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SCOPE OF SERVICEIn-patient treatment for tuberculosis, COPD, penumonia, lung cancer,obstructive sleep apnoea, & other chest diseases requiring investigation.
TREATMENT FOR TUBERCULOSIS Diagnosis,directly observed therapy, & planned discharge.
TREATMENT FOR OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNOEA Diagnosis by polysomnography. Treatment with positive pressure ventilation, weight reduction & counselling.
HIGH DEPENDENCY UNIT Skilled respiratory ward for treatment of patients with respiratory failure requiring ventilatory support.
HEALTH TALKS Conducted by specialized nurses on various topics, eg. COPD, smoking cessation, tuberculosis, asthma, preparation for bronchoscopy, etc.
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