Question 1

Where does Dr. Vijay Veluvarthi practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Vijay Veluvarthi practices at Tirumala Medicover Hospital - Vizianagaram City.

Question 2

How can I take Dr. Vijay Veluvarthi's appointment ?

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You can take Dr. Vijay Veluvarthi's appointment online through Practo for in-clinic visit with the doctor.

Question 3

What is Dr. Vijay Veluvarthi's education qualification?

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Dr. Vijay Veluvarthi has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Pulmonary Medicine. You can book the doctor through the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 4

What does Dr. Vijay Veluvarthi specialises in ?

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Dr. Vijay Veluvarthi specialises as Pulmonologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Vijay Veluvarthi have?

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Dr. Vijay Veluvarthi has an overall experience of 8 years. View where has Dr. Vijay Veluvarthi practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Vijay Veluvarthi?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Vijay Veluvarthi is a Pulmonologist in Vizianagaram City, Vizianagaram and has an experience of 8 years in this field. Dr. Vijay Veluvarthi practices at Tirumala Medicover Hospital in Vizianagaram City, Vizianagaram. He completed MBBS from DR.NTR University of Health Sciences in 2014 and MD - Pulmonary Medicine from DR.NTR University of Health Sciences in 2018.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

What is a Pulmonologist?

Accepted Answer

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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