Apex Multispeciality Hospital : Kopar Khairane
Chest Specialist (Pulmonologist) in Kopar Khairane, Navi Mumbai
The Pulmonology department at Apex Multispeciality Hospital, Kopar Khairane, diagnoses and treats lung and breathing problems such as asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, pneumonia and long-standing cough. Chest physicians use tests including lung function tests (PFT) and bronchoscopy, and patients with severe breathing difficulty can be treated with BiPAP or in the ICU.
When should you see a chest specialist?
- A cough lasting more than 2 to 3 weeks
- Breathlessness on walking or climbing stairs
- Wheezing or a whistling sound when breathing
- Coughing up blood
- Chest pain that worsens with breathing or coughing
- Repeated chest infections
- An abnormal chest X-ray
- Long-term smoking, or exposure to dust, fumes or cooking smoke
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Conditions we treat
- Asthma in adults
- COPD (chronic bronchitis and emphysema)
- Tuberculosis (TB), including drug-resistant TB
- Pneumonia and other chest infections
- Lung abscess
- Pleural effusion (fluid around the lungs)
- Allergic cough and bronchitis
- Severe breathing failure, including ARDS, in the ICU
Lung abscess
A lung abscess is a pus-filled cavity in the lung, usually caused by infection. Symptoms include fever, cough with foul-smelling sputum and weight loss. Treatment is mainly a long course of antibiotics, guided by sputum tests and chest imaging. A few patients need drainage. Our chest physicians manage lung abscess with the surgical team when needed.
Tests available
- Pulmonary function test (PFT) to measure how well your lungs work
- Bronchoscopy to look inside the airways and take samples
- Chest X-ray in the hospital
- Sputum tests, including tests for TB [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: which TB tests are done in-house (smear, NAAT) and which by referral]
- Blood oxygen measurement and arterial blood gas tests
Our chest physicians
Respiratory care at Apex is supported by Apex Hospital’s respiratory care team, including:
- Prem Mourya, MD (Chest Physician)
- Manas Bhanushali, MD (Chest Physician)
Meet the team on our doctors page.
Chest specialist in Kopar Khairane, Navi Mumbai
Patients can see a chest physician, have lung tests and, if needed, be admitted for oxygen, BiPAP or ICU care in one hospital. Apex Multispeciality Hospital is in Sector 19, Kopar Khairane, near MSEB, and serves patients from Kopar Khairane, Ghansoli, Vashi and nearby parts of Navi Mumbai. Get directions.
Why patients choose Apex for lung care
- Two MD chest physicians
- PFT and bronchoscopy in the hospital
- BiPAP, ventilators and ICU for severe breathing problems
- 24/7 emergency care for breathing emergencies
- A NABH-accredited hospital with cashless insurance through partner TPAs
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a pulmonologist and a chest physician?
They are the same specialty in practice. Both terms describe doctors who diagnose and treat lung and breathing problems.
When should I see a doctor for a cough?
See a doctor if a cough lasts more than 2 to 3 weeks, if you cough up blood, or if you have breathlessness, fever or weight loss.
Does Apex Hospital treat asthma and COPD?
Yes. Chest physicians at Apex diagnose and manage asthma and COPD, including inhaler plans and treatment of flare-ups.
Can I get a lung function test at Apex Hospital?
Yes. Pulmonary function tests (PFT) are done at the hospital. Please book in advance.
Does Apex treat severe breathing problems?
Yes. Patients with severe breathlessness can receive oxygen, BiPAP or ventilator support in the ICU.
Sources
- World Health Organization: COPD fact sheet