Pulmonologist in Bangalore: Apollo Bangalore Pulmonologists

Apollo Bangalore Pulmonologists (Chest Specialist)

Pulmonology is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of lung diseases.

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Doctor - Pulmonologist	Schedule
Doctor - Pulmonologist	Days	Time
Dr. Vandhana Prabhu DTCD, DNB (Chest), FCCP Pulmonologist Bangalore Koramangala Apollo Clinic	Mon - Sat	6pm - 8pm

Lung Diseases
Our lungs allow us to breath and get oxygen into the bloodstream and the cells of our bodies. During a normal day, we breathe nearly 25,000 times, and take in (or inhale) large amounts of air. The air we take in is mostly oxygen and nitrogen. But air also has things in it that can hurt our lungs - bacteria, viruses, tobacco smoke, car exhaust, and other air pollutants. Lung disease is not only a killer, it can be life-long (or chronic).

There are many types of lung diseases. The following diseases that can affect the lungs are grouped according to how they affect the lungs.

Asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and cystic fibrosis. These all affect a person's airways and limit or block the flow of air in or out of the lungs.
Respiratory failure, pulmonary edema, pulmonary embolism, and pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure). These are caused by problems with the normal gas exchange and blood flow in the lungs.
Pneumonia and tuberculosis (TB). Bacteria or viruses can cause these diseases that affect the membrane (or pleura) that surrounds the lungs. Other infections can also affect the pleura.
Lung cancer. The number one cause of lung cancer is smoking. And the number of women with lung cancer is rising, particularly in younger women.
Stiffening and scarring of lungs. The spaces between the tissues of the lungs (called the interstitium) can become stiff and scarred. This can be caused by drugs, poisons, infections, or radiation.
Lung disorders from unusual atmospheric pressure. Atmospheric pressures that are not typical can cause lung disorders, or lung problems. This includes high altitudes (like in the mountains) where the air has less oxygen, or deep water where there is more atmospheric pressure and higher nitrogen levels in the blood.

Common symptoms, or signs, of lung disease include trouble breathing and shortness of breath, while feeling as if you are not getting enough air. People often complain of a long-term cough that will not go away, coughing up blood, and having pain when inhaling (breathing in) or exhaling (breathing out). Consult a Pulmonologist for more details.

Sleep Disorders
Any condition causing inadequate levels of restful sleep can affect daytime functioning and is considered a sleep disorder.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a common sleep disorder. The most common symptoms include loud snoring, sleepiness during the day, high blood pressure, and obesity. Untreated sleep apnea may cause cardiovascular disease, risk of accidents, and poor quality of life and work productivity.

Insomnia is a difficulty falling asleep and/or difficulty staying asleep. Brief periods of insomnia are extremely common but a smaller group of people are chronically affected and may benefit from a formal sleep evaluation and treatment.

Periodic Leg Movements during sleep are kicking movements of the legs during the night.

Restless Leg Syndrome can be a source of insomnia and is due to leg discomfort usually described as aching or as a crawling sensation, which makes the person feel that he/she must continually move their legs.

Narcolepsy is less common than sleep apnea. The main symptoms of narcolepsy are excessive and uncontrollable sleepiness, weakness during the day and dreams during daytime naps.

Treatment is individualized to the specific sleep disorder. Treatment options include continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), behavioural modification, medication and surgery.

It's recommended that you see a General Physician or Pulmonologist if you are experiencing a sleep disorder.