Our Services
Diagnostic Services:
Each diagnostic service and treatment by Dr Kedia is tailored to the specific needs of the patient and the nature of their respiratory condition, aiming to improve symptoms, prevent complications, and enhance overall lung function and quality of life.
Imaging Studies
Pulmonary Function Tests
Bronchoscopy
Laboratory Tests
Sleep Studies:
Imaging Studies:
- Chest X-ray: To visualize the lungs and surrounding structures for abnormalities such as pneumonia, lung tumours, or fluid accumulation.
- Computed Tomography (CT) Scan: Provides detailed images of the chest to assess lung anatomy, detect tumours, evaluate pulmonary embolism, and assess lymph nodes.
- High-Resolution CT (HRCT): Offers enhanced detail of lung tissue, useful for diagnosing interstitial lung diseases and evaluating lung fibrosis.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Occasionally used for detailed imaging, especially when assessing vascular structures or soft tissues.
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs):
Antlia is a Forced Oscillation Technique (FOT)
Antlia® is a non-invasive pulmonary diagnostic device, pioneeer in kumaon region, based on the Forced Oscillation Technique (FOT) for evaluating pulmonary diseases related to central and peripheral airways under tidal breathing conditions.
The system, accessible via laptop, desktop, or tablet, utilizes sinusoidal excitations or a combination of sinusoidal waves at frequencies ranging from 5 Hz to 20 Hz.
By measuring parameters at different frequencies, it assesses different regions of the lungs, characterizing respiratory impedance through its components: resistance (Rrs) and reactance (Xrs).
The design patent for Antlia® is currently under filing.
Benefits
Antlia offers several benefits:
It is easy to set up, install, and calibrate, and is lightweight and portable. Using the clinically proven Forced Oscillation Technique (FOT) and designed according to ERS guidelines, it is the first device to interpret data from the Indian population. Antlia is ideal for all patients, including pediatric, geriatric, post-surgical, and uncooperative patients, as it requires only tidal breathing, avoiding complex maneuvers. It provides information about lung mechanics, assesses small airway obstructions, and aids in the early diagnosis of obstructive lung diseases. The test completes in about 36 seconds.
Book Appointment - Spirometry: Measures lung function, including lung volume and airflow rates, to diagnose conditions like asthma, COPD, and restrictive lung diseases.
- Lung Volumes: Assesses the total capacity of the lungs and specific volumes, useful in diagnosing restrictive lung diseases.
- Diffusing Capacity (DLCO): Measures the ability of the lungs to transfer gases from the air sacs to the blood, helping diagnose diseases affecting gas exchange.
Bronchoscopy
- Flexible Bronchoscopy: Uses a thin, flexible tube with a camera to examine the airways and obtain samples (biopsies, washings) for diagnosing lung infections, tumours, or interstitial lung diseases.
Laboratory Tests:
- Arterial Blood Gas (ABG): Measures oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood, crucial in assessing respiratory function and managing critically ill patients.
- Sputum Culture and Sensitivity: Identifies bacteria or fungi causing respiratory infections and determines the most effective antibiotic treatment.
- Molecular Diagnostic Tests: Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and other tests to detect specific pathogens like tuberculosis or respiratory viruses.
Sleep Studies:
- Polysomnography: Monitors sleep patterns, breathing, and oxygen levels to diagnose sleep-related breathing disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea.
Treatments Options:
These Are Some Treatment Options!
1. Medications:
- Bronchodilators: For managing airflow obstruction in conditions like asthma and COPD.
- Corticosteroids: Reduce inflammation in conditions such as asthma, COPD exacerbations, and interstitial lung diseases.
- Antibiotics/Antifungals: Treat bacterial and fungal respiratory infections.
- Antivirals: For specific viral infections like influenza or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
2. Therapies:
- Oxygen Therapy: Supplemental oxygen for patients with chronic hypoxemia or acute respiratory failure.
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Comprehensive program including exercise, education, and counselling to improve lung function and quality of life in chronic lung diseases.
- Mechanical Ventilation: Provides respiratory support for patients with severe respiratory failure or during surgery.
- BiPAP/CPAP: Non-invasive ventilation to manage sleep-related breathing disorders like obstructive sleep apnea.
3. Procedures:
- Thoracentesis: Drains fluid from the pleural space to relieve symptoms of pleural effusion.
- Pleurodesis: Chemical or mechanical procedure to prevent recurrence of pleural effusion by inducing adhesion of the pleura.
- Lung Biopsy: Surgical or percutaneous procedure to obtain tissue samples for histopathological examination.
- Pneumothorax Treatment: Chest tube insertion or pleurodesis to manage collapsed lung.
Skills
Dr Kedia possesses vast clinical skills in pulmonary medicine, including diagnosing diseases based on symptoms and clinical findings, managing cardiorespiratory emergencies, and prescribing medications in outpatient settings.