Pulmonology
Diagnosis and treatment of lung and breathing conditions, including asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, pneumonia and sleep-related breathing problems.
- Services & clinics
- 12
- Specialists
- 1
- Emergency
- 24/7
Overview
The Pulmonology department at Birat Medical College Teaching Hospital cares for people with diseases of the lungs and airways. Our chest physicians diagnose and treat asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, tuberculosis, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease, fluid around the lungs and long-lasting cough or breathlessness. With air pollution, smoking and indoor smoke from cooking fuel common in the region, lung problems affect many families, and we work to help patients breathe more easily and stay active.
Chest care at BMCTH is supported by the facilities of a Kathmandu University affiliated teaching hospital. Digital X-ray and our 512-slice CT scanner allow detailed imaging of the lungs, while the laboratory offers microbiology and pathology testing, including sputum tests for tuberculosis and other infections. Our pulmonologists work with internal medicine, cardiology and the Birat Cancer Institute for patients with lung cancer. Patients with severe breathing problems can be treated in our Intensive Care Units with advanced life support, and the Emergency department provides urgent care around the clock.
Long-term lung conditions are best managed with good education and regular follow-up. Our team teaches correct inhaler technique, explains each treatment and supports patients who want to quit smoking. BMCTH accepts Government Health Insurance and the Social Security Fund (SSF), and the Bipanna Nagarik fund may support eligible patients with serious illnesses such as cancer. The Pulmonology OPD is open Sunday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and our Emergency department is open 24 hours a day for sudden severe breathlessness.
What we treat
13 common conditions- Asthma
- COPD (chronic bronchitis and emphysema)
- Pneumonia
- Tuberculosis
- Chronic cough
- Bronchiectasis
- Interstitial lung disease
- Pleural effusion (fluid around the lungs)
- Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
- Lung cancer
- Allergic rhinitis with asthma
- Sleep apnoea
- Coughing up blood
Services & procedures
Chest X-ray and CTDigital X-ray and CT imaging give detailed pictures of the lungs and chest.View service Our specialists
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Common questions
See a chest specialist if you have a cough lasting more than three weeks, wheezing, breathlessness on activity, chest tightness, frequent chest infections, or loud snoring with daytime sleepiness. People who smoke or have smoked and develop breathing symptoms should also be checked.
Come to our 24-hour Emergency department if you have severe breathlessness, cannot speak in full sentences, have blue lips, chest pain, cough up a large amount of blood, or your inhaler is not helping. Call 021-422601 for emergencies.
Bring previous chest X-rays, CT scans and reports, sputum or tuberculosis test results, your prescriptions and the inhalers you use. Bringing your inhalers lets the team check your technique.
BMCTH accepts Government Health Insurance and the Social Security Fund (SSF), and patients with serious illnesses such as lung cancer may be eligible for Bipanna Nagarik support. Our registration staff can help you check what is covered.
The Pulmonology OPD is open Sunday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Register at the hospital on the day of your visit, or call 021-422601 or 021-423182 for information.