Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Onkar Kumar Jha?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Onkar Kumar Jha for Respiratory Medicine, Diagnostic Bronchoscopy, PULMONOLOGY. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Onkar Kumar Jha's education qualification?

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Dr. Onkar Kumar Jha has the following qualifications - MBBS, DNB - Respiratory Diseases.

Question 3

What does Dr. Onkar Kumar Jha specialises in ?

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Dr. Onkar Kumar Jha specialises as Pulmonologist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Onkar Kumar Jha have?

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Dr. Onkar Kumar Jha has an overall experience of 24 years. View where has Dr. Onkar Kumar Jha practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Onkar Kumar Jha?

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Dr. Onkar Kumar Jha is a Pulmonologist and has an experience of 24 years in this field. He completed MBBS from Patna Medical College, Patna in 2002 and DNB - Respiratory Diseases from NBE in 2018. He is a member of ISCCM and ICS. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Respiratory Medicine,Diagnostic Bronchoscopy,PULMONOLOGY,Covid-19 Treatments and Treating Conditions Such as Asthma, Sleep Apnea, and Bronchiectasis etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

What is a Pulmonologist?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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

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