About Respiratory Medicine at Smita Memorial Hospital
The Department of Respiratory Medicine at Smita Memorial Hospital cares for patients with symptoms related to the lungs, breathing, allergies and sleep. Experienced pulmonologists work with trained technicians, paramedical staff and ICU nursing professionals to deliver comprehensive, compassionate care.
The department is equipped with a dedicated sleep laboratory suite, a bronchoscopy suite, an endoscopy laboratory and a pulmonary function laboratory, and is supported by the critical care unit, an isolation ICU, the Medical ICU and 24×7 emergency services.
Respiratory Medicine treatments & services
Outpatient assessment
Detailed evaluation by the specialist panel, essential tests and treatment.
Pulmonary function testing
Spirometry and PFT to diagnose lung disease and assess lung function.
Bronchoscopy suite
Flexible fibreoptic bronchoscopy for diagnosis and treatment, including bronchoalveolar lavage and foreign body removal.
Sleep laboratory
Sleep studies and CPAP titration for suspected sleep-related breathing disorders.
Inpatient & critical care
Multimodality support with the MICU and isolation ICU.
Conditions we treat
- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Emphysema
- Interstitial lung disease
- Pneumonia and lung infections
- Bronchitis
- Tuberculosis
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Lung cancer
- Cystic fibrosis
- Sleep disorders
When should you see a specialist?
Consider booking a consultation if you notice any of the following. This is general guidance, not a diagnosis.
- A cough lasting more than three weeks, or coughing blood
- Breathlessness, wheezing or chest tightness
- Frequent chest infections
- Loud snoring with pauses in breathing or daytime sleepiness
- Long-term smoking, or exposure to dust or fumes at work
Respiratory Medicine doctors in Thodupuzha
Respiratory Medicine — frequently asked questions
Is a sleep study available in Thodupuzha?
Yes. The department has a state-of-the-art sleep laboratory for comprehensive sleep studies and CPAP titration.
What is a pulmonary function test?
A PFT measures how much air your lungs hold and how quickly you can move air in and out. It helps diagnose asthma, COPD and interstitial lung disease and monitor how well treatment is working.
Is bronchoscopy done at Smita Memorial Hospital?
Yes. A dedicated bronchoscopy suite performs flexible fibreoptic bronchoscopy for diagnosis and treatment, including bronchoalveolar lavage and foreign body removal.
Do you treat tuberculosis?
Yes, tuberculosis is among the conditions treated in the department.