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Dr Chandrashekar Hb - Pulmologist/Chest Physician/Critical Care

DR CHANDRASHEKAR HB

MBBS | DTCD | MD
Pulmologist/Chest Physician/Critical Care
  • Fees: INR 750
  • Monday 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    (See all timing)

Introduction

Dr. Chandrashekar HB is the best Pulmonologist in Bengaluru and is currently associated with Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram.

Hospital Associations

Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram.

Services/Interest

  • Mouth and Nose Treatment
  • Sinuses Treatment
  • Throat (pharynx) Treatment
  • Voice box (larynx) Treatment
  • Windpipe (trachea) Treatment
  • Bronchial Tubes Treatment
  • Diaphragm Treatment
  • Asthma Treatment
  • Emphysema Treatment
  • Lung cancer Treatment
  • Pulmonary Hypertension Treatment
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Thoracoscopy

Experience

Dr. Chandrashekar HB is one of the best Pulmonologist in Bengaluru and has an experience of 36 years.

Professional Memberships

Indian Association of Occupational Health. Indian Chest Society. Indian Sleep Disorder Association. Indian Academy Of Allergy and European Respiratory Society (ERS).

Education

MBBS | DTCD | MD

I Speak

English, Hindi, Kannada

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Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram Timing

Monday - Friday
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Who is a pulmonologist?

A pulmonologist is a physician who has specialized education and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases.

When should you see a pulmonologist?

  • have difficulty breathing.
  • have a persistent cough.
  • regularly cough up blood or mucus.
  • smoke.
  • have unexplained weight loss.
  • have trouble exercising due to breathing problems

Do pulmonologists treat lung cancer?

Pulmonologists don't perform surgery but are in the part of the team of doctors to guide you through lung cancer. They help their patients by making the diagnosis and determining the stage of their cancer. They may help to determine whether or a patient is a candidate for lung cancer surgery, which means to decide if the patient will have enough lung volume after surgery.  They also work with the patient to maximize his breathing capacity after surgery.

What are the major diseases that psychiatrists treat?

The lung conditions treated by pulmonologist include:

  • Asthma
  • COPD
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Tuberculosis
  • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
  • Pulmonary fibrosis
  • Lung cancer

What are the common procedures performed by a pulmonologist?

Thoracentesis, a procedure in which a needle is inserted through the chest wall to remove fluid from a pleural effusion. Pulmonary function tests comprise several different tests which can help to diagnose lung disease and also monitor the response of disease to treatment. Biopsies and bronchoscopies are also performed by the pulmonologist. Bronchoscopy is another procedure in which a flexible tube is inserted into the mouth and down the trachea into the bronchus to look for cancerous.  Mediastinoscopy, a procedure is often done to see if the lung cancer has spread to lymph nodes that exist in the area in the central chest region.