Breathe Better, Live Better.
Led by Dr. Kunal Waghray, Interventional Pulmonologist and Bronchoscopy Specialist.
Our Breathe pillar offers comprehensive respiratory care from diagnosis to advanced interventional procedures. Your lungs are the foundation of breathing. When something goes wrong, we diagnose precisely and treat thoughtfully. And we always ask: Is this connected to your sinuses? Your allergies? Your sleep? At Respire, pulmonology sits alongside ENT and sleep medicine so we can see the full picture.
Conditions We Treat
From common conditions like asthma and COPD to complex cases like unexplained chronic cough and lung nodules, we provide comprehensive pulmonology care with the right tests and a clear treatment plan.
Asthma
Asthma means your airways get inflamed and narrow, causing wheeze, cough, chest tightness and breathlessness. But many people labelled "asthmatic" have never had proper lung function testing. Others have triggers like allergies, sinusitis or reflux that keep flaring their symptoms. We find out what is really happening and build your personalised control plan.
When to see us
Tests we may do
Spirometry (before and after bronchodilator), allergy testing (skin prick or blood), chest X-ray, FeNO (exhaled nitric oxide) for airway inflammation, and sometimes a bronchoscopy if there is a structural concern.
COPD
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) develops slowly over years, usually from smoking or long-term exposure to dust and fumes. The lungs lose their elasticity, airways narrow, and breathing becomes harder. Early detection and aggressive management can slow progression and keep you active longer.
When to see us
Tests we may do
Spirometry with bronchodilator response, chest X-ray or CT, oxygen saturation, 6-minute walk test, and blood tests including alpha-1 antitrypsin if appropriate.
COPD Monitoring
We schedule quarterly spirometry and clinic reviews to track your lung function, adjust medications and catch exacerbations early. This structured follow-up is essential for slowing progression and maintaining quality of life.
Chronic Cough
A cough that lasts more than 8 weeks is not normal. The most common causes are post-nasal drip from sinusitis or allergies, asthma (sometimes without wheeze), and acid reflux irritating the throat. Less common but important causes include lung infections, interstitial lung disease and lung cancer. We systematically work through these possibilities to find your cause.
When to see us
Tests we may do
Spirometry, chest X-ray or CT, nasal endoscopy (to check for sinusitis and post-nasal drip), allergy testing, and sometimes bronchoscopy or EBUS if there is a nodule or mass.
Lung Cancer Screening
Lung cancer caught early can be cured. Caught late, options are limited. A low-dose CT scan can detect small nodules before symptoms appear. If you are a current or former smoker, or have occupational exposure to dust and chemicals, screening can save your life.
When to see us
Tests we may do
Low-dose CT chest, and if a nodule is found: EBUS (linear for central masses and lymph nodes, radial for peripheral nodules), bronchoscopy with biopsy, or CT-guided biopsy coordinated with interventional radiology.
Smoking Cessation
Quitting smoking is the single most important thing you can do for your lungs. We offer evidence-based quit programs including counselling, nicotine replacement and medications like varenicline. Whether this is your first attempt or your tenth, we can help.
Learn more about Smoking CessationProcedures and Critical Care
From routine spirometry to advanced bronchoscopy and ICU-level care, we have the tools and expertise to diagnose and treat complex lung conditions.
Spirometry
Measures how much air you can blow out and how fast. The cornerstone test for asthma and COPD. Takes about 15 minutes.
Avoid short-acting bronchodilators for 12 to 24 hours before the test unless told otherwise.
Bronchoscopy
A thin camera passed through the nose or mouth to look inside the airways. Used for unexplained cough, suspected infections, or to take tissue samples.
EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound)
Linear EBUS samples lymph nodes and masses near the airways. Radial EBUS reaches peripheral lung nodules. Key for diagnosing lung cancer and tuberculosis without open surgery.
Pleural Procedures
Draining fluid around the lungs (thoracentesis) or placing a chest tube. Done at the bedside or in the procedure room with local anaesthesia.
ICU and ECMO-Supported Lung Care
For severe respiratory failure, we provide ventilator management and coordinate ECMO support when lungs need time to recover.
Know Something Is Not Right with Your Breathing?
You do not need a diagnosis to see us. If you are short of breath, coughing more than usual, waking up tired, or just feel your breathing is not what it used to be, come in. We will listen, test what matters, and give you a clear plan.
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