Pulmonology

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Dept. of Pulmonology · Respiratory Medicine · Sleep Lab

Advanced Lung & Respiratory
Care at KG Hospital

From asthma and COPD management to complex interstitial lung disease, interventional bronchoscopy and sleep medicine — our Pulmonology department offers comprehensive, evidence-based Precision medicine for lung diseases respiratory care.

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Conditions We Treat

Respiratory Conditions &
Procedures We Offer

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Asthma & Allergic Airways Disease

Step-up/step-down inhaler therapy, trigger identification, allergen testing, Skin Prick Test (SPT), nebulisation protocols, long-term asthma action plans, & Allergy Immunotherapy.

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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Spirometry-guided GOLD staging, bronchodilator optimisation, pulmonary rehabilitation programmes and exacerbation management.

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Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD)

HRCT-guided diagnosis of IPF, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, sarcoidosis and connective tissue-associated ILD with specialist-led treatment.

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Sleep Disorders & Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

In-lab polysomnography, home sleep testing, CPAP/BiPAP titration, sleep nasal endoscopy, and comprehensive evaluation with ENT, Neurology, Dental, & Naturopathy specialist assessment and long-term follow-up for sleep-disordered breathing.

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Interventional Bronchoscopy

Flexible and rigid bronchoscopy,BAL, ICU Bronchoscopy for diagnostic & therapeutic purpose, foreign body removal.

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Pleural fluid aspiration

Medical thoracoscopy, image-guided pleural biopsy, indwelling pleural catheter placement, talc pleurodesis for malignant effusions.

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Tuberculosis & Chest Infections

DOTS-based TB management, post-COVID respiratory sequelae assessment and community-acquired pneumonia care.

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Lung Cancer Diagnosis & Staging

CT-guided screening, PET-guided staging, bronchoscopic and CT-guided biopsies coordinated with our dedicated Oncology team.

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Pneumonia (Lung Infections)

Advanced antimicrobial therapy and comprehensive respiratory support with bronchoscopy and interventional pulmonary care for effective infection management.

In-House Diagnostics

Pulmonology Lab & Procedures

PFT

Spirometry & Full PFT

Full pulmonary function testing with bronchodilator reversibility — NABL-accredited, same-day report. DLCO, 6 Min Walk Test

Imaging

HRCT Chest

High-resolution CT for parenchymal and interstitial lung disease evaluation with radiologist correlation.

Sleep Lab

Polysomnography

Full-night in-lab sleep study with EEG, ECG, SpO₂, respiratory event scoring and same-day summary.

Procedure

Bronchoscopy Suite

Dedicated bronchoscopy room with EBUS, fluoroscopy guidance and rapid on-site cytology (ROSE).

Monitoring

Ambulatory Oximetry

Overnight home pulse-oximetry for screening of sleep-disordered breathing and nocturnal desaturation.

Allergy

Allergen Skin Prick Test

Comprehensive allergy panel testing to identify respiratory allergen triggers for asthma and allergic rhinitis.

OPD Timings

Morning OPD: Monday – Saturday · 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Evening OPD: Monday – Saturday · 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Emergency respiratory care: 24×7 at KG Hospital Emergency Department

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Watch & Learn

KG Hospital Pulmonology — Videos

Hear from our pulmonologists, understand procedures, and learn more about advanced respiratory care at KG Hospital.

Pulmonology

Chronic COPD and How to Manage It – KG Hospital, Coimbatore 🏥

Chronic COPD is a long-term lung disease that gradually limits airflow, making it harder to breathe over time.

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Understand how pulmonary function testing helps diagnose asthma, COPD, and other breathing disorders.

Bronchoscopy

TB disease

A potentially serious infectious bacterial disease that mainly affects the lungs.

Pulmonology FAQs

Common
Questions

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OPD: Mon – Sat · 9 AM – 5 PM

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What is the difference between asthma and COPD? +
Asthma is usually allergic, often starts in childhood, and airway obstruction is largely reversible with inhalers. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) typically affects smokers or those with long-term exposure to dust/fumes, usually begins after age 40, and airflow limitation is only partially reversible. Both can coexist. A spirometry (PFT) test at KG Hospital can distinguish between them clearly — same-day results.
You should consult a pulmonologist if you experience: persistent cough lasting more than 3 weeks, unexplained breathlessness on exertion or at rest, wheezing, coughing up blood, excessive snoring or daytime sleepiness (possible sleep apnoea), recurrent chest infections, or if a chest X-ray or CT scan shows abnormalities. Early evaluation leads to better outcomes.
A Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) measures how well your lungs work — how much air you can inhale and exhale, and how quickly. You breathe into a mouthpiece connected to a spirometer. The test is painless, takes about 20–30 minutes, and results are available the same day at KG Hospital's NABL-accredited lab. It is the gold standard for diagnosing and staging asthma, COPD, and other lung diseases.
Not at all. A polysomnography is a non-invasive overnight sleep test. You sleep in KG Hospital's dedicated Sleep Lab room while sensors on your scalp, face, chest and legs record brain activity, breathing patterns, oxygen levels and body movements. There are no needles or medications involved. Most patients sleep adequately during the study. Results and a specialist review are provided the next morning.
Yes. KG Hospital's Pulmonology department manages all forms of tuberculosis including drug – Sensitive TB (Dots protocol) Pulmonary & extra Pulmonary. We also treat post-TB lung sequelae and COVID-19 lung complications. Sputum as well as BAL Sample testing, CBNAAT (Gene Xpert), culture and sensitivity, and HRCT are all available in-house for rapid diagnosis.
Yes. Pulmonology consultations, investigations and procedures at KG Hospital are covered under most major insurance policies including Star Health, HDFC Ergo, United India, and government schemes like CMCHIS and Ayushman Bharat. Cashless admission is available. Contact our Insurance Desk at 0422-4042121 Extn 205 for pre-authorisation guidance.