Pulmonology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the lungs and airways, including asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, interstitial lung disease, and respiratory infections. Dr. Pulkit Agarwal, Consultant Pulmonologist and Critical Care Specialist of SilverStreak Hospital, Sector 87, Gurugram, provides this care.Â
India has one of the highest burdens of respiratory diseases in the world. It has millions of people suffering from asthma, COPD, and other respiratory diseases across the country, according to The Lancet Respiratory Medicine (2024).Â
Also, India carries the largest share of the global chronic respiratory disease (CRD) burden, contributing 32% of the world’s total CRD disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), according to a study published in PMC (2024).
In response to this need, SilverStreak Hospital’s Department of Respiratory Medicine was established. It is equipped with a dedicated pulmonology and critical care consultant.Â
Our hospital has the necessary diagnostic infrastructure with a multidisciplinary approach to coordinating care with critical care, radiology, and internal medicine.Â
Consultant Pulmonology
Dr. Pulkit Agarwal is a Consultant Pulmonologist and Critical Care Specialist. He has been practicing the field for more than 11 years and has an experience of 5 years of experience teaching specialized courses in Critical Care and Respiratory Medicine.Â
At present, he is in the practice of a consultant in Pulmonary Medicine at SilverStreak Hospital, Sector 87, Gurugram. He continues as a consultant in Pulmonology & Critical Care at CK Birla Hospital, Gurgaon.
Specialties include advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as:Â
He has clinical experience in various hospitals such as Medanta The Medicity, Medeor Hospital, and Paras hospital in Gurgaon. From these hospitals, he gained experience in managing the ICU, performing invasive procedures, and also performing multidisciplinary respiratory care.
Dr. Agarwal has done his MBBS from Subharti Medical College, Meerut, and MD from Era’s Medical College, Lucknow, in Chest & TB.Â
He has finished his Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine from Medanta The Medicity, Gurgaon. In addition, he has research articles published and presentations to faculty on respiratory complications associated with ICUs.Â
The respiratory health crisis is a major problem in India. A report published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine in 2024 estimates that there are 33 million people with asthma and 55 million with COPD in India, which represents more than 10% of the global burden of these diseases. Our Department of Respiratory Medicine and Pulmonology at Silverstreak Hospital is well equipped to meet this increasing demand and provide outstanding, evidence-based treatment for patients with a wide range of pulmonary and respiratory diseases.Â
Our highly experienced pulmonologists are experts in the diagnosis, management, and long-term treatment of asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, lung infections, sleep-related breathing disorders, and pulmonary vascular diseases, all under one roof in Gurgaon.
Accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment, and long-term disease management are the three pillars of our approach to pulmonology and respiratory medicine. The department has access to cutting-edge diagnostic facilities such as Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT), digital bronchoscopy, sleep lab facilities, and high-resolution imaging. We closely collaborate with our internal medicine specialists and cardiology team to address the entire clinical picture for all patients.
The Department of Respiratory Medicine at Silver Streak Hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional care for patients suffering from a broad spectrum of respiratory and pulmonary disorders. Our team comprises highly experienced pulmonologists who specialize in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of complex conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), various lung infections, interstitial lung diseases, and sleep-related breathing disorders.
The department uses intent-first diagnostic technology. It confirms conditions accurately and guides treatment:
It measures lung capacity and airflow to help diagnose asthma, COPD, and related conditions.
It is a flexible camera-guided procedure used to examine the airways, collect biopsies, and clear obstructions.
Chest X-ray and CT-based imaging assess lung structure and monitor disease progression.
It involves overnight monitoring used to diagnose sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing disorders.
Treatment depends on the clinical condition and severity of the patient. These will be based on pharmacologic treatment, pulmonary rehab, noninvasive ventilation, and lifestyle counseling as appropriate in addition to other relevant specialties.Â
Our pulmonology medicine department at Silverstreak can treat both ambulatory and inpatients with diverse respiratory diseases of acute and chronic presentation. For complicated or multiple comorbid patients, our multidisciplinary team, combining pulmonology, internal medicine, intensive care, cardiology, and physiotherapy, covers all health needs of patients. According to a global burden of disease study published in PMC, India accounts for over 32% of global DALYs attributed to chronic respiratory diseases, highlighting the urgent need for structured, specialist-led pulmonary care—exactly what our department provides.
Our invasive and non-invasive ventilators for managing respiratory distress.
It presents counseling and therapy programs to help patients quit smoking.
We incorporate supplemental oxygen support for COPD, sleep apnea, post-COVID recovery, and emphysema.
Our invasive and non-invasive ventilators for managing respiratory distress.
It presents counseling and therapy programs to help patients quit smoking.
We incorporate supplemental oxygen support for COPD, sleep apnea, post-COVID recovery, and emphysema.
Our pulmonology and respiratory medicine department is a testament to our dedication to clinical excellence and patient-first care, making it the first comprehensive tertiary care center in New Gurugram. So what makes us unique:
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Pulmonology focuses on lung and respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, pneumonia, tuberculosis, sleep apnea, chronic cough, interstitial lung disease, and respiratory infections.
Consult a pulmonologist if you have persistent cough, breathlessness, chest tightness, wheezing, frequent respiratory infections, snoring with daytime fatigue, or worsening symptoms of known lung disease.
Common tests include pulmonary function tests, chest X-ray, CT scan, bronchoscopy, sleep studies, and blood gas analysis to accurately diagnose and monitor respiratory conditions.
Treatment options include inhalation therapy, medications, pulmonary rehabilitation, non-invasive ventilation, bronchoscopy-based procedures, and personalized care plans for both acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
Don‘t let breathing problems stop you. Whatever the problem—be it asthma, COPD, a sleep disorder, or a cough—our team of specialist pulmonologists at Silverstreak Hospital is ready to see you.
Pulmonology focuses on lung and respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, pneumonia, tuberculosis, sleep apnea, chronic cough, interstitial lung disease, and respiratory infections.
Consult a pulmonologist if you have persistent cough, breathlessness, chest tightness, wheezing, frequent respiratory infections, snoring with daytime fatigue, or worsening symptoms of known lung disease.
Common tests include pulmonary function tests, chest X-ray, CT scan, bronchoscopy, sleep studies, and blood gas analysis to accurately diagnose and monitor respiratory conditions.
Treatment options include inhalation therapy, medications, pulmonary rehabilitation, non-invasive ventilation, bronchoscopy-based procedures, and personalized care plans for both acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
Pulmonology is the branch of internal medicine. It deals with diseases of the lungs, airways, and respiratory system. It covers conditions ranging from common asthma and bronchitis to complex disorders, such as:
Pulmonologists diagnose and treat lung and airway conditions, including:
At SilverStreak Hospital, Dr. Pulkit Agarwal manages these conditions using evidence-based diagnostic and treatment protocols based on each patient.
Common pulmonology diagnostic tests include:
These tests measure lung capacity, airflow, and oxygen levels. They help confirm conditions, such as asthma, COPD, and sleep apnea.
Inhalation therapies, oral and injectable drug therapies, pulmonary rehabilitation, non-invasive and invasive ventilations, bronchoscopy-based therapies, and oxygen therapy are treatment options. Care plans are tailored to meet the specific needs of the condition, its level of severity, and the overall health of the patient.
Yes. SilverStreak Hospital offers sleep studies with CPAP management and continuous monitoring by the pulmonology department headed by Dr. Pulkit Agarwal to diagnose OSA and other sleep-related breathing disorders and to manage and monitor the treatment.
