Diagnostic tests and Procedures
Fibroptic Bronchoscopy
- Visualisation of airway and bronchial tree.
- Bronchial washing and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL).
- Bronchial brushing.
- Transbronchial Needle Aspiration (TBNA)
- Transbronchial lung biopsy( C - ARM guided biopsy).
- Transbronchial lung biopsy( TBLB ).
- APC probe to control bleeding.
Thoracic Ultrasound
- For lung and pleural imaging in critically ill patients.
- Ultrasound guided procedures like pleural aspiration.
- Intercostal tube drainage placement.
Pleuroscopy and Medical Thoracoscopy
Pulmonary function tests
- Diagnosis and monitoring various pulmonary diseases.
- Spirometry and 6 Minute Walk Test.
- Arterial Blood Gas analysis.
Skin Prick Test
Identifying the causative agents allergen in allergic disorders like asthma, allergic rhinitis.
Sleep study (Polysomnography) and CPAP titration
Evaluation of sleep related breathing disorders like obstructive sleep apnea.

Diagnostic tests and Procedures
Fibroptic Bronchoscopy
- Visualisation of airway and bronchial tree
- Bronchial washing and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Bronchial brushing
- Transbronchial Needle Aspiration (TBNA)
- Transbronchial lung biopsy( C - ARM guided biopsy)
- APC probe to control bleeding
Thoracic Ultrasound
- For lung and pleural imaging in critically ill patients
- Ultrasound guided procedures like pleural aspiration
- Intercostal tube drainage placement
Respiratory Emergencies
Well - equipped Intensive care unit provides state-of-the-art management for all respiratory emergencies including the following
- Acute respiratory failure including H1 N1 and related Viral Pneumonia and ARDS.
- Sepsis and ARDS.
- COPD and Asthma Exacerbations.
- Acute Respiratory failure.
- Acute Pulmonary Embolism.
- Bronchial artery Embolization for Massive Haemoptysis.


Pleuroscopy and Medical Thoracoscopy
Pulmonary function tests
- Diagnosis and monitoring various pulmonary diseases
- Spirometry and 6 Minute Walk Test
- Arterial Blood Gas analysis
Skin Prick Test
Identifying the causative agents allergen in allergic disorders like asthma, allergic rhinitis.
Sleep study (Polysomnography) and CPAP titration
Evaluation of sleep related breathing disorders like obstructive sleep apnea.
Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at ClearMedi Radiant Hospital, Mysore
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Difficult Asthma
- Evaluation and treatment including anti lg E therapy
- Severe COPD Management and Rehabilitation
- Evaluation and Management of non resolving Pneumonia
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Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Clinical Evaluation along with Sleep studies of Evaluation of Sleep Apnea and CPAP titration
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Smoking Cessation
Counselling and Pharmacotherapy
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Interstitial Lung Disease (ILDs)
Evaluation and Management
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Pleural Diseases
- Image guided pleural interventions with self - retaining
- Pleural Catheter
- Intrapleural fibrinolysis for septated pleural effusions
- Talc Pleurodesis for persistent pleural effusions and recurrent pneumothorax
- Image guided pleural biopsies
- Pleuroscopy and pleural biopsy
- Medical thoracoscopy

Difficult Asthma
- Evaluation and treatment including anti lg E therapy
- Severe COPD Management and Rehabiliation
- Evaluation and Management of non resolving Pneumania

Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Clinical Evaluation along with Sleep studies of Evaluation of Sleep Apnea and CPAP titration

Smoking Cessation
Counselling and Pharmacotherapy

Interstitial Lung Disease (ILDs)
Evaluation and Management

Pleural Diseases
- Image guided pleural interventions with self - retaining
- Pleural Catheter
- Intrapleural fibrinolysis for septated pleural effusions
- Talc Pleurodesis for persistent pleural effusions and recurrent pneumothorax
- Image guided pleural biopsies
- Pleuroscopy and pleural biopsy
- Medical thoracoscopy