Question 1

Where does Dr. Amrish Patel practice?

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Dr. Amrish Patel practices at Sparsh Hospital - Navrangpura.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Amrish Patel?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Amrish Patel for PULMONOLOGY. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What does Dr. Amrish Patel specialises in ?

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Dr. Amrish Patel specialises as Pulmonologist.

Question 4

Who is Dr. Amrish Patel?

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Dr. Amrish Patel is a Pulmonologist in Navrangpura, Ahmedabad Dr. Amrish Patel practices at Sparsh Hospital in Navrangpura, Ahmedabad and Sparsh Hospital in Mithakhali, Ahmedabad. Service provided by the doctor is: PULMONOLOGY.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 5

What is a Pulmonologist?

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A pulmonologist is a medical professional who specialize in diagnosing and treating lung-related conditions.

Question 6

What type of respiratory problems can a Pulmonologist treat?

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Pulmonologists treat the following respiratory conditions:
• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• Pulmonary hypertension
• Emphysema
• Lung cancer
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Cystic fibrosis
• Tuberculosis
• Obstructive sleep apnea

Question 7

When do you need to visit a Pulmonologist?

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You should visit a pulmonologist when you experience the following symptoms:
• Problems in exercising due to difficulty in breathing 
• Unexplained weight loss with cough since over 4 weeks
• A persistent cough
• Smoking habit
• Bloody mucus with pus
• Shortness of breath

Question 8

What tests wil a Pulmonologist do for a check up?

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Pulmonologists typically recommend pulmonary function tests or PFTs. They are a group of tests which generally include spirometry, lung volume tests, arterial blood gas test, lung diffusion capacity, and pulse oximetry estimates. They might even order a chest X-ray or CT scan, based on your individual needs.

Question 9

What is the difference between a Pulmonologist and chest surgeon?

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Chest surgeons perform surgical procedures on the lungs and heart. Pulmonologists may perform specialized procedures to obtain samples from the lung or chest but do not perform surgeries.e.g. bronchoscopy

Question 10

How will a Pulmonologist check whether my lungs are working fine?

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Pulmonologists conduct a lung function test. In this test, pulmonologists measure how much and how quickly one exhales air. Another common test pulmonologists do is spirometry. In this test, you are asked to breathe into a mouthpiece, which is connected to an instrument named spirometer. The device assesses your lung volume and other parameters.

Dr. Amrish Patel

Navrangpura, Ahmedabad

Sparsh Hospital

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