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Asthma & Allergy
An allergic condition affecting nose and lungs, characterized by a runny nose, sneezing, coughing, wheezing, and breathlessness
COPD
A debilitating airway condition marked by narrowing of airways and structural damage to the lungs' gas exchange units, most commonly caused by smoking, presenting with chronic cough and breathing difficulty.
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Lung Cancer
A cancer that starts in the lungs and can spread to other organs in the body
Pneumonia
An infection of the lungs that may be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi
Tuberculosis
A chronic infection of the lungs caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis
Bronchiectasis
A chronic lung disease characterized by structural damage to the airways that can be cuased by infections or other lung disease
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
A chronic and fibrosing condition that can adversely affect the gas exchange function of the lungs
Snoring & OSA
A sleep disorder characterized by snoring, disturbed sleep, and day time sleepiness
Pleural Effusion
Fluid collection inside the chest, which can occur because of various lung diseases
Dr. Sateesh Chandra Alavala, MD, DM, Pulmonologist, Visakhapatnam
Dr. Sateesh Chandra Alavala is the best pulmonologist in Visakhapatnam and a highly skilled interventional Pulmonologist, specializing in procedures such as adult and pediatric bronchoscopy, thoracoscopy, and Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS). With extensive experience, he has successfully performed hundreds of pelural fluid aspirations, chest drain insertions, pigtail catheter placements, and indwelling pelural catheter procedures. His expertise also includes ultrasound-guided procedures, including transthoracic fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) and biopsies, which are crucial in the diagnosis of lung cancer. The center is fully equipped with facilities including pulmonary function testing, spirometry, FeNO (Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide ), chest X-rays, and a dedicated laboratory capable of performing a full range of routine blood investigations, ensuring comprehensive respiratory care under one roof.
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