Frequently Asked Questions
They cover asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, sleep disorders, lung infections, and pulmonary rehabilitation.
Yes, some specialists manage sleep-disordered breathing as part of pulmonary care. Facilities with dedicated centres may offer sleep studies and therapy.
Pulmonologists often coordinate with critical care teams for severe cases. A broad care spectrum improves outcomes in urgent situations.
Facilities include spirometry, imaging, sleep labs, and advanced diagnostics in major hospital networks. Integration allows prompt reporting and treatment planning.
Yes, paediatric respiratory conditions like asthma, allergies, or recurrent infections are often treated by these specialists or via referrals in hospital settings.
Yes, some centres offer pulmonary rehabilitation programmes, including breathing exercises and support plans.
Yes, these hospitals have ER and pulmonary crisis protocols in place. Pulmonologists are on call for acute respiratory emergencies.
Bring past X-rays, symptom history (cough, breathlessness), and medication list. Spirometry or sleep study reports, if available, help tailor care.
Fees range from around Rs 500 to Rs 1,500. The variance reflects clinic tier and experience. Fee transparency allows better planning for care.
Yes, the DocIndia platform supports online booking. Hospital websites also provide scheduling options.