Asthma, COPD & Interstitial Lung Disease Clinic
30–45 minutes per visit
Chronic airway and interstitial lung diseases need consistent, personalised care — not just a one-time prescription. Our dedicated clinic offers structured follow-up, inhaler technique review, biologic therapy planning and pulmonary rehabilitation referral.
Asthma, COPD and interstitial lung disease can all cause breathlessness, but they need different investigations and treatments. Pulmonary function testing helps assess airflow and, where indicated, lung volumes and gas transfer. Results are interpreted alongside symptoms, previous scans and exposure history rather than used alone to choose treatment.
At follow-up, note night-time symptoms, reliever use, walking ability and any flare-ups or hospital visits. Bring your inhalers, spacer, medication list and previous test reports. Treatment changes depend on the diagnosis, response and side-effects; do not stop preventer inhalers, start antibiotics or change oxygen flow without an agreed clinical plan.
For interstitial lung disease, the subtype and whether it is progressing guide treatment; antifibrotic medicines and immune-suppressing treatments are not interchangeable or suitable for everyone. Exercise or rehabilitation, vaccination advice and assessment of associated problems such as reflux or sleep-disordered breathing may form part of care. Severe breathlessness at rest, confusion or blue lips needs emergency assessment rather than a routine clinic visit.
Who is this for?
- Adults and children with asthma
- Smokers or ex-smokers with COPD
- Patients with ILD, sarcoidosis or pulmonary fibrosis
- Frequent exacerbations or ER visits
What happens during your visit
- Detailed history, symptom score and inhaler technique review.
- Lung function and imaging as indicated; comparison with previous results to assess change over time.
- Written action plan and follow-up schedule provided, including which changes should prompt an earlier review.
Six-minute walk test and oxygen assessment
In a six-minute walk test, you walk at your own pace along a flat course for six minutes while a finger probe tracks your oxygen level and heart rate. The distance walked and any drop in oxygen can help assess unexplained breathlessness, follow conditions such as COPD or ILD over time, and show whether oxygen may be needed during activity, depending on the clinical situation.
Ready to book?
Reserve a consultation with Dr. Arun Gangadhar at our RS Puram clinic.