Question 1

Where does Dr. Ajay Jain practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Ajay Jain practices at GPCC - Navrangpura.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Ajay Jain?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Ajay Jain for Dermatology, Interventional Pulmonology, Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What does Dr. Ajay Jain specialises in ?

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Dr. Ajay Jain specialises as Pulmonologist.

Question 4

Who is Dr. Ajay Jain?

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Dr. Ajay Jain is a Pulmonologist in Navrangpura, Ahmedabad Dr. Ajay Jain practices at GPCC in Navrangpura, Ahmedabad and Radiance Hospital in Navrangpura, Ahmedabad. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Dermatology,Interventional Pulmonology,Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis,RHEUMATOLOGY and Sleep Disorders etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 5

What is a Pulmonologist?

Accepted Answer

A pulmonologist is a medical professional who specialize in diagnosing and treating lung-related conditions.

Question 6

What type of respiratory problems can a Pulmonologist treat?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonologists treat the following respiratory conditions:
• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• Pulmonary hypertension
• Emphysema
• Lung cancer
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Cystic fibrosis
• Tuberculosis
• Obstructive sleep apnea

Question 7

When do you need to visit a Pulmonologist?

Accepted Answer

You should visit a pulmonologist when you experience the following symptoms:
• Problems in exercising due to difficulty in breathing 
• Unexplained weight loss with cough since over 4 weeks
• A persistent cough
• Smoking habit
• Bloody mucus with pus
• Shortness of breath

Question 8

What tests wil a Pulmonologist do for a check up?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonologists typically recommend pulmonary function tests or PFTs. They are a group of tests which generally include spirometry, lung volume tests, arterial blood gas test, lung diffusion capacity, and pulse oximetry estimates. They might even order a chest X-ray or CT scan, based on your individual needs.

Question 9

What is the difference between a Pulmonologist and chest surgeon?

Accepted Answer

Chest surgeons perform surgical procedures on the lungs and heart. Pulmonologists may perform specialized procedures to obtain samples from the lung or chest but do not perform surgeries.e.g. bronchoscopy

Question 10

How will a Pulmonologist check whether my lungs are working fine?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonologists conduct a lung function test. In this test, pulmonologists measure how much and how quickly one exhales air. Another common test pulmonologists do is spirometry. In this test, you are asked to breathe into a mouthpiece, which is connected to an instrument named spirometer. The device assesses your lung volume and other parameters.

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