Every breath matters, and so does getting the right diagnosis. A cough that won’t go away, breathlessness, wheezing, recurring chest infections or allergies can have many causes. Treatment works best when the cause is correctly identified.

Dr. Dipak Viradia is a Chest Physician & Intensivist, Interventional Pulmonologist & ECMO Specialist. At Rudrax Chest Clinic, Surat, he diagnoses and treats a wide range of lung and breathing conditions, from common allergies and asthma to complex lung diseases. Patients get modern diagnostic technology and compassionate, unhurried care.

Expert Consultation

Your first visit begins with a detailed discussion with Dr. Dipak Viradia about:

• Your symptoms: how long you’ve had them, and what makes them better or worse
• Your work, home environment, smoking history and possible exposure to dust, fumes or allergens
• Past illnesses, current medicines and family history
• A physical examination of your chest and breathing

Many lung conditions, such as asthma, COPD, allergies and interstitial lung disease, have overlapping symptoms. A careful history is often the most important step towards the right diagnosis.

Modern Diagnosis

Depending on your symptoms, Dr. Viradia may advise:

• Pulmonary Function Test (PFT): measures how well your lungs work and helps diagnose asthma and COPD
• Allergy testing: skin or blood (IgE) tests to identify what you are allergic to
• Chest X-ray or CT scan: to look at the structure of the lungs
• Sleep study: for snoring and suspected sleep apnoea
• Advanced procedures when needed: bronchoscopy, EBUS, cryobiopsy and thoracoscopy, performed at the hospital to diagnose lung cancer, infections, lymph node enlargement and fluid around the lungs

Comprehensive Lung Care

Once the diagnosis is clear, treatment is planned around you:

• Asthma and COPD: correct inhaler selection and technique, and long-term control
• Allergies: allergen avoidance, medicines and allergen immunotherapy where suitable
• Interstitial lung disease, tuberculosis, pneumonia and other lung infections
• Lung nodules and suspected lung cancer: diagnosis and coordination of care
• Sleep apnoea and snoring
• Smoking cessation support
• Critical care, ventilator support and ECMO for severe lung failure, provided in the hospital ICU

When Should You Visit a Chest Physician?

• Cough lasting more than 3 weeks
• Breathlessness while walking, climbing stairs or at rest
• Wheezing or chest tightness
• Coughing up blood
• Frequent chest infections or “colds” that never fully go away
• Loud snoring with daytime sleepiness
• An abnormal chest X-ray or CT scan

Seek emergency care immediately for severe breathlessness, blue lips, chest pain, or confusion.

Dr. Dipak Viradia
Chest Physician & Intensivist | Interventional Pulmonologist & ECMO Specialist
Rudrax Chest Clinic, 301, Solaris Royce, Opp. Old RTO, Athwagate, Ring Road, Surat – 395001
Appointment: +91 75676 19985
Website: www.drdipakviradia.com