The Department of Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine at Charak Memorial Hospital is a comprehensive and specialized healthcare facility dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of respiratory, lung, and sleep-related conditions. Staffed by a team of highly skilled and experienced pulmonologists and sleep medicine specialists, the department provides exceptional care to patients suffering from both acute and chronic diseases affecting the lungs, airways, respiratory system, and sleep health. Recognizing the close relationship between respiratory function and sleep quality, the department offers an integrated approach to care that addresses both conditions simultaneously.

Key Services and Specialties:

General Pulmonology: The department offers comprehensive care for a variety of respiratory conditions, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchitis, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, and pleural diseases. Our pulmonologists work closely with patients to develop personalized treatment plans and provide ongoing management of their respiratory health.

General Sleep Medicine: The department provides expert care for a wide range of sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, sleepwalking, and circadian rhythm disorders. Our sleep specialists work closely with patients to identify the root causes of their sleep disturbances and develop effective, individualized management strategies.

Specialized Clinics: The department houses several specialized clinics focused on specific areas of pulmonary and sleep medicine, such as asthma and allergy management, COPD and smoking cessation, sleep apnea and CPAP therapy, interstitial lung disease, insomnia and behavioral sleep medicine, and sleep-related breathing disorders. These clinics are staffed by physicians with advanced training and expertise in their respective fields.

Diagnostic Services: Patients have access to a wide range of diagnostic services within the department, including pulmonary function tests (spirometry), bronchoscopy, chest X-rays, CT scans, overnight polysomnography (sleep studies), home sleep apnea testing, multiple sleep latency tests (MSLT), arterial blood gas analysis, and actigraphy. These services aid in the accurate diagnosis and monitoring of various respiratory and sleep-related conditions.

Inpatient Care: The department provides comprehensive inpatient care for individuals requiring hospitalization for acute respiratory illnesses, respiratory failure, severe sleep disorders, or exacerbations of chronic conditions. Our pulmonologists and sleep medicine specialists work closely with nurses, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and holistic care.

Preventive Medicine: The Department of Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine places a strong emphasis on preventive care, offering services such as lung health screenings, sleep health assessments, smoking cessation programs, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), counseling on sleep hygiene and lifestyle modifications, and vaccination programs for respiratory infections such as influenza and pneumonia.

The Department of Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine at Charak Memorial Hospital is committed to delivering patient-centered care, utilizing evidence-based practices and the latest advancements in respiratory medicine and sleep science. The team of specialists works collaboratively with cardiologists, neurologists, thoracic surgeons, ENT specialists, psychiatrists, and other experts within the hospital to provide comprehensive and integrated care for patients with complex or multisystem respiratory and sleep-related disorders.