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About This Department

Respiratory & Chest in Dehradun

The Respiratory and Chest Medicine Department at MS Galaxy Hospital, Dehradun is led by Dr. Shubhanu Tayal (MBBS, MD Respiratory Medicine), providing expert management of all lung and breathing disorders — from asthma and COPD to interstitial lung disease and complex chest infections.

We offer in-house Spirometry and Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) for objective lung assessment, in addition to bronchoscopy for diagnosis of complex lung conditions. Our respiratory team works closely with our ICU for patients requiring ventilator support.

Conditions & Treatments We Offer

Asthma

Reversible airway narrowing causing episodic breathlessness, wheezing, chest tightness and cough — particularly at night or early morning. Diagnosed by spirometry and treated with inhalers.

COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — irreversible airflow obstruction caused predominantly by smoking. Managed with bronchodilator inhalers, pulmonary rehabilitation and oxygen if needed.

Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)

A group of conditions causing progressive scarring (fibrosis) of the lung — causing breathlessness and dry cough. Diagnosed by HRCT and managed with antifibrotic drugs.

Pneumonia

Bacterial, viral or fungal infection of the lung parenchyma — presenting with fever, cough, breathlessness and chest pain. Treated with targeted antibiotics.

Tuberculosis (TB)

One of the most common infectious diseases in India. Diagnosed by sputum examination, CBNAAT and chest X-Ray. Treated with the standard 6-month DOTS regimen.

Pleural Effusion

Fluid collection around the lung — causing breathlessness. Drained by pleurocentesis or chest tube. Underlying cause (infection, cancer, heart failure) treated.

Pulmonary Embolism

Blood clot in the lung arteries — causing sudden breathlessness, chest pain and coughing blood. Medical emergency — diagnosed by CT pulmonary angiography and treated with anticoagulation.

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Helpline: 9760316002 / 0135-2979311
Emergency: 0135-2979611

📍 Kargi Chowk, Haridwar Bypass Road,
Dehradun, Uttarakhand

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Warning Signs

Symptoms — When to Seek Help

⚠Persistent dry or productive cough lasting more than 3 weeks
⚠Breathlessness on exertion or at rest
⚠Wheezing — whistling sound on breathing
⚠Chest tightness
⚠Coughing up blood (haemoptysis) — always urgent
⚠Fever with cough and breathlessness (pneumonia)
⚠Unexplained weight loss with cough (TB or lung cancer)
⚠Night sweats with cough
⚠Ankle swelling with breathlessness (heart failure or respiratory cause)

⚠ Coughing up blood, sudden severe breathlessness at rest, or breathlessness associated with blue lips or fingertips are emergencies — call 0135-2979611 immediately. For a persistent cough lasting more than 3 weeks, especially in a smoker or someone with weight loss, book an urgent respiratory medicine appointment.

Step by Step

Your Treatment Journey at MS Galaxy Hospital

From your first consultation to recovery — here is exactly what to expect at every step.

Respiratory Consultation

Dr. Shubhanu Tayal takes a detailed history — duration, nature of cough, smoking history, occupational exposure and past illnesses. Full chest examination performed.

Spirometry / PFT

Lung function test to objectively measure airflow obstruction and lung volumes — essential for diagnosis and monitoring of asthma and COPD. 15-minute test.

Imaging

Chest X-Ray and/or HRCT Chest — detailed assessment of lung structure, pleural space and mediastinum.

Bronchoscopy

Flexible bronchoscopy for direct visualisation of airways, biopsy of suspicious lesions and BAL (bronchoalveolar lavage) for infections.

Treatment

Personalised inhaler therapy, antibiotics for infections, antifibrotics for ILD, antitubercular therapy for TB.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Exercise programme and breathing techniques for COPD and ILD patients to improve exercise tolerance and quality of life.

Our Specialists

Meet Our Respiratory & Chest Doctors in Dehradun

DST

Dr. Shubhanu Tayal

Respiratory Medicine Specialist

MBBS, MD (Respiratory Medicine)

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between asthma and COPD?

Asthma typically begins in childhood or early adulthood, is caused by allergy or triggers, and is reversible with inhalers. COPD typically begins after age 40 in smokers, causes progressive irreversible airflow obstruction and cannot be fully reversed.

Is spirometry test painful?

No. Spirometry involves breathing forcefully into a mouthpiece attached to the spirometer. It takes 15 minutes and requires no needles or injections.

Can TB be cured?

Yes. Tuberculosis is curable with the complete 6-month DOTS regimen. It is essential to complete the full course — stopping treatment early leads to drug-resistant TB.

How do I know if my breathlessness is from the heart or lungs?

Both heart and lung conditions can cause breathlessness. An ECG, Echocardiography and Spirometry together usually distinguish the cause. Sometimes both are contributing. Dr. Shubhanu Tayal works with our DM Cardiologist for combined cardiac-respiratory assessment.

Respiratory & Chest Medicine — MS Galaxy Hospital Dehradun