Pulmonology

CritICare Asia Hospitals, a leading pulmonology hospital in Malad West, Mumbai, offers pulmonology care for a wide range of respiratory conditions.

Pulmonology

Pulmonology Hospital in Malad, Mumbai

CritiCare Asia Hospitals, a leading pulmonology hospital in Malad, Mumbai, provides care for a wide range of respiratory conditions, including chronic airway disease, infections, sleep-related breathing disorders, and rarer genetic lung conditions. Care usually starts with a detailed clinical history and physical examination, and moves to targeted testing only where the presentation calls for it. The department manages everything from a first-time diagnosis to long-term follow-up for patients living with chronic respiratory disease. Reach out to our experienced specialists for detailed evaluation and pulmonology treatment in Malad, Mumbai.

Conditions We Treat

  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
    a progressive condition that narrows the airways and damages lung tissue over time, usually tied to long-term exposure to smoke, pollutants, or occupational irritants
  • Pneumonia
    an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, from mild cases managed at home to severe ones needing hospitalisation
  • Tuberculosis
    a bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs, needing extended, carefully monitored treatment and close follow-up to confirm resolution
  • Cystic Fibrosis
    a genetic condition in which thick, sticky mucus builds up in the lungs and digestive system, requiring lifelong, multidisciplinary management
  • Chronic Bronchitis
    persistent inflammation of the airway lining that causes a long-standing cough and excess mucus, often overlapping with COPD

Pulmonary Tests

Diagnosis in Pulmonology depends heavily on functional and imaging-based testing, since two patients with similar symptoms can have very different underlying causes. Our range of pulmonary tests in Malad includes:

  • Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)
    measures lung capacity and airflow to assess how well the lungs are working, and is central to diagnosing and monitoring conditions like asthma and COPD
  • Polysomnography (Sleep Study)
    overnight monitoring of breathing, oxygen levels and heart rate, used to diagnose sleep apnoea and other sleep-related breathing disorders
  • Allergy Testing
    skin or blood tests to identify the allergens behind asthma or other allergy-linked respiratory symptoms
  • Bronchoscopy
    a thin, flexible scope passed into the airways for direct inspection, tissue sampling or clearing of obstructions
  • Thoracoscopy
    a minimally invasive procedure to examine the pleural space, typically for unexplained fluid build-up or suspected pleural disease

Our Approach to Pulmonology Care

Diagnosis at CritiCare Asia Hospitals relies on clinical assessment as much as on testing, because imaging and lab results tell only part of the story. Medical management is tried first where it is enough, and more invasive testing or procedures are considered when symptoms persist, recur, or do not respond as expected. The department's approach includes:

  • Clinical evaluation
    supported by spirometry, imaging or endoscopic testing where the case calls for it
  • Medical management
    as the first line of treatment across most respiratory conditions
  • Stepwise escalation
    procedures such as bronchoscopy or thoracoscopy only when non-invasive assessment has not given a clear answer
  • Sleep study–based evaluation
    for suspected sleep apnoea and other sleep-related breathing concerns
  • Long-term monitoring
    of chronic conditions by pulmonary specialists
  • Coordinated care
    with other departments where a respiratory condition overlaps with broader health concerns

Book a Pulmonology Consultation

A persistent cough, breathlessness, recurring chest infections, or disrupted sleep from breathing pauses are worth evaluating early and should not be left to settle on their own. The Pulmonology department at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Malad, offers the best pulmonology treatment in Malad to patients with advanced technology.

Frequently Asked Questions

A cough lasting more than a few weeks, ongoing breathlessness, recurring chest infections or night-time breathing disturbances are all reasons to seek evaluation from a pulmonologist in Malad.

In most cases, yes. Polysomnography remains the standard way to confirm the diagnosis and establish severity, which then shapes the treatment recommendation.

A breathing test in which you blow into a device that measures how much air you can breathe out and how fast. It helps diagnose asthma and COPD and track how well treatment is working.

It usually cannot be cured, but it can be well controlled. Using preventer inhalers regularly, avoiding triggers, and following an action plan lets most people live normally with few attacks.

Technique matters as much as the medicine. Shake it, breathe out, inhale slowly while pressing, then hold your breath briefly. A spacer helps. Ask your clinician to check your technique at follow-up visits.

A detailed history combined with a Pulmonary Function Test usually clarifies the diagnosis, since the two conditions can look alike but respond differently to treatment.

It is typically done under sedation to keep patients comfortable, and most go home the same day.

Treatment involves a structured antibiotic course over several months, with periodic follow-up to track response and confirm the infection has cleared.

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