Paediatric Respiratory Medicine

Paediatric Respiratory Medicine

Overview

“Paediatric Pulmonology Department deals with all problems related to upper airway and lungs. More than 40% of our patients visiting our OPD is due to respiratory diseases. Some children are born with breathing problems while majority of children acquire it over years of life. Early diagnosis and management prevents any damage to the respiratory system and allows kids to grow and lead a normal life.”

Breath Easy : Paediatric Pulmonology Care 

At Masonic Children’s Hospital, we understand that every child’s lung health is unique. Our Paediatric Pulmonology team is dedicated to providing personalized care and support to help your child breathe easy.

Comprehensive Care for Respiratory Conditions

Our team of expert Paediatric Pulmonologists diagnoses and treats a wide range of respiratory conditions, including:

  •  Asthma and chronic cough
  • Cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis
  • Primary Ciliary dyskinesia
  • Sleep disorders, including sleep apnea
  • Chronic lung disease of prematurity

State-of-the-Art Facilities and Technology
Our hospital is equipped with the latest technology and facilities to ensure accurate diagnoses and effective treatments. Our Paediatric Pulmonology services include:

  • Pulmonary function testing, includes spirometry and Forced oscillation technique.
  • Flexible bronchoscopy and other diagnostic and therapeutic procedures like Airway surveillance, Bronchoalveolar lavage, Foreign body retrieval and Endobronchial biopsies.
  • Level 3 -Sleep studies
  • Skin prick test

Our Specialities

Paediatric respiratory clinic

Spirometry test

Facilities and Treatment

Meet Our Team expert:

Our Paediatric Pulmonology team is led by Dr C Thangaraj DNB(Ped), European Respiratory Diplomate, PDF (Ped Pulmo), DPAA , a renowned expert in Paediatric respiratory care. He has completed the Paediatric Pulmonology fellowship from prestigious Institute of Child health, Madras Medical college,Chennai.  Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate, family-centered care to every child we serve.

Appointments: Monday to Saturday: 8am to 5pm.

Team of Doctors

Dr C Thangaraj

Qualifications - MBBS DNB(Ped), European Respiratory Diplomate, PDF (Ped Pulmo), DPAA
Availability - MONDAY - SATURDAY

Dr. P. S. KARTHIKEYAN

Qualifications - M.B.B.S., DCH., DNB, DAAI
Experience - 15+ YEARS
Availability - MONDAY - SATURDAY

Dr. K. DULASI DURGA

Qualifications - M.B.B.S., MD, DPAA
Experience - 10+ years
Availability - MONDAY - SATURDAY