Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Charishma Pinninti?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Charishma Pinninti for PULMONOLOGY. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Charishma Pinninti's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Charishma Pinninti has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Respiratory Medicine.

Question 3

What does Dr. Charishma Pinninti specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Charishma Pinninti specialises as Pulmonologist, Tuberculous and chest Diseases Specialist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Charishma Pinninti have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Charishma Pinninti has an overall experience of 7 years. View where has Dr. Charishma Pinninti practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Charishma Pinninti?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Charishma Pinninti is a Pulmonologist and Tuberculous and chest Diseases Specialist and has an experience of 7 years in these fields. She completed MBBS from Dr Ntr University Of Health Science in 2015 and MD - Respiratory Medicine from Dr.Ntr University Health Sciences in 2022. Service provided by the doctor is: PULMONOLOGY.. 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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