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A pulmonologist is a doctor who looks after problems related to the lungs and breathing. If you have a cough that is not going away, frequent breathing trouble, wheezing, asthma, COPD, repeated chest infections or other respiratory concerns, a pulmonologist can help find the underlying cause and guide you with the right treatment.

You should consider seeing a pulmonologist if you have a cough that keeps coming back, breathlessness during routine activities, wheezing, chest tightness, excessive mucus or repeated chest infections. If your breathing suddenly becomes very difficult or your symptoms are severe, seek urgent medical attention.

Some common symptoms include a persistent or recurring cough, breathlessness, wheezing, chest tightness, excess mucus, frequent chest infections and breathing difficulties during sleep. Having one of these symptoms does not necessarily mean you have a serious lung disease, so proper medical evaluation is important.

There can be many reasons for a recurring cough. It may follow a cold or respiratory infection, but allergies, asthma, acidity or acid reflux, smoking, pollution and certain lung conditions can also cause a persistent cough. If it continues for several weeks, it is worth getting it checked.

COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It is a long-term condition that makes it harder to move air in and out of the lungs. Smoking is a major risk factor, while long-term exposure to dust, smoke and air pollution can also contribute. Persistent cough, mucus and breathlessness are common symptoms.

Yes. Asthma can occur in adults as well as children. Some people notice wheezing, coughing or chest tightness after exercise, during an allergy flare-up, after an infection or when exposed to smoke or pollution. If these symptoms keep returning, a medical evaluation can help identify the cause.

Sleep medicine deals with health problems that affect sleep and, in some cases, breathing while you sleep. Loud snoring, waking up gasping for air, unusual daytime sleepiness or being told that you stop breathing during sleep are reasons to discuss your symptoms with a doctor.

Sleep apnoea can sometimes go unnoticed because it happens while you are asleep. Loud or frequent snoring, pauses in breathing, waking suddenly or gasping for air, morning headaches and excessive daytime sleepiness can be possible signs. Not everyone who snores has sleep apnoea, so proper evaluation is important.

A sleep study is usually considered when your symptoms suggest a sleep-related breathing problem. Your doctor will first understand your symptoms and medical history and then decide whether a sleep study is appropriate.

The tests depend on your symptoms and medical history. Depending on the situation, you may be advised to have a chest X-ray, pulmonary function test, spirometry, CT scan, blood tests, oxygen assessment or a sleep study. In selected cases, bronchoscopy may also be considered.

A lung function test helps doctors understand how well your lungs are working and how easily air moves in and out of them. It is commonly used while evaluating conditions such as asthma and COPD and can also help assess unexplained breathing difficulties.

Bronchoscopy is a procedure that allows a doctor to look inside the airways using a thin medical instrument called a bronchoscope. It is not required for every lung problem and may be recommended when a closer look at the airways is needed.

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Every person's symptoms and medical history are different. If you have a question about your breathing, lungs or sleep, feel free to get in touch with us.

For persistent cough, breathlessness, wheezing, sleep-related breathing problems or other respiratory concerns, a proper medical consultation can help identify the right next step.

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