Pneumonia & Lung Infections
Known Symptoms
- Persistent cough producing mucus or phlegm regularly.
- Fever, chills, and sweating during infection episodes.
- Shortness of breath or rapid breathing is frequently observed.
- Chest pain or discomfort while breathing or coughing.
Known Causes
- Bacterial, viral, or fungal infections affecting the lungs.
- A weakened immune system reducing resistance to infections.
- Smoking or exposure to environmental pollutants.
- Chronic illnesses like diabetes or lung disease increasing risk.
Care
- Take prescribed antibiotics, antivirals, or antifungals as advised.
- Maintain hydration and get adequate rest for recovery.
- Avoid smoking and exposure to lung irritants.
- Seek immediate medical attention for severe or worsening symptoms.
- Persistent cough producing mucus or phlegm regularly.
- Fever, chills, and sweating during infection episodes.
- Shortness of breath or rapid breathing is frequently observed.
- Chest pain or discomfort while breathing or coughing.
Featured Specialities
Our Speciality Services
Pulmonology (Respiratory Medicine)
Our Respiratory Medicine department delivers specialist care for the full spectrum of lung and sleep disorders, from asthma and COPD to interstitial lung disease, lung cancer and acute respiratory failure. An interventional pulmonologist, sleep specialist, respiratory therapist and critical care expert make up our multidisciplinary team, which provides personalised diagnosis, bronchoscopic and image-guided interventions, comprehensive rehabilitation, and post-COVID support. The clinic offers in-depth functional testing (PFT, DLCO, body plethysmography, FeNO, CPET), level-1 and level-3 sleep studies, and therapeutic services such as EBUS, cryobiopsy, pleuroscopy, and bronchial artery embolisation.
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