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Pulmonology
PULMONOLOGY
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Department of chest
diseases, committed to providing comprehensive care of respiratory health with
focus on diagnosing, treating and managing a wide range of pulmonary
conditions.
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A 21 bedded indoor
female chest ward is available. We cover the pulmonology patients in male and
private ward as well.
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The Department of
Pulmonology is led by Brig (R) Dr Jamal Ahmed with the team members; Dr Asma
Ambreen and Dr Usman Ranjha, highly experienced consultants dedicated to
excellence in respiratory medicine, research and medical education. The
department has 10 active and committed PGTs.
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TB clinic and on
call ER services
Diagnostic and therapeutic services
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Bronchoscopy which
allows to directly visualize airways
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Pleuroscopy is used
to examine pleural space.
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Thoracocentesis are
performed for both diagnostic and therapeutic
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purposes, including
fluid analysis and relief of symptoms.
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Tube Thoracostomy
done for massive pleural effusion or
pneumothorax.
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Pleural biopsies
are carried out to aid in the diagnosis of conditions
such as TB and malignancy.
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USG chest provides
a non-invasive method to assess lung pathologies.
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In addition
specialized diagnostic facilities like Sleep Study
(Polysomnography)
is available to evaluate sleep related disorders.
Team Members
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Brig Dr Jamal Ahmed®
FCPS (Medicine), FCPS (Pulmonology), FRCP (Edin), HOD Pulmonology
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Dr Asma Ambreen
FCPS (Medicine), MCPS (Medicine), FCPS (Pulmonology), Assistant Professor
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Dr Hafiz Usman Khalid Ranjha
FCPS (Pulmonology), Senior Registrar