Pulmonology

Bronchial thermoplasty is a procedure that improves airway patency and airflow in asthmatics by reducing the smooth muscle mass. The procedure is minimally invasive and requires no incision or hospitalization.

Respiratory diseases, infections and disorders can affect anyone, whether you smoke or not, are allergic to specific elements, immune compromised or otherwise. Yashoda Hospitals breaks down the major types of respiratory diseases based on the regions of respiratory system they affect.

Influenza or flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by virus that infects the nose, throat, and lungs Influenza or flu is a viral infection that affects the nose, throat and lungs. It has to be distinguished from stomach...

Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection of the lungs and other parts of the body Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease of the lungs. It is caused by a type of bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis and spreads from...

Pulmonology edema is the presence of more-than-normal fluid in the lungs. Patients with pulmonary edema have difficulty with breathing. Pulmonology edema may be due to heart problems, pneumonia, exposure to toxins and...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonology Disease (COPD) is marked by difficulty in breathing, and almost similar symptoms as asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is caused by incessant smoking, with smokers increasingly prone...