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Healing Hospital › Specialities › Pulmonology
Healing Hospital houses a distinguished team of pulmonologists and “lungs specialists” serving Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula tricity. Our Pulmonology Department goes beyond treating lung diseases; we focus on empowering patients with knowledge about their respiratory health, preventive strategies, and long-term disease management. From chronic respiratory conditions like COPD and asthma to acute infections and sleep disorders, we address every aspect of lung wellness with precision and care.
Your respiratory health deserves expert attention in an environment where you feel heard and supported. That’s why our world-class infrastructure, cutting-edge diagnostic equipment, compassionate medical staff, and evidence-based treatment protocols work together seamlessly.
Privacy, comfort, and dignity remain at the core of every interaction. This patient-first philosophy has earned us the confidence of patients for over a decade now. If you are searching for a “lung doctor near me”, Healing hospital is available at your rescue.
Why Should You Choose Healing Hospital for Pulmonology Care?
Dedicated Emergency & 24*7 Critical Care Support: With a 24×7 emergency department, ventilator support, and modern ICUs, the hospital ensures immediate care for severe breathing troubles, acute asthma attacks, or respiratory failure.
Comprehensive Respiratory Services: From basic spirometry to advanced bronchoscopy, from overnight sleep studies to long-term ventilator management—everything happens under one roof. This integrated approach eliminates the hassle of multiple facility visits, ensures coordinated care, and speeds up diagnosis and treatment initiation.
Patient-Centered Philosophy: Lung disease is personal. Your symptoms, fears, and goals matter to us. We invest time in listening, explaining conditions in understandable terms, and involving you in treatment decisions. Our medical counselors are available round-the-clock to address concerns, clarify doubts, or provide reassurance during anxious moments.
Our Advanced Diagnostic Techniques, Interventions, & Procedures in Pulmonology
Pulmonary Function Testing or Spirometry
Comprehensive lung function assessment through spirometry, lung volume measurements, diffusion capacity testing, and bronchial provocation challenges.
Advanced Imaging
High-resolution CT scans reveal detailed lung architecture. CT pulmonary angiography detects blood clots. Ultrasound guides pleural procedures safely.
Diagnostic Bronchoscopy & Interventional Procedures
Flexible bronchoscopy visualizes airways and obtains tissue samples. Advanced techniques include endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) for lymph node sampling, navigational bronchoscopy for peripheral nodules, and therapeutic procedures like stent placement for airway obstruction.
Thoracentesis & Pleural Procedures
Ultrasound-guided fluid drainage from around lungs for diagnosis and symptom relief. Medical thoracoscopy allows direct visualization and biopsy of pleural abnormalities with minimal invasiveness.
Sleep Studies & CPAP Therapy
Overnight polysomnography diagnoses sleep-related breathing disorders. CPAP titration studies determine optimal pressure settings. We provide equipment, training, and ongoing support ensuring therapy success.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
A structured program combining supervised exercise, breathing retraining, disease education, nutritional counseling, and psychological support.
Lung Biopsy Procedures
Tissue diagnosis through transbronchial biopsy during bronchoscopy, CT-guided transthoracic needle biopsy, or surgical video-assisted thoracoscopic biopsy depending on lesion location and clinical situation.
Critical Care & Ventilator Management
Our respiratory ICU provides advanced mechanical ventilation for respiratory failure using lung-protective strategies. Non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP) often avoids intubation.
Preventive Vaccinations for Lung Health
Our Pulmonology Department provides both pneumococcal and annual influenza vaccinations. Pneumococcal vaccines (PCV13 and PPSV23) protect against bacterial pneumonia, which can be life-threatening in older adults and people with chronic lung conditions. The influenza vaccine, updated annually, guards against seasonal flu complications that frequently lead to hospitalizations in vulnerable populations. Both vaccines significantly reduce your risk of severe illness, lung damage, and death from these preventable infections.
We strongly recommend these vaccines for adults 65 and older, people with chronic respiratory diseases like COPD or asthma, current or former smokers, individuals with weakened immune systems, and anyone with personal or family history of stroke, heart disease, or diabetes.
These simple interventions offer powerful protection for your respiratory health—schedule your vaccination today.
What Are the Risks or Complications of Pulmonary Diseases?
Difficulty in Breathing
As lung diseases progress, airways become narrowed or damaged, making it increasingly difficult to breathe even during simple daily activities like walking or talking. This breathlessness can worsen over time, limiting your mobility and independence. Early diagnosis and proper treatment can help manage symptoms and prevent further deterioration.
Lung Damage and Reduced Oxygen Levels
Chronic pulmonary conditions cause permanent scarring and damage to lung tissue, reducing the lungs' ability to deliver oxygen to your blood and vital organs. Low oxygen levels (hypoxia) can affect your heart, brain, and other organs, leading to serious complications like heart failure or cognitive problems. Timely medical intervention and oxygen therapy can help maintain adequate oxygen levels and protect organ function.
Fatigue and Diminished Quality of Life
Constant struggle to breathe and reduced oxygen supply leaves patients feeling exhausted all the time, making it difficult to perform everyday tasks, work, or enjoy social activities. This physical limitation often leads to emotional distress, depression, and social isolation. Comprehensive pulmonary care not only treats the disease but also focuses on improving overall quality of life and mental well-being.
Respiratory Conditions We Treat at Healing Hospital
The Pulmonology Department manages a comprehensive range of respiratory conditions across all age groups:
Severe and Resistant Asthma
A chronic inflammatory airway disease causing episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, coughing, and chest tightness. We focus on identifying specific triggers, optimizing inhaler technique, and utilizing biologic injections targeting inflammatory pathways.
Allergic Rhinitis
An allergic reaction to airborne substances like pollen, dust mites, or pet dander causing sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, itchy eyes, and postnasal drip. Often overlaps with asthma, worsening respiratory symptoms. Treatment includes avoiding allergens, antihistamines, nasal corticosteroid sprays, and in some cases, immunotherapy for long-term relief. Healing hospital stands out as one of the best hospitals for “allergy treatment”.
Tuberculosis & Pneumonia
Bacterial infections affecting the lungs require prompt diagnosis and treatment. TB spreads through airborne droplets and requires 6-9 months of supervised antibiotic therapy (DOTS), with longer courses for drug-resistant cases. Pneumonia causes fever, cough with mucus, and breathing difficulty, treated with appropriate antibiotics, hydration, and sometimes hospitalization with supplemental oxygen.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Our Advanced COPD approach manages acute exacerbations, optimizes bronchodilator therapy, provides pulmonary rehabilitation, arranges oxygen therapy when needed, and offers comprehensive smoking cessation support, which is proven to be the most crucial intervention to slow disease progression.
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
A diverse group of conditions causing progressive lung scarring (fibrosis). Diagnosis requires high-resolution CT scanning showing specific patterns, comprehensive pulmonary function tests, and sometimes lung biopsy.
Pulmonary Embolism
Blood clots traveling to lung arteries block blood flow, causing sudden breathlessness, chest pain, and can be life-threatening, if untreated. Rapid diagnosis uses CT pulmonary angiography.
Bronchitis
Acute bronchitis is temporary airway inflammation, usually post viral infections, causing cough and mucus production. Chronic bronchitis involves persistent productive cough for months and represents a form of COPD requiring long-term management with bronchodilators and lifestyle changes.
Cystic Fibrosis
Fibrosis An inherited disorder causing thick, sticky mucus accumulation in lungs and digestive organs. This leads to chronic infections, breathing difficulties, and digestive problems.
Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)
A complex allergic reaction to Aspergillus fungus occurring in asthma or cystic fibrosis patients. Causes recurrent wheezing, coughing up mucus plugs, and progressive lung damage, if untreated.
Pleural Effusion
Fluid accumulation around lungs from infections, heart failure, cancer, or other causes. Thoracentesis drains fluid for symptom relief and diagnostic testing. Recurrent effusions may require pleurodesis or indwelling pleural catheters for ongoing management.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Repeated breathing pauses during sleep due to upper airway collapse, reducing oxygen levels and disrupting sleep quality. Our sleep disorder specialists conduct sleep studies for accurate diagnosis, followed by CPAP therapy titration, lifestyle modifications, oral appliances, or surgical options depending on severity and patient factors.
Lung Cancer Screening & Early Detection
Early detection dramatically improves lung cancer survival rates. We offer screening programs for high-risk individuals using low-dose CT scans, diagnostic bronchoscopy, tissue biopsy, and molecular testing. Early diagnosis enables timely coordination with oncologists for optimal treatment planning including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or targeted therapies.
Respiratory Failure & Critical Care
Critically ill patients with respiratory failure receive expert care in our respiratory ICU. We provide advanced mechanical ventilation using lung-protective strategies and specialize in non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP), which often avoids intubation. Our critical care expertise ensures optimal outcomes for the most severe respiratory conditions.
Dr. Preeti Sharma
Senior Consultant
Advanced Respiratory Medicine & Critical Care; International expertise 18+ Years
Dr. Preeti Sharma is a highly accomplished Senior Consultant in Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care at Healing Hospital, Chandigarh with 18+ years of transformative experience in the comprehensive management of complex respiratory disorders, lung diseases, and critical care.
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Dr. Preeti Sharma
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What does a pulmonologist do? +−
A pulmonologist specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the lungs and respiratory system. They manage conditions like asthma, COPD, pneumonia, lung cancer, sleep apnea, and perform procedures like bronchoscopy.
How does smoking affect my lungs?+−
Smoking damages airways, destroys lung tissue, impairs immune defenses, and causes chronic inflammation. It’s the primary cause of COPD, increases lung cancer risk, and worsens asthma and infections. Quitting smoking is the single most important step to protect your lungs.
When should I be concerned about a cough?+−
A cough lasting more than 3 weeks, coughing up blood, cough with high fever or breathing difficulty, or cough with unexplained weight loss requires immediate medical evaluation by a pulmonologist.
