Pulmonology

Overview

The Department of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre provides comprehensive and individualised services for the diagnosis and management of all pulmonary and sleep-related disorders.

This department excels in delivering world-class services to all patients for a wide range of lung conditions, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer, tuberculosis, and lung transplants, using cutting-edge invasive and non-invasive modalities.

By providing evidence-based treatments and innovative solutions to advanced clinical practice, the department aims to be a leading centre for the treatment of lung diseases and sleep disorders. The department is also deeply committed to encouraging and mentoring future clinicians, ensuring that the level of care in pulmonary medicine remains at the forefront of modern healthcare.

Our Vision

We aim to become a leading centre of excellence in Pulmonary Medicine, providing comprehensive and compassionate care for all respiratory disorders and advancing the specialty through innovative research, state-of-the-art technology, and collaborative partnerships.

In Interventional Pulmonology, we are committed to implementing advanced, minimally invasive technologies to diagnose and treat complex lung, airway and pleural diseases, thus reducing recovery times and improving the overall experience of the patients.

In Sleep Medicine, our goal is to be at the forefront of diagnosing and managing sleep disorders using the latest research and technologies to provide personalised care plans that promote restorative sleep and overall health.

We aim to accomplish this through a multidisciplinary approach, engaging in robust research, and training the next generation of pulmonary specialists.

About us
Sub-specialties
Conditions we treat
Our technology

Our department is backed by a dynamic team of professionals, including pulmonologists, nursing staff, pulmonary and bronchoscopy technicians, and physiotherapists, all working collaboratively to provide patients with the best medical services in a holistic manner.

Armed with a state-of-the-art Pulmonary Function Laboratory, a high-tech Sleep Laboratory, and an advanced Bronchoscopy suite, the Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Department at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre offers quality diagnostic and therapeutic services surpassing some of the best in the industry.

Interventional Pulmonary Medicine

Interventional pulmonology is a specialised branch of pulmonary medicine using minimally invasive and percutaneous techniques for advanced diagnostic and therapeutic management of various lung disorders. Interventional pulmonology—initially used only to examine and sample the central airways—has evolved dramatically over the years to not just diagnose but also treat various lung-related and pleura-related diseases.

Applications include:

Bronchoscopic procedures for lung cancer diagnosis and staging
Airway stenting, dilatation of tracheo-bronchial strictures and foreign body removal
Pleural disease management
Temporary percutaneous tracheotomies for chronic airway management

Sleep Medicine

The Department of Sleep Medicine is well-equipped with an advanced sleep laboratory. Our sleep laboratory offers advanced sleep studies, including:

Level 1 polysomnography
Titration sleep study
Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT)
Multiple wakefulness tests
Actigraphy

We also provide home-based sleep studies and a comprehensive suite of services for diagnosing and managing sleep apnoea, insomnia, and other sleep disorders.

Pulmonary diseases, also known as respiratory diseases or lung disorders, are diseases/conditions that affect the respiratory system including lungs.

Our hospital provides support and treatment for following conditions:

Flexible video bronchoscopy: The procedure boasts a high diagnostic yield for conditions, such as lung cancer, infections and Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) s, leading to accurate diagnoses. It can provide significant symptom relief for patients experiencing airway obstruction or haemoptysis.
Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)-guided bronchoscopy: EBUS is a technique that uses ultrasound along with a bronchoscope to visualise the airway wall and structures adjacent to it.
Medical thoracoscopy
Jaeger MasterScreen Pulmonary Function Laboratory with Impulse Oscillometry (IOS) and Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) test
Philips Respironics Alice 6 Sleep Laboratory
OmniLab Advanced + for CPAP/BiPAP Titration

Our Services

Specialised outpatient clinics to provide community access for comprehensive lung disease treatment
COPD care and Asthma management
Lung fibrosis diagnosis and management
Non-invasive ventilation
Lung cancer diagnosis using bronchoscopic procedures and endobronchial ultrasound
Pulmonary function tests, including lung volume, flow rate, bronchodilator therapy, and diffusing capacity
Impulse Oscillometry (IOS)
Fractional exhalation of Nitric Oxide (FeNO) testing
Six-minute walk test
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing
Allergy tests: Skin prick test and immunoCAP (food and inhaled allergy panel)
Smoking cessation
Structured Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program in association with the Physiotherapy Department

Pleural fluid aspiration
Intercostal drainage tube placement
Flexible Video Bronchoscopy-Broncho-alveolar lavage (BAL), Endobronchial biopsy (EBB), and Transbronchial Lung Biopsy (TBLB)
Endobronchial Ultrasound-guided Bronchoscopy-Radial and Linear
Advanced airway procedures, including rigid bronchoscopy, balloon dilatation, airway stenting, and argon plasma coagulation
Medical thoracoscopy (Pleuroscopy)
Cryobiopsy
Indwelling pleural catheter insertion

Diagnostic services for various sleep-related disorders, including sleep apnoea, insomnia, parasomnias, and narcolepsy
State-of-the-art titration system, which enables efficient performance of titration studies for sleep apnoea treatment
CPAP therapy and sleep studies using state-of-the-art technologies