Pulmonology & Sleep Sciences Hub in Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Advanced Chest Medicine & Interventional Pulmonology in Vellore. We specialize in Chronic Asthma management, Sleep Apnea screening, and precision Bronchoscopy.
Technology
Sleep Study Hub
Diagnostic
Advanced PFT Lab
Care Focus
Asthma & Allergy
Emergency
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Department Snapshot: Pulmonology & Sleep Sciences Hub in Vellore, Tamil Nadu
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Breathe Free: Excellence in Chest & Sleep Medicine
The Department of Pulmonology & Sleep Sciences at Indira Super Speciality Hospital is a centre of regional excellence dedicated to the science of respiration. We provide a Tertiary-Level clinical pathway for patients suffering from persistent cough, shortness of breath, and chronic lung conditions like Asthma, COPD, and Interstitial Lung Disease.
Our facility integrates high-precision Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) with a state-of-the-art Sleep Study Lab. Whether you are a smoker looking for a lung health screening or a patient with severe allergic asthma, we deliver Precision Pulmonary Care that prioritizes lung capacity restoration.
Sleep Medicine Hub
Don't ignore snoring. We offer Full Night Polysomnography (Sleep Study) to detect Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)—a critical risk factor for heart attacks and strokes.
Asthma & Allergy Clinic
Moving beyond basic inhalers. We specialize in Phenotyped Asthma Management, utilizing biological therapies and precise indoor allergy mapping.
- Rapid Spirometry Hub
- Inhalation Therapy Guidance
Advanced Chest Care Domains
COPD & Smoking
Comprehensive care for Smokers Lung (COPD) focusing on lung preservation and quality of life.
- Smoking Cessation
- Long-term Oxygen
- Pulmonary Rehab
- Bronchodilator Hub
Sleep Disordered Breathing
Precision diagnosis of sleep-related breathing issues that cause daytime sleepiness and fatigue.
- Full Night Polysomnography
- CPAP Compliance Lab
- Obesity Hypoventilation
- Narcolepsy Screening
Invasive Diagnostics
High-precision internal lung visualization for biopsies and foreign body removal.
- Flexible Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Biopsy
- Pleural Fluid Drainage
- Lung Cancer Workup
Clinical Insight: Understanding Obstructive Lung Disease
Many patients confuse Asthma and COPD. While both cause wheezing and breathing difficulty, their underlying biology is different. Asthma is usually an inflammatory reaction to allergens and is often reversible. COPD is a structural damage to the lung sacs (alveoli), usually permanent but manageable.
At Indira Hospital, our Accuracy Protocol includes:
SPIRO
Reversibility Test
FeNO
Inflammation Check
DLCO
Gas Exchange Map
OSAS
Sleep Apnea Index
By utilizing advanced lung function mapping, we ensure that your treatment plan is tailored to your specific lung physiology—avoiding over-medication while ensuring maximum breathing comfort.
Pulmonary & Sleep: Specialist Clinical FAQs
Q.Are inhalers habit-forming? Can I stop them if I feel better?
No. Inhalers are NOT addictive. They deliver medication directly to the lungs with minimal side effects. Stopping them abruptly if you 'feel better' allows underlying inflammation to return, often leading to more severe rescue hospitalizations.
Q.How do I know if my snoring is dangerous?
Snoring paired with daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, or waking up gasping for air is a sign of <strong>Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).</strong> If untreated, OSA significantly increases the risk of heart failure, strokes, and car accidents.
Q.What is a Bronchoscopy, and is it painful?
A Bronchoscopy involves passing a thin, flexible tube into the airways to see the lungs internally. It is done under local anesthesia and mild sedation, making it a very safe and comfortable procedure for obtaining biopsies or removing blockages.
Q.Can smoker's lung (COPD) be cured?
Structural damage to lungs in COPD is permanent. However, with <strong>Pulmonary Rehabilitation</strong>, long-acting bronchodilators, and consistent smoking cessation, we can significantly improve lung function and return you to a productive life.
Q.What is the PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) for?
PFT is like an 'ECG for the Lungs.' It measures how much air you can breathe in and out, and how fast you can do it. It is the gold standard for diagnosing asthma, COPD, and scarring (ILD).
Q.Is chronic cough always related to the lungs?
Not necessarily. Chronic cough can also be caused by severe acid reflux (GERD) or post-nasal drip from sinusitis. A pulmonologist evaluates all these 'Triggers' to find the true root cause.
Q.Does COVID-19 cause long-term lung damage?
Some patients experience <strong>Post-COVID Pulmonary Fibrosis</strong> (lung scarring). With early steroid therapy and specialized lung-strengthening exercises, many of these scars can be managed, restoring breathing capacity.
Q.What is a Sleep Study (Polysomnography)?
It is a painless overnight test where we monitor your brain waves, heart rate, oxygen levels, and breathing patterns while you sleep. It is the only definitive way to diagnose sleep disorders correctly.
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