Pulmonology

CritICare Asia Hospitals, a leading pulmonology hospital in Kurla, Mumbai, offers pulmonology care for a wide range of respiratory conditions.

Pulmonology

Pulmonology Hospital in Kurla, Mumbai

CritiCare Asia Hospitals, a leading pulmonology hospital in Kurla, Mumbai, delivers care for a broad spectrum of respiratory conditions. These include chronic airway disease, infections, sleep-related breathing disorders and rarer genetic lung conditions. The process generally begins with a detailed clinical history and physical examination, with targeted testing added only when the presentation requires it. From a first diagnosis through to long-term follow-up for chronic respiratory disease, the department supports patients at every stage. Reach out to our experienced specialists for detailed evaluation and pulmonology treatment in Kurla, Mumbai.

Our Approach to Pulmonology Care

At CritiCare Asia Hospitals, diagnosis draws on clinical assessment as much as testing, as imaging and lab results alone give only part of the picture. Medical management is tried first by our pulmonologists wherever it suffices, and more invasive tests or procedures come in when symptoms persist, return, or fail to respond as expected. The department's approach includes:

  • Clinical evaluation
    backed by spirometry, imaging or endoscopic testing when the case demands
  • Medical management
    as first-line treatment for most respiratory conditions
  • Escalation only when needed
    procedures like bronchoscopy or thoracoscopy are used only if non-invasive assessment has not given a clear answer
  • Sleep study–based evaluation
    for suspected sleep apnoea and other sleep-related breathing concerns
  • Long-term monitoring
    of chronic conditions by pulmonary specialists
  • Coordinated care
    with other departments when a respiratory condition overlaps with wider health concerns

Conditions We Treat

  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
    a progressive condition that gradually narrows the airways and damages lung tissue, usually linked to long-term exposure to smoke, pollutants, or occupational irritants
  • Pneumonia
    an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, from mild cases treated at home to severe ones that need hospital admission
  • Tuberculosis
    a bacterial infection affecting mainly the lungs, which calls for prolonged, closely monitored treatment and follow-up to confirm it has resolved
  • Cystic Fibrosis
    a genetic condition causing thick, sticky mucus to accumulate in the lungs and digestive system, needing lifelong, multidisciplinary care
  • Chronic Bronchitis
    ongoing inflammation of the airway lining producing a long-standing cough and excess mucus, frequently overlapping with COPD

Pulmonary Tests

Pulmonology diagnosis leans heavily on functional and imaging-based testing, because patients with similar symptoms can have quite different causes. The pulmonary tests in Kurla we offer include:

  • Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)
    records lung capacity and airflow to judge how well the lungs work, and is central to diagnosing and following asthma and COPD
  • Polysomnography (Sleep Study)
    overnight tracking of breathing, oxygen levels and heart rate to diagnose sleep apnoea and related sleep breathing disorders
  • Allergy Testing
    skin or blood tests that identify the specific allergens behind asthma or other allergy-related respiratory symptoms
  • Bronchoscopy
    a thin, flexible scope passed into the airways to look directly, take tissue samples or clear obstructions
  • Thoracoscopy
    a minimally invasive procedure that examines the pleural space, typically used for unexplained fluid build-up or suspected pleural disease

Book a Pulmonology Consultation

Persistent cough, breathlessness, repeated chest infections or disturbed sleep from pauses in breathing deserve early evaluation instead of a wait-and-see approach. The Pulmonology department at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Kurla, offers the best pulmonology treatment in Kurla to patients with advanced technology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Asthma causes reversible airway narrowing and often begins in childhood, with symptoms triggered by allergens or exercise. COPD develops gradually, usually after long exposure to smoke or pollutants, and causes persistent airflow limitation. Spirometry testing helps tell the two apart.

It measures how much air your lungs hold and how quickly you can exhale. You breathe into a mouthpiece while following instructions. The test is painless, though forceful breathing may leave you briefly light-headed or a little short of breath.

No. Inhalers deliver medicine directly to the airways and are not habit-forming. Needing them regularly reflects the underlying condition, not dependence. Using them as prescribed keeps symptoms controlled, and your doctor can also adjust the dose as your condition changes.

Yes. Pulmonary rehabilitation combines supervised exercise, breathing techniques and education to ease breathlessness and improve stamina. It does not reverse lung damage, but many people find daily activities become easier.

A cough lasting more than three weeks needs medical attention, especially with breathlessness, wheezing, chest pain or blood in the sputum. Unexplained weight loss or night sweats alongside a persistent cough also warrants prompt clinical assessment by a lung specialist.

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