Pulmonology
The lungs and breathing - asthma, long cough, breathlessness, TB and sleep-related breathing problems.
Dr. B. Ravinder
Pulmonologist
MBBS, MD Pulmonary Medicine
- Consulting
- Open 24 Hours · Every day
- Experience
- 13 years
- Speaks
- Telugu, English
What this clinicis actually for.
Pulmonology is breathing - the asthma that flares in the dust and cold, the cough that outstays a viral fever, the breathlessness that has crept up over months. In this region it also carries the steady, important work of tuberculosis: diagnosing it, and seeing every patient through the full course, because a course stopped halfway is how TB becomes drug-resistant. A chest X-ray and lung-function testing on site mean most breathing problems can be pinned down in a single visit.
Done in-house, usually the same day: Asthma · Cough · Breathless
- AsthmaWheezing and breathlessness controlled so attacks become rare.
- Long-standing coughA cough lasting more than three weeks, investigated for the cause.
- BreathlessnessGetting short of breath more easily than you should, worked up properly.
- COPD / smoker's lungOngoing management of chronic lung disease to keep you out of hospital.
- Tuberculosis (TB) careDiagnosis and the full supervised course of TB treatment.
- Chest infections & pneumoniaSerious chest infections treated, with a chest X-ray on site.
- Lung function testingA breathing test that measures how well the lungs are working.
- Snoring & sleep apnoeaLoud snoring and daytime sleepiness assessed for a treatable cause.
- Allergic airway problemsAllergy-driven cough and breathing trouble managed together.
When to wait,and when not to.
Come in straight away if
Don't book an appointment for these. Come to emergency, or call +91 9100005195.
- Severe breathlessness at rest, or lips and fingertips turning blue - come in now
- An asthma attack not relieved by the usual inhaler
- Coughing up blood
- A cough lasting more than three weeks with fever, night sweats or weight loss
- Chest pain with breathing, alongside fever and breathlessness
Lowering the risk
What actually makes a difference, not folklore.
- Stop smoking - nothing else you can do protects the lungs remotely as much
- Avoid known triggers: dust, smoke, strong fumes and cold air if they set you off
- Take asthma preventer inhalers daily even when you feel well
- Complete the entire TB course exactly as prescribed - never stop early
- Get the flu and pneumonia vaccines if you have a long-term lung condition
Looking after yourself
Alongside treatment - never instead of it.
- Learn correct inhaler technique - most people waste half the dose; ask us to check
- Keep a reliever inhaler with you at all times if you have asthma
- Track what triggers your attacks and share the pattern with the doctor
- For a productive cough, stay well hydrated and steam gently
- Never share TB medicines or stop them because you feel better - finish the course
This page is general information, not a diagnosis. It cannot account for your history, your medicines or your test results, and it is no substitute for being examined. If something here matches what you're experiencing, that is a reason to see a doctor - not a reason to treat yourself.
