps

  • The surgeon may create an incision between the ribs to insert minimally invasive specialised instruments and perform a thoracoscopy. Another incision is made to remove the affected part using a bag, and the chest cavity is rinsed properly.
  • Chest drains are placed to exude air and fluids until output decreases, followed by heart rate monitoring, and the surgeon’s recommendation to walk is encouraged.
  • Hospital stays vary from 1 to 5 days, depending on the open or minimally invasive technique performed.

Benefits:

  • Reduced risk of infection and spread of disease
  • Long-term symptom relief
  • Improved breathing
  • Increases life expectancy

Read More About—Lobectomy

 

Preview: RATS is a surgeon-operated robotic arm procedure that aims to provide high-precision cuts during the surgery, resulting in enhanced control and access mid-surgery, thus delivering accuracy and dexterity.

Surgical Steps

  • The surgeon controls the two robotic arms with the help of a console positioned behind the patient.
  • Lobectomy is a 2-hour surgery performed minimally invasively, under the influence of general anaesthesia, where 3-4 half-inch incisions are made between the ribs during the surgery with the aid of RATS.
  • Bullectomy is yet another 2-hour-long minimally invasive procedure performed under the influence of general anaesthesia with the help of RATS.

Benefits:

  • Mimics the natural movements of a human hand’s maneuverability
  • Enable stable surgical movements with tremor filtration
  • Reduced invasiveness & faster recovery
  • Better clinical results

 

Preview: Thymectomy is a rare surgical procedure that aims to remove the thymus gland, located in the upper chest. It is performed for conditions like thymoma, thymic tumours, or myasthenia gravis.

Surgical Steps

  • A thoracic surgeon partially or completely removes the affected thymus gland, located in the chest, along with its surrounding lymph nodes or tissues, without damaging the adjacent structures. The site is then closed with sutures, and a drainage tube is placed if necessary.
  • The surgery typically takes 1-3 hours to perform, with recovery time usually lasting 2-6 weeks.

Benefits:

  • Reduced medication dependency
  • Improved muscle strength
  • Reduced risk for malignancy
  • Limited impact on immunity

Read More About—Thymectomy

Preview: Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure performed through an incision in the neck to create an airway passage for the patient to breathe. It is performed as a permanent or temporary setting on patients with swallowing difficulties, upper airway obstruction, neck injuries, or certain lung conditions or who have had previous surgeries.

Surgical Steps

  • During a tracheostomy, a surgeon makes an incision below the Adam’s apple to make a hole in the windpipe, inserts a tube and secures it with a band, and rarely connects it to a breathing machine when needed.
  • Patients are monitored and are advised to communicate through writing and are instructed to follow the post-operative guidelines.
  • Hospital stays usually take 8-10 days, and final recovery may take a minimum of 2 weeks.

Benefits:

  • Improved comfort and breathing
  • Easier suctioning and secretion of mucus from the airway
  • Reduced need for sedation

Read More About – Tracheostomy

Preview: Decortication empyema aims to remove the thick, fibrous layers formed on the surface of the lung due to an infection, allowing the lungs to re-expand. This surgery is performed in cases of chronic or organized empyema, lung entrapment, symptomatic fibrothorax, or when tubal drainage or antibiotic treatment fails.

Surgical Steps

  • The patient gets heavily sedated under the influence of general anesthesia, where the surgeon makes an incision between the ribs (thoracotomy) or performs minimally invasive techniques. Furthermore, the surgeon removes the thick fibrous layer from the lung’s surface, chest wall, and diaphragm.
  • More than one chest tube is inserted to drain accumulated fluid and air, facilitating lung expansion. The procedure typically lasts between two and four hours, with the patient remaining hospitalized for a period of six to eight days, depending on individual factors and surgical methods. Complete recovery may span several weeks, with a gradual resumption of normal activities.

Benefits:

  • Cost-effective
  • Complete lung expansion
  • Reduced risk of complications like lung volume loss and thoracic asymmetry
  • Improved lung function and better quality of life
Preview: Embolization surgery for pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) or hemangiomas seeks to occlude abnormal blood vessels to lower the risk of paradoxical embolization and improve hypoxemia. It also helps prevent coughing up blood and blood buildup in the chest cavity. The goal is to minimize or eliminate the need for open surgery and offer quick symptom relief.

Surgical Steps

  • Embolization is performed using a catheter inserted into the blood vessels through the groin area and guided to the lungs, followed by the use of coils or plugs to block the abnormal blood vessels. In complex cases, several sessions of embolizations are performed to treat multiple PAVMs.
  • It is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that typically lasts for 30 minutes to 1 hour and often provides hospital discharge within the first 24 hours.

Benefits:

  • Minimally invasive
  • Complete lung preservation
  • Improves oxygenation levels in the blood
  • Reduced the risk of serious complications like internal bleeding, stroke, and brain abscess.

Preview:Lung transplant aims to improve breathing and physical functions and enhance the quality of life for patients with end-stage lung disease (ESLD), severe COPD, advanced cystic fibrosis, ARDS or a history of frequent pneumonia.

Surgical Steps

  • The matching of the person with the donor, from whom the lung is to be taken, is based on blood type, organ size (by comparing weight and chest measurement), and tissue typing elements.
  • When a suitable donor is available, a team prepares the patient for the transplant surgery, while another team is sent to procure the organ. The patient’s chest will be opened, and the diseased lung will be removed. The airway and blood vessels will then be connected to the donor lung.
  • After the surgery, the patient will need to spend a few days in the ICU, and a bronchoscopy will be performed as necessary. Following discharge, there will be three months of frequent monitoring by the lung transplantation team. The patient is prescribed immunosuppressant medications, which must be taken lifelong.

Benefits:

  • Cost-effective
  • Elevates energy levels
  • Provides a better lifestyle
  • Promotes higher success rates

Read More About – Lung Transplant

 

Preview: Heart-lung transplant aims to replace a patient’s diseased heart and lungs with healthy organs from a donor and perform life-saving treatments for patients with dual organ failure or end-stage conditions, such as congenital heart defects with Eisenmenger syndrome, and advanced interstitial lung diseases.

Surgical Steps

  • The surgeries conducted for heart-lung transplantation necessitate proficiency and comprehensive expertise across all facets of care, including patient selection for organ transplantation, organ retrieval, the transplantation procedure, pre- and post-inpatient care, equipment, infrastructure, and a multidisciplinary team of specialists to ensure optimal outcomes.

Benefits:

  • Restoration of heart functions
  • Improved blood circulation
  • Better oxygenation
  • Reduced risk of heart failure symptoms

Read More About – Heart-Lung Transplant

Preview: Mediastinoscopy is a diagnostic surgical procedure performed to examine the mediastinum, and the space between the lungs, and collect a biopsy of the lymph nodes surrounding the mediastinum. Its purpose is to diagnose and stage lung cancer and analyze other mediastinal conditions.

Surgical Steps

  • A small incision is made above the sternum (breast bone) and a mediastinoscope is inserted through the incision into the mediastinum to help them visualize the internal space, take real-time images and collect small tissue samples to examine under a microscope, followed by incision closure.

Benefits:

  • Cost-effective
  • Minimally invasive
  • Accurately stages lung cancer
  • Improved patient selection for thoracotomy

Preview: Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy aims to restore blood flow to the lungs by removing the damaged tissues from the pulmonary arteries and is performed to treat chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH).

Surgical Steps

  • The surgery is conducted under general anesthesia, and it is followed by a mediastinoscopy to facilitate the connection to the cardiopulmonary bypass machine and to access the heart and lungs, thereby permitting the body temperature to decrease.
  • This results in circulatory arrest in the body, allowing the surgeon to precisely remove scars and clots from the pulmonary arteries.
  • Subsequently, the patient progressively regains body temperature, blood is restored, and the bypass machine is removed (reperfusion) before the incision is closed.

Benefits:

  • Potentially cures treatment and alleviates the symptoms immediately
  • Improved breathing and lung function
  • Reduced pulmonary artery pressure
  • Increased exercise capacity
  • Reduced need for oxygen
  • Cost-effective

Read More About – Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy

 

Preview: The primary aim is to alleviate pericardial tamponade, which is the pressure on the heart caused by fluid accumulation in the pericardial sac, and to drain pericardial effusion by creating a drainage pathway. In some cases, a biopsy is obtained. Its purpose is to treat and manage the fluid buildup and drainage of the pericardial sac.

Surgical Steps

  • A thoracotomy is performed to make an incision on the chest wall in the intercostal space (b/w the ribs). With the pericardium getting exposed, a portion of it is cut away to create a window.
  • This window allows for the drainage of the fluid into the peritoneal cavity (b/w the abdomen), or the pleural cavity (b/w the lungs).
  • To facilitate fluid drainage outside the body, a chest tube or several drainage devices are attached.

Benefits:

  • Cost-effective
  • Relieves pressure on the heart
  • Prevention of recurrence
  • Efficient drainage of excess fluid

Read More About – Thoracotomy & Pericardial Window Construction

Preview: Thoracoscopy, or VATS, is a minimally invasive technique that aims to examine and operate on tissues within the chest cavity, including the lungs, pleura, and esophagus.

Surgical Steps

  • The patient and surgeon discuss the procedure, risks, and benefits; undergo a physical exam and medical history review; and may also have a blood test, an ECG, or a chest x-ray.
  • Under general anaesthesia, the surgeon makes small incisions to insert a thoracoscope and other specialised tools for chest cavity procedures to collect lung biopsies or make resections, followed by incision closure.
  • Patients are advised to gradually transition from a liquid to a regular diet and are also monitored for any risk of complications. They may experience mild to moderate pain and avoid strenuous activities for a few weeks.

Benefits:

  • Minimally invasive
  • Cost-effective
  • Reduced pain
  • Faster recovery
  • Lower risk of complications
  • Accurate diagnostic and targeted treatment

Read More About – Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery

Preview: Tracheal stenting aims to support the tracheal structures by keeping the trachea or the windpipe, open when it is narrowed or blocked due to several conditions. Its purpose is to provide symptom relief, help facilitate other therapies, and prevent airway collapse.

Surgical Steps

  • The bronchoscope is guided down the trachea and visualizes the area requiring stenting with the help of a metallic stent, silicone stent, Montgomery T-tube, or Aboulker stent.
  • The stent is then guided through the bronchoscope with the help of fluoroscopy at the site of narrowing, where the stent is relieved and expanded to open the airway.

Benefits:

  • Relief from respiratory distress
  • Minimises airway obstruction
  • Shorter hospital stays

Preview: SMART therapy utilizes a single inhaler containing inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) that aims to provide both maintenance and relief therapy by simplifying the treatment with one device and subsequently improving asthma control.

Surgical Steps

It’s a medication-based approach where a patient uses a single combination inhaler of long-acting beta-agonist with inhaled corticosteroids, thus reducing the airway inflammation and quickly relaxing and opening the airway.

Benefits:

  • Minimise confusion and improve adherence to the treatment plan
  • Reduced risk of severe asthma attacks
  • Lowers corticosteroid usage
  • Better asthma control

Preview: BTVA aims to reduce lung volume and improve respiratory mechanics in patients who haven’t benefited from the previous treatments. Its purpose is to treat the specific damaged lung areas by delivering heated water vapours, causing tissue damage and fibrosis, ultimately shrinking the targeted area.

Surgical Steps

  • A bronchoscope is inserted into the lungs under the influence of strong general anaesthesia, and heated water vapour is directed towards the damaged areas of the lung. This further induces a controlled inflammatory reaction and fibrosis, leading to tissue reduction.

Benefits:

  • Reduced hyperinflation
  • Reduced frequency of COPD exacerbation
  • Targeted and minimally invasive treatment
  • Significant improvement in lung function

Preview: Lung volume reduction surgery aims to improve breathing for people with severe emphysema by removing the damaged lung tissues. Its purpose is to reduce lung hyperinflation, enhance respiratory functions, and improve gaseous exchange.

Surgical Steps

  • Lung volume reduction surgery can be performed via thoracotomy, VATS, or mediastinotomy, where the surgeon identifies and removes the damaged sections of the lungs, particularly the upper lobes. The lungs are later inserted with the test tubes to manage drainage and ensure lung re-expansion.

Benefits:

  • Enhanced exercise tolerance
  • Improved breathing
  • Reduced oxygen dependency
  • Shorter hospital stays

Comprehensive Care for Pulmonological Conditions and Holistic Measures

The pulmonology hospitals in Hyderabad and the lung transplant centre of Yashoda Hospitals specialise in diagnostic, screening, clinical, and preventive care for patients’ lung issues, as we offer well-formulated approaches and rehabilitation programs for counseling and disease prognosis.

Pulmonological disorders affect the lungs and their surrounding organs, the external organs in the thoracic regions. Common symptoms include chronic cough, wheezing, excess mucus (phlegm), chest pain or tightness, and dyspnea. Consult our pulmonologists, interventional pulmonologists, and thoracic surgeons for any signs and symptoms concerning the patient’s respiratory system.

Here are Some Common Pulmonological Diseases and Conditions:

Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis:

  • Persistent cough with mucus
  • Frequent lung infection
  • Nasal polyps
  • Constipation
  • Clubbing of fingers or toes
  • Salt-like tasting skin
  • Greasy or foul-smelling stools

Causes of Cystic Fibrosis:

  • A mutation of the gene that regulates the movement of salt and water in and out of the cells.
  • A recessive gene is passed down to their children
  • Inherited from the parents

Read More About – Cystic Fibrosis

Symptoms of COPD:

  • Excessive mucus production
  • Bluish skin or lips
  • Frequent respiratory infections
  • Chest tightness
  • Chronic cough
  • Shortness of breath

Causes of COPD:

  • Active and second-hand smoking
  • Exposure to dust, fumes, and chemicals
  • Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
  • Triggering factors like air pollution

Read More About – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Symptoms of Septicemia:

  • Chills and shivering
  • Rapid heart rate
  • Low blood pressure
  • Confusion or disorientation
  • Changes in the urination frequency
  • Red or purple spots on the skin or mottled skin
  • Extreme pain or discomfort

Causes of Septicemia:

  • Pneumonia
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Cellulitis or wound infection
  • Catheter-related infection
  • Surgical site infection

Symptoms of Sleep Apnea:

  • Loud and disruptive snoring
  • Excessive daytime sleepiness (hypersomnia)
  • Difficulty staying asleep (insomnia)
  • Grasping for air during sleep
  • Decreased libido and erectile dysfunction
  • Dry mouth or sore throat after waking up

Causes of Sleep Apnea:

  • Smaller jaw, large tonsils, and large neck circumference
  • Obesity
  • Alcohol or tobacco use
  • Hypothyroidism or heart failure
  • Sleeping position
  • High altitude
  • Endocrine disorders

Read More About – Sleep Apnea

Symptoms of Pulmonary Hypertension:

  • A bluish tint to the lips or skin
  • Fast or pounding heartbeat
  • Chest pain and pressure
  • Dizziness or fatigue

Causes of Pulmonary Hypertension:

  • Left-sided heart disease
  • lung disease and/or hypoxia
  • Chronic blood clots in the lungs
  • Narrowing, stiffening, or thickening of the pulmonary arteries

Symptoms of Pulmonary Embolism:

  • Shortness of breath and lightheadedness
  • Clammy or discoloured skin
  • Coughing up blood
  • Rapid heart rate
  • Syncope

Causes of Pulmonary Embolism:

  • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
  • Prolonged immobility
  • Hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives
  • Pregnancy or the postpartum period

Symptoms of Bronchiectasis:

  • Low-grade fever and night sweats
  • Hemoptysis
  • Halitosis
  • Clubbing of fingers or toes
  • Recurrent respiratory infection
  • Excessive mucus or sputum

Causes of Bronchiectasis:

  • Pneumonia, tuberculosis, or pertussis
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Immunodeficiencies due to conditions like HIV or gammaglobulinemia
  • Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and inflammatory bowel disease
  • Primary ciliary dyskinesia
  • Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis

Read More About – Bronchiectasis

Symptoms of Pneumoconiosis:

  • Persistent cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest tightness
  • Wheezing
  • Black-pigmented sputum

Causes of Pneumoconiosis:

  • Coal or silica dust
  • Asbestos fibres
  • Cotton, flax, or hemp dust
  • Chemical fumes like ammonia, nitrogen dioxide, or sulfur dioxide

Symptoms of Connective Tissue ILDs:

  • Dry eyes, mouth, or cough
  • Chest discomfort
  • Crackles were heard with a stethoscope
  • Skin rashes
  • Raynaud’s phenomenon
  • clubbing of fingers or toes

Causes of Connective Tissue ILDs:

  • Systemic sclerosis
  • Mixed connective disease disease
  • Sjogren’s syndrome
  • Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Genetic predispositions
  • Radiation therapy
  • Exposure to environmental toxins

Symptoms of ARDS:

  • Severe shortness of breath
  • Rapid and shallow breathing
  • A bluish tint to the lips or skin
  • Fast heart rate
  • Extreme tiredness or confusion

Causes of ARDS:

  • Severe burns or pancreatitis
  • Blood transfusion
  • Pneumonia or sepsis

Symptoms of Pleural Effusion:

  • Bluish skin or lips
  • Fever, cough, and fatigue
  • Chest pain and shortness of breath

Causes of Pleural Effusion:

  • Heart failure
  • Lung infections
  • Kidney disease, liver disease
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Liver cirrhosis
  • Certain inflammatory conditions (lupus or rheumatoid arthritis)

Symptoms of Pneumothorax:

  • Dry cough
  • Rapid breathing and heart rate
  • Blue skin (Cyanosis)
  • Chest pain and fatigue

Causes of Pneumothorax:

  • Mechanical or needle aspiration of the lung
  • Rupture of the air-filled sacs on the lung surface
  • Pre-existing lung conditions
  • Catheter insertion in the chest or while collecting a lung biopsy

Symptoms of Lung Cancer:

  • Persistent cough
  • Coughing up blood
  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest pain or fatigue
  • Swelling of the face and neck

Causes of Lung Cancer:

  • Occupational exposure to chemicals like asbestos, arsenic, chromium, or nickel.
  • Family history
  • Active or passive smoking
  • Radon gas

Read More About – Lung Cancer

Symptoms of Alveolar Capillary Dysplasia:

  • Cyanosis
  • Severe respiratory distress
  • Persistent pulmonary hypertension
  • Progressive respiratory difficulties

Causes of Alveolar Capillary Dysplasia:

  • FOXF1 gene mutation
  • Deletion of FOXF1 gene
  • Abnormal lung development

Symptoms of Chronic Bronchitis:

  • Persistent cough
  • Mucus production
  • Wheezing
  • Chest tightness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Fatigue

Causes of Chronic Bronchitis:

  • Occupational hazard
  • Air pollution
  • Smoking
  • Asthma or other lung conditions

Symptoms of Acute Lung Injury:

  • Crackling sounds in the lungs
  • Extreme tiredness
  • Rapid heart rate and breathing
  • Cyanosis

Causes of Acute Lung Injury:

  • Pneumonia
  • Inhalation injury
  • Pulmonary contusion
  • Pancreatitis
  • Fat embolism
  • Blood transfusion

Symptoms of Flail Chest:

  • Severe chest pain
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Paradoxical chest wall movements
  • Bruising or swelling on the ribs
  • Blue lips or fingers

Causes of Flail Chest:

  • Traumatic injuries from high-impact events
  • Weakened bones

Symptoms of Respiratory Failure:

  • Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
  • Rapid breathing (tachypnea)
  • Increased heart rate (tachycardia)
  • Blush skin, lips or fingernails (cyanosis)
  • Confusion or disorientation
  • Loss of consciousness

Causes of Respiratory Failure:

  • Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
  • Pulmonary edema
  • Chest wall abnormalities
  • Overdose of drugs and alcohol

Symptoms of Bronchiolitis:

  • Runny nose, cough, and fever
  • Wheezing
  • Tachypnea
  • Cyanosis
  • Apnea
  • Respiratory failure
  • Inward pulling of the lungs between the ribs while inhaling.

Causes of Bronchiolitis:

  • Viral infections, such as influenza (flu), adenovirus, rhinovirus (common cold), or coronavirus.
  • Inhaling toxic fumes like diacetyl from artificial butter flavour
  • Complications from lung cell transplantation

Symptoms of Pneumonia:

  • Altered mental state
  • Cough with phlegm or pus
  • Shaking chills
  • Inflammation and fluid buildup
  • Rapid breathing and heart rate

Causes of Pneumonia:

  • Streptococcus pneumoniae
  • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
  • Fungal infections

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Symptoms of Tuberculosis:

  • Persistent cough lasting 3 weeks or more
  • Coughing up blood or mucus
  • Night sweats

Causes of Tuberculosis:

  • Primarily Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • Inhaling droplets containing bacteria from the diseased individual

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Symptoms of Asthma:

  • Extreme shortness of breath
  • Severe chest pain
  • Chest tightness
  • Persistent cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Wheezing

Causes of Asthma:

  • Allergens like pollen, dust, and mould
  • Irritants like smoking, air pollution, and certain chemicals
  • Viral respiratory infections like the common cold or flu
  • Exercise-induced asthma
  • Drug overdosage, such as aspirin
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

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Symptoms of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis:

  • Aching muscles and joints
  • Clubbing
  • Cyanosis
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Shortness of breath

Causes of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis:

  • Genetic factors
  • Environmental factors
  • Smoking
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Symptoms of Tuberculosis:

  • Persistent cough lasting 3 weeks or more
  • Coughing up blood or mucus
  • Night sweats

Causes of Tuberculosis:

  • Primarily Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • Inhaling droplets containing bacteria from the diseased individual

Read More About – Tuberculosis

Symptoms of Sarcoidosis:

  • Shortness of breath
  • Persistent cough
  • Chest pain and wheezing

Causes of Sarcoidosis:

  • Environmental factors like silica, wooden stoves, insecticides, and moulds
  • Bacterial or viral infections
  • Genetic factors
  • The unknown immune system triggers

Symptoms of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis:

  • Chest tightness and fatigue
  • Muscle ache
  • Dry and persistent cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Irreversible pulmonary fibrosis
  • Clubbing of fingers and toes

Causes of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis:

  • Domestic exposure: Heating symptoms, air conditioners, and damp environments
  • Farmers’ Lung—moulds on hay, straw and grains
  • Bird Fancier’s Lung—bird droppings and feathers
  • Contaminated food or certain medications

Symptoms of Tracheomalacia:

  • Difficulty in breathing with
  • Noisy breathing (stridor)
  • Persistent harsh cough
  • Difficulty in feeding
  • Cyanosis and apnea

Causes of Tracheomalacia:

  • Birth defect of underdeveloped tracheal cartilage
  • Chronic inflammation
  • Damage from medical procedures
  • Cystic fibrosis or GERD

Symptoms of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency:

  • Frequent respiratory infections
  • Chronic cough with mucus
  • Shortness of breath during exercise
  • Wheezing and fatigue

Causes of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency:

  • Mutation of the SERPINA1 gene
  • Inherited from the family
  • Abnormal production of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin
  • Second-hand smoking

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FAQ’s

What are pulmonology diseases?

Some common pulmonary conditions are respiratory diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchitis, bronchiectasis, parenchymal lung disease, pneumonia, tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, sarcoidosis, pleural disease, and many other lung diseases and conditions.

What does a pulmonology test do?

Pulmonary diagnostic tests include tests like chest X-rays, CT scans, various types of bronchoscopy, and lung function tests. These tests will detect any abnormality in the normal functioning of the lungs and the visibility of any growth in the surrounding lung tissue.

What is a lung doctor called?

A lung doctor is medically referred to as a pulmonologist. They focus on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the respiratory system. These include conditions that affect the lungs, upper airway, thoracic cavity, and chest wall.

What are signs of lung problems?

Chronic cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, wheezing, coughing up blood, and frequent respiratory infections are some of the signs of underlying lung disease.

Which is the best hospital for lungs in hyderabad?

Yashoda Hospitals stands as the best hospital for pulmonology in Hyderabad, supported by a team of top pulmonologists in the country equipped with the most advanced diagnostic & surgical infrastructure, which helps to detect and treat diseases at an early stage, giving the most optimal treatment outcomes and enhancing patients’ overall quality of life.

Why choose Yashoda for lung problems?

Yashoda Hospitals has consistently been at the forefront of medical innovation and infrastructure, setting benchmarks in patient care and making it the best lung specialist hospital. Our specialists are dedicated to delivering excellence, from managing common lung conditions to performing complex lung transplants. Each patient’s treatment plan is meticulously customised, with dedicated patient coordinators guiding them every step of the way. At Yashoda Hospitals, we don’t just treat—we heal.

Which is Best Pulmonology Hospital in Hyderabad?

Yashoda Hospitals is one of the best pulmonology hospitals in Hyderabad, India, providing advanced treatments and a holistic patient-centric approach. Our top panel of qualified skilled pulmonologists have honed their vast expertise in managing all kinds of pulmonary diseases and critical respiratory conditions.

What are the most common symptoms of pulmonary diseases?

The most common symptoms of any pulmonary disease include cough, wheezing, chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing up blood, fatigue, and unexplained weight loss.

Which organ is affected by pulmonary disease?

Pulmonary diseases such as asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and occupational disorders affect most of the lungs and also other parts of the respiratory system.

What are the conditions for pulmonology?

Pulmonology experts deal with a broad range of respiratory conditions, including lung infections, pneumonia, tuberculosis, lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension, and various sleep disorders including sleep apnea and insomnia. There are other conditions for pulmonology, such as allergies, bronchitis, pleural disorders, and more.

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