Pulmonary Procedures
Diagnostic & Therapeutic Tests We Offer
Our pulmonology team performs a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to accurately diagnose and treat respiratory conditions. Each procedure is explained in detail before we proceed.
Spirometry
What is it?
Breathing test measuring lung volume and airflow
Why do we do it?
Diagnose asthma, COPD, restrictive lung diseases
How it works
Blow into a machine following technician instructions
Bronchoscopy
What is it?
Thin flexible tube with camera inserted into lungs through nose or mouth
Why do we do it?
See inside lungs, take tissue samples, diagnose infections or cancer
How it works
Local anesthesia and sedation, camera guided through airways
Experience at Respire
Dr. Kunal Waghray, Interventional Pulmonologist & Bronchoscopy Specialist: 1,000+ bronchoscopies performed (approximately 30 per month)
One of the few specialists in Hyderabad performing advanced interventional bronchoscopy including EBUS (linear and radial), cryotherapy, tumor debulking, and foreign body removal
Specialist Expertise
Dr. Kunal Waghray is a Fellowship-trained interventional bronchoscopist with expertise in:
- Advanced diagnostic bronchoscopy (EBUS - linear and radial)
- Therapeutic bronchoscopy (cryotherapy, tumor debulking)
- Complex airway interventions (foreign body removal, stent placement)
- Minimally invasive lung biopsy techniques
1,000+ procedures performed | 8+ years of specialized experience
Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT)
What is it?
Small wearable device used at home for one night
Why do we do it?
Diagnose sleep apnea without clinic overnight stay
How it works
Sensors measure oxygen, breathing patterns, heart rate while you sleep
Pulse Oximetry
What is it?
Non-invasive measurement of oxygen saturation
Why do we do it?
Monitor oxygen levels in respiratory conditions
How it works
Clip placed on finger, instant reading
Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)
What is it?
Blood sample from artery to measure oxygen and carbon dioxide levels
Why do we do it?
Assess respiratory failure, ventilation problems
How it works
Blood drawn from wrist artery
Chest X-Ray
What is it?
Standard imaging of lungs and chest
Why do we do it?
Screen for pneumonia, TB, masses, and other lung conditions
How it works
Stand in front of X-ray machine, take deep breath
Advanced Interventional Pulmonology
Dr. Kunal Waghray – Interventional Bronchoscopy Specialist
Dr. Kunal Waghray is one of the few interventional bronchoscopists in Hyderabad performing advanced procedures. When patients need more than routine tests, whether for a lung mass, complex airway blockage, or severe treatment-resistant disease, he offers advanced bronchoscopic and interventional procedures for diagnosis and treatment through the airway with minimal cuts and faster recovery.
Advanced Interventional Pulmonology Services
Dr. Kunal Waghray, Interventional Pulmonologist & Bronchoscopy Specialist, offers:
EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound)
300+ procedures (linear and radial combined)
Lung Biopsies
200+ procedures (forceps and cryobiopsy)
Pleural Procedures
900+ procedures (pleural tap, chest tube insertion, pleurodesis, thoracoscopy)
These procedures are performed when standard diagnostics are insufficient or when minimally invasive treatment is possible.
Detailed Services
Precision diagnosis of lung nodules and lymph nodes
- Linear EBUS (endobronchial ultrasound) for sampling mediastinal and hilar lymph nodes in lung cancer staging
- Radial EBUS for locating and sampling peripheral lung nodules
- Navigation bronchoscopy for hard-to-reach peripheral lung lesions
Advanced treatment for severe asthma and COPD
- Bronchial thermoplasty for severe asthma not controlled on maximal inhalers
- Bronchial thermovapor ablation for selected patients with advanced COPD
Clearing and opening blocked airways
- Cryoextraction to remove clots, mucus plugs or soft tumors
- Electrosurgical bronchoscopic procedures to debulk airway tumors
- Rigid bronchoscopy and airway stenting for critical airway narrowing
- Foreign body removal from the airway
Critical care and complex lung support
- ICU bronchoscopies to manage ventilated patients safely
- Non-invasive ventilator management for patients needing breathing support
- ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) support coordination for severe respiratory failure
- Support for advanced respiratory critical care and transplant-related evaluations
These procedures are considered only when clearly indicated, after a detailed evaluation by Dr. Kunal and the team, with full discussion of benefits, risks and alternatives so you can make an informed choice.