Best Pulmonologist in Ahmedabad
Asthma, COPD, persistent cough and interventional bronchoscopy at Health1.
Symptoms worth assessing
Cough persisting beyond three weeks. Breathlessness on exertion that is new or getting worse. Wheeze. Chest tightness. Coughing up blood. Recurrent chest infections. Loud snoring with daytime sleepiness, which may indicate sleep apnoea.
Asthma and COPD are frequently confused, and the treatments differ. Spirometry distinguishes them and is worth doing rather than treating on assumption.
What we offer
Spirometry
Lung function testing to distinguish asthma from COPD and track progression.
Bronchoscopy
Diagnostic and interventional airway procedures.
Pleural procedures
Drainage and biopsy for pleural effusion.
Respiratory intensive care
Ventilatory support with resident intensivist cover.
Cost and insurance
Health1 accepts PMJAY, CGHS, ECHS and all major insurers and TPAs for cashless treatment. Confirm your specific package with our insurance desk before admission.
Your team
Common questions
How long should a cough last before I see a doctor?
More than three weeks warrants assessment. Coughing up blood, or cough with weight loss or fever, should be seen sooner.
What is the difference between asthma and COPD?
Asthma is typically variable airway narrowing that reverses with treatment, often starting young. COPD is largely fixed obstruction, usually related to smoking. Spirometry distinguishes them.
What is interventional pulmonology?
Airway procedures performed through a bronchoscope — biopsies, removal of obstruction, stenting and drainage — avoiding open surgery in many cases.
Can lungs recover after quitting smoking?
Lung function decline slows substantially after stopping, and cardiovascular risk falls within a year. Existing structural damage does not fully reverse, which is why stopping earlier matters.
When is sleep apnoea suspected?
Loud snoring with witnessed pauses in breathing and daytime sleepiness. It is diagnosed with a sleep study and is treatable.
Related
Pulmonology · COPD vs asthma · Persistent cough: when to worry · Smoking and lung recovery · Critical Care & ICU
Medically reviewed by Dr. Harshil Pandya, Health1 Super Speciality Hospitals. Last reviewed 7 August 2026. This page is general information, not a substitute for a consultation.