03/02/2026
Pulmonology is a medical subspecialty focusing on the health of the respiratory system, including the lungs, airways, diaphragm, and chest wall. Pulmonologists diagnose and treat conditions like asthma, COPD, pneumonia, tuberculosis, lung cancer, and sleep disorders. They often manage critical care patients, utilizing techniques such as bronchoscopy, sleep studies, and ventilator support.
Key Aspects of Pulmonology:
Definition & Focus: Pulmonology (or respiratory medicine) is a branch of internal medicine focused on respiratory tract health.
Conditions Treated: Common conditions include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, tuberculosis, pneumonia, interstitial lung disease, and lung cancer.
Services Provided: Pulmonologists perform diagnostics like bronchoscopy, spirometry, and, when specialized, sleep studies (polysomnography).
Critical Care: These specialists often work in intensive care units (ICUs) to manage patients needing ventilators or specialized respiratory support.
The Specialist: A pulmonologist is a physician who has completed a residency in respiratory medicine, followed by specialized training (fellowship) in respiratory diseases, Interventional Pulmonology,Allergy, Respiratory, Sleep Disorders and Intensive care unit (ICU)
When to See a Pulmonologist:
A, primary care doctor may refer patients to a pulmonologist for symptoms such as chronic cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, or wheezing.
Common Procedures:
Bronchoscopy: Using a thin, flexible camera to look inside the airways.
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT): Measuring how well lungs are working.Dr Varun Rajpal, Pulmonologist, Interventional Pulmonology, Intensivist,with Fellowships in Allergy, Sleep, and Critical Care. Also With European diploma in Respiratory Medicine
Chest CT Scan: Detailed imaging of the chest.
Dr Varun Rajpal Chest Physician/Pulmonologist in Noida And Greater NoidaTakshiyan Health Care@heritagehospitalnoida
