Pulmonology

The Department of Pulmonology at Apex Group of Hospitals provides diagnostic and treatment services for lung and breathing disorders across Mumbai, with services available through our hospital units in Borivali, Kandivali, and Mulund. Most people rarely think about breathing until they experience difficulty. Persistent cough, breathlessness, wheezing, and chest tightness are signs that the lungs or airways may need attention, and an early assessment by a lung specialist in Mumbai can make treatment simpler and recovery easier.

The respiratory care service at Apex is designed so that patients can reach every stage of care, from diagnosis to treatment, in one place. Our respiratory specialists manage a wide range of conditions, including lung cancer and its treatment, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, interstitial lung diseases, pulmonary vascular disease, sleep apnoea, and acute and chronic respiratory failure. Diagnosis is supported by chest X-rays, chest CT scans, and other chest imaging.

Families looking for a pulmonology hospital in Mumbai usually want a clear explanation of the cause of their breathing difficulties, a treatment plan they can follow at home, and a team ready to step in if the condition worsens. At Apex, the pulmonologist in Mumbai you consult will examine you, arrange the right tests, explain the results in plain language, and tailor treatment to your condition and daily life.

Conditions We Treat

The Pulmonology Department at Apex Group of Hospitals evaluates patients with breathlessness, cough, wheezing, and chest tightness and treats the diseases that cause them. Each patient is assessed individually before a treatment plan is recommended.

Conditions the department manages include:

• Asthma: a long-term condition in which the airways become inflamed and narrow, causing wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and breathlessness. Patients looking for asthma treatment in Mumbai are assessed for triggers and severity, and treatment is based on controller and reliever inhalers, technique training, and a written action plan.
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): a long-term lung condition, most often linked to smoking or long exposure to smoke and dust, that causes progressive breathlessness and cough. Patients seeking COPD treatment in Mumbai are offered inhaled therapy, vaccination advice, pulmonary rehabilitation, and support to stop smoking.
• Pneumonia and chest infections: infections of the lungs that cause fever, cough with phlegm, and breathlessness, assessed for severity and treated at home or in hospital.
• Tuberculosis: an infection that most often affects the lungs, diagnosed with imaging and laboratory tests, and treated with a full course of medicines.
• Interstitial lung disease: a group of conditions that scar or inflame the lung tissue, causing a dry cough and gradually worsening breathlessness.
• Lung cancer: evaluated by imaging and tissue sampling, with treatment planned together with Apex's oncology team.
• Pulmonary vascular disease: conditions affecting the blood vessels of the lungs, including blood clots in the lungs and raised pressure in the lung arteries.
• Sleep-related breathing disorders: obstructive sleep apnoea and other breathing problems during sleep, which cause loud snoring, disturbed sleep, and daytime tiredness.
• Respiratory failure: acute and chronic failure of the lungs to supply enough oxygen, managed with oxygen therapy, breathing support, and intensive care when needed.
• Pleural conditions: fluid around the lung, infection of the lining of the lung, and collapsed lung, which cause chest pain and breathlessness.

During a consultation, the doctor asks about symptoms, smoking and exposure to dust, fumes or allergens, previous illness and family history, and then examines the chest. Before discussing the diagnosis, the doctor may request chest X-rays, CT scans, blood tests, and breathing tests. Treatment depends entirely on what the assessment shows. The appropriate inhalers and medications help control many lung conditions, and not every patient with a long-standing cough needs a procedure.

Why Choose Apex for Lung Care

Patients across Mumbai choose Apex Group of Hospitals for respiratory care because specialist consultation, imaging, intensive care, and emergency services are available within one hospital group, at locations close to where families live.

• Care close to home: people living near Borivali can see a pulmonologist at the nearest Apex hospital, which is important for those with long-term conditions who need regular follow-up.
• Detection and treatment in one place: assessment, testing, and treatment are organised so that patients do not have to go to different hospitals for each step. Families searching for a pulmonologist in Kandivali can begin and continue care within the same group.
• Imaging for the chest: chest X-rays, CT scans, and other chest imaging help the team identify infections, scarring, tumours and fluid, and track how well treatment is working. Apex's radiology and interventional radiology departments are part of the hospital group.
• Intensive care when breathing fails: the hospital's intensive care unit cares for patients with severe pneumonia or respiratory failure. Emergency services and a 24/7 ambulance are available for breathing emergencies, including patients consulting a pulmonologist in Mulund.
• Chest specialists work with other departments: many lung problems overlap with the heart, nose and throat, cancer, and sleep. Apex's cardiology, ENT, oncology, nephrology, physiotherapy, and dietetics departments are part of the same group, so a chest specialist in Mumbai at Apex can involve the right colleague without delay.
• Rehabilitation and support: physiotherapy, breathing exercises, nutrition guidance, and counselling to stop smoking support patients with chronic lung disease.
• Clear explanation of choices: doctors illustrate the diagnosis, the options, and the risks of every test and procedure, and families are welcome to ask for a second opinion before any procedure.
• Insurance and government scheme support: Apex maintains lists of insurance and TPA partners and corporate panels for each hospital and supports patients under PMJAY and MJPJAY. Families are encouraged to confirm coverage with the hospital's TPA desk before planned admission or procedures.