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ASK THE EXPERT
Pulmonologist
Puneet Sethi, MD

effective and prove to be a more comfortable experience for patients than a
traditional bronchoscopy.

GETTING A
BETTER BREATH

Pulmonologist Puneet Sethi, MD, clears the air by
answering your respiratory health questions.

Pulmonologists and pulmonary disease specialists
diagnose and treat patients
with lung diseases and conditions of the
respiratory system. Some of the illnesses
these physicians might treat include
asthma, bronchitis, COPD (chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease), emphysema, tuberculosis and lung cancer.
Pulmonologists also have expertise in
the management of critical care patients
and are skilled at performing and interpreting tests and procedures within
their specialty.

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What is the newest advancement in pulmonary medicine
you offer patients?
A navigational bronchoscopy procedure uses your X-rays or CT images to
create a 3-D visualization of your lungs
so your doctor can more easily pass a
catheter through to see lesions. This
technology helps physicians to perform more accurate biopsies, diagnose
tumors and administer radiation therapies. Endobrachial ultrasound is also a
new, minimally invasive procedure used
to detect masses and enlarged lymph
nodes in the hard-to-reach areas of the
lungs, and aids in the diagnosis of lung
cancer and infections. Both are highly

Q

What advice can you offer
patients living with COPD?
Be compliant with your breathing treatments. For COPD patients, this
is crucial because it will enable you to
stay active, which is absolutely necessary
for leading a healthy life. ■

APPOINTMENTS

Dealing With
Lung Problems?
Pulmonary Disease Specialist
Puneet Sethi, MD, is part of
Chest Physician Consultants,
Ltd., in Munster and currently
accepts new patients. Call
219-836-7723 to schedule an
appointment.

PHOTO BY THINKSTOCK

What are the most common
reasons that patients see a
pulmonologist?
Patients come to my office for many
reasons. They might be feeling short of
breath or wheezing or having chronic

symptoms of COPD. Sometimes they
have lung nodules or masses and are
seeking care from a specialist.

Q

What are the benefits of
pulmonary rehabilitation?
Pulmonary rehabilitation
engages patients with chronic respiratory disease in a specialist-led program
of exercise, education and support
to maximize their lung functionality.
Patients that follow the program successfully experience decreased shortness of breath, improved physical
capacity and a greater quality of life.



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