Department of Respiratory Medicine — Overview
The Department of Respiratory Medicine has been a part of ANIIMS since its inception in 2015 and has grown substantially. The department played a pivotal role in the management of COVID-19 in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and continues to deliver the latest, evidence-based care to patients with respiratory diseases, including those from the most remote parts of the islands.
Nodal / Referral Centre: The department serves as the nodal/referral centre for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) and is the referral centre for patients with respiratory diseases across the entire Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Facilities & Equipment
- X-ray unit
- Fiber-optic video bronchoscope
- GeneXpert platform
Clinical Statistics
- Outpatient census: ~9,000 per year
- Inpatient census: ~250–300 per year
- Active publications and ongoing research since 2015
Conditions Diagnosed & Treated
- Asthma, COPD, Allergic rhinitis
- Tuberculosis and post-tubercular lung complications
- Post-COVID lung disease and post-viral lung complications
- Bronchiectasis, Interstitial lung disease (ILD)
- Pleural diseases, ATT-induced complications
- Hypersensitivity pneumonitis, Eosinophilic lung diseases
- Vasculitis, Lung cancer (CA lung)
Procedures Performed (Routine)
- Thoracentesis
- Intercostal drainage (ICD)
- Pleurodesis
- Abscess drainage
- Video bronchoscopy
Academics & Training
- Active involvement in undergraduate teaching
- Regular training and educational events (CMEs)
Department of Pulmonary
| S.no | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr.Natraj M | Associate Professor |
| 2 | Dr. Nisha Salim Parveen | Assistant Professor |
| 3 | Dr. R Ranju Prasad | Junior Resident |
Infrastructure
Department is equipped with X-rays unit, Fiber optic Video Bronchoscope, gene x pert and True Nat platform
CME & Public Health Events
Two-Day CME: “MULTI ORGAN INVOLVEMENT OF TUBERCULOSIS” conducted on 21–22 March 2024 in observance of World TB Day.
Upcoming Observances & Planned Activities
- World TB Day – CME/awareness activities planned.
- World Asthma Day – Clinical updates and public outreach sessions.
- World COPD Day – Workshops and patient education programs.
Services
TB screening camp was done on 17th September 2023 at Haddo, Sri Vijaya Puram
Research Publications
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Title: Clinico-epidemiological profile of extra pulmonary tuberculosis in South Andaman
Status: Completed and Published
Author(s): Dr. Natraj M -
Title: Abdominal tuberculosis: Clinical profile and outcome in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Status: Completed and Published
Author(s): P.P. Mohammed Mustafa & Dr. Natraj M -
Title: Prevalence of primary drug resistant tuberculosis among patients diagnosed with drug resistant TB in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Status: Completed
Author(s): Dr. Natraj M -
Title: Evaluation of inhaler technique among patients with obstructive airway disease in G.B. Pant Hospital, Sri Vijaya Puram
Status: Completed and sent for publication
Author(s): Dr. Natraj M & Vishal Singh (Student)
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