Question 1

What is Dr. Gaurav Srivastava's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Gaurav Srivastava has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Respiratory Medicine.

Question 2

What does Dr. Gaurav Srivastava specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Gaurav Srivastava specialises as Pulmonologist.

Question 3

How many years of experience does Dr. Gaurav Srivastava have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Gaurav Srivastava has an overall experience of 5 years. View where has Dr. Gaurav Srivastava practiced in the past.

Question 4

Who is Dr. Gaurav Srivastava?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Gaurav Srivastava is a Pulmonologist and has an experience of 5 years in this field. He completed MBBS from U.B.R.Ambedkar,Agra in 2017 and MD - Respiratory Medicine from Kings George Medical College in 2022.. 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.