Question 1

Where does Dr. Nishith Kumar practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Nishith Kumar practices at Orchid Medical Centre, Ranchi - East Jail Road.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Nishith Kumar?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Nishith Kumar for Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), Respiratory Tract Infection, Spirometry. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Nishith Kumar's education qualification?

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Dr. Nishith Kumar has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Pulmonary Medicine, MBBS.

Question 4

What does Dr. Nishith Kumar specialises in ?

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Dr. Nishith Kumar specialises as Pulmonologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Nishith Kumar have?

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Dr. Nishith Kumar has an overall experience of 14 years. View where has Dr. Nishith Kumar practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Nishith Kumar?

Accepted Answer

Consultant Pulmonologist. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

What is a Pulmonologist?

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

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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