Pulmonologist & Chest Specialist in Jalandhar
A pulmonologist (chest specialist) treats conditions of the lungs and airways — asthma, COPD, chronic cough, pneumonia, tuberculosis and sleep-related breathing problems. At Oxford Hospital, Jalandhar, consultations are with Dr. HS Dhingra (MD Pulmonary Medicine), with spirometry, chest X-ray and CT in-house and ICU care for severe illness.
When to see a chest specialist
- Cough lasting more than three weeks
- Breathlessness on mild exertion, or wheezing
- Coughing up blood
- Frequent chest infections
- Loud snoring with daytime sleepiness
- A smoker over 40 with any of these
Lung function testing
Spirometry (PFT) measures how much air you can breathe out and how fast. It confirms asthma or COPD, shows how severe it is, and tells whether treatment is working. It takes about 15–30 minutes.
Punjab's smog season
Smoke from crop-residue burning in October and November, cold air and winter infections all flare up asthma and COPD. Keep taking your preventer inhaler, limit outdoor exertion on high-smog days, and get the annual flu vaccine.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book with the chest specialist?
Call or WhatsApp +91 98550 00028. OPD runs Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 7 PM — confirm the doctor's days when you book. Bring previous X-rays, CT scans and your inhalers.
Is my inhaler habit-forming?
No. Inhalers deliver a tiny dose directly to the lungs and are not addictive. A daily preventer inhaler is the safest and most effective treatment for asthma; what matters is using the right technique.
Is COPD the same as asthma?
No. Asthma usually starts younger, comes and goes, and responds well to inhaled steroids. COPD is mostly caused by smoking or long exposure to smoke (including chulha smoke), develops after 40, and causes persistent breathlessness. Spirometry tells them apart.
Is respiratory treatment cashless?
Cashless under Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY), CGHS, ECHS, ESI and 20+ insurers and TPAs, subject to scheme rules and pre-authorisation.
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