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About Dept. of Pulmonory Medicine

Pulmonology is a medical speciality focused on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders affecting the respiratory system, including the lungs, airways, and respiratory muscles. Pulmonologists manage a wide range of conditions, from asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to lung infections (like Tuberculosis and Pneumonia etc.) and sleep-related breathing disorders.

Common Pulmonology Conditions

Asthma: A chronic condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, causing breathing difficulties.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): A group of lung diseases, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, that cause obstructed airflow and breathing problems.
Pneumonia: An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid or pus.
Interstitial Lung Disease: A group of disorders causing progressive scarring of lung tissue, affecting the ability to breathe and get enough oxygen.
Sleep Apnea: A sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep.
Tuberculosis: A chronic lung disease that mainly affects the lungs, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Lung Cancer: A type of cancer that begins in the lungs and is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths worldwide.

Meet Our Pulmonologist

Dr. K. Yugandhar, MD, FCCP (USA)

Dr. K. Yugandhar is a distinguished pulmonologist with over 20+ years of experience in treating various respiratory conditions including interventional pulmonology. Dr. Yugandhar is known for his expertise in managing complex pulmonary diseases and his dedication to providing compassionate care to his patients.

Education: MBBS, MD, FCCP (USA), Diploma in advanced management of respiratory diseases from Harvard Medical School, Fellowship in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

Experience: 20+ years of experience in pulmonology, critical care, respiratory allergy and sleep medicine

Specialization: Tuberculosis, Allergies, Asthma, COPD, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Cancer, Sleep Apnea, Bronchoscopy, Thoracoscopy

Professional Fellowship: Indian Medical Association (IMA), Tuberculosis Association of India (TAI), American Thoracic Society (ATS), Indian Chest Society (ICS), European Respiratory Society (ERS)

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Dept. of Pulmonory Medicine

About Dept. of Pulmonory Medicine

Common Pulmonology Conditions

Meet Our Pulmonologist

Dr. K. Yugandhar, MD, FCCP (USA)

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