INSTITUTE OF TB & CHEST MEDICINE

HISTORY
The Institute of TB & Chest Medicine, a venerable institution since 1920, has been a beacon of excellence in pulmonary care and education. It is one of the oldest medical institutes in the subcontinent. Prof. Dr. Riaz Ali Shah, Ex. Chairperson, had the privilege of being the personal physician of father of the nation, Quaid E Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
In 1946, the institute was awarded “Hassan Masud Suhrwardi Challenge Shield” for the best work in chest diseases in the subcontinent.

DAWN OF A NEW ERA
Since 2023, under the stalwart leadership of Dr. Muhammad Younus, Associate Professor of Pulmonology, who steers a great team, the institute has continued to thrive; following a comprehensive renovation of the Wards, OPD, Offices, MDR TB clinic and Diagnostic Block in 2024 with an estimated cost of 180 Million rupees. The institute provides Out-patient, In-patient and Diagnostic & Interventional Pulmonology (IP) services.
Along With a capacity for 66 in-patients, the institute operates a bustling outpatient department, catering to an impressive 60,000 patients annually. This is a testament to the institute’s commitment to accessibility and quality pulmonary care.
The institute also boasts a modern seminar room with a seating capacity of more than 70 persons; fully equipped with advanced audiovisual facilities; fostering a conducive environment for knowledge sharing and collaboration and also welcoming the prestigious guests from all over the country for last 35 years during the annual 3 days Prof. Abdul Aziz Course on Chest Diseases.

1. Early detection, treatment and control of pulmonary tuberculosis and other Respiratory disorders.
2. To enhance the training of undergraduate & postgraduate students and hand on practice on bronchoscopy, thoracoscopy, thoracocentesis, lung biopsies.
3. To promote the research work in the department.
4. To improve the team work for better management of patients and arranging multidisciplinary team to meet the motto ALTAPETE  of King Edward Medical University, Lahore.

• Annual Prof. Abdul Aziz Postgraduate Training Courses
• World Asthma Control Training Program
• Sleep Disordered Breathing Workshops
• Seminar On Preventive Measures for TB
• CPC (Weekly)
• Radiology Class (Twice Weekly)
• Journal Club (Weekly)
• UNDERGRADUATES
  • CLINICAL:- 3rd YEAR 2 Hours /Day & 4th YEAR 3 Hours/Day
  • LECTURE:- 4th YEAR 45 Minutes/Week
• POSTGRADUATES
  • -FCPS Pulmonology
  • -MD Pulmonology

1. Frequency of Hypomagnesaemia in acute exacerbation of Asthma
2. Cell block vs. Conventional cytological smear: A Comparative Analysis of diagnostic accuracy in Malignant pleural effusion
3. Comparison of Non-Invasive ventilation with standard Medical therapy in acute hypercapnic respiratory failure due to post-tuberculosis COPD
4. Comparison of diagnostic yield of cell block with Pleuroscopy in patients of malignant pleural effusion at Mayo Hospital Lahore
5. Effect of Bedaquiline on QT interval in patients of drug resistance TB at Mayo Hospital Lahore
6. The utility of pleural fluid LDH to ADA ratio in diagnosis of pleural tuberculosis.
7. *Diagnostic yield of bronchial washings with fibre-optic bronchoscopy in sputum negative Pulmonary tuberculosis
8. Comparison of serum uric acid levels in stable and exacerbation of asthma
9. Co- relation between serum magnesium level and asthma control.
10. Diagnostic Accuracy of C-Reactive Protein as a predictor of Readmission for Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
11. Plerual fluid LDH:ADA ratio in differentiation between tuberculosis and paraneumonic effusion
12. Comparison of outcome of pleurodesis with talc and povidon iodine in patients with malignant pleural effusion.
13. Diagnostic Accuracy of C-Reactive Protein as a predictor of Readmission for Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
14. Role of Thoracic ultrasound in determining pleurodesis success and length of hospital stay among malignant pleural effusion patients undergoing chemical pleurodesis.
15. Negative T spot test as a strong tool to rule out tuberculosis infection
16. Spirometeric Evaluation of Traffic Policemen Performing their duties on Roads of Lahore

PROJECTS COMPLETED

• Revamping of Old & Dilapidated Building of Tb & Chest Wards
• Tb OPD & Pharmacy Renovated
• 75 Seated Seminar Room Fully Equipped with Audiovisual Facilities Constructed & Upgraded
• Installation Of Central Oxygen Supply System
• Installation Of Fresh Air Ventilation System
• Installation Of Negative Suction to Prevent Infection Spread
• Patient Lift Facility
• Installation Of Canopy for Patient’s Attendants Waiting Area
• Isolation Of Sputum Discharge Point

NEW DEPARTMENTAL EXTENSIONS

                              INTERVENTIONS / PROCEDURES ROOM

• Video Bronchoscopy / Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
• Video Semirigid Pleuroscopy
• Video Rigid Pleuroscopy
• Chest Intubation
• Thoracentesis (Diagnostic + Therapeutic)

                            DIAGNOSTIC BLOCK

• Thoracic Ultrasonography (TUS)
• PFT Lab.
• SLEEP Lab.
• X-RAY Room
• MDR TB Clinic
• PMRC Lab / GENE XPERT MT/RIF ULTRA
• Record Room

• Video Rigid and Semi Rigid Pleuroscopy
• Video Bronchoscopy
• Ultrasound Guided Thoracocentesis
• Chest Intubation
• Thoracic Ultrasonography (Tus)
• Chest X-Ray
• BIPAP
• CPAP
• HFNC
• PFT Lab.
• Sleep Lab
• Fluorescent Microscopy
• Gene Xpert MTB/RIF Machine
• Provision Of Health Care Services to Indoor Patients.
• Provision Of Health Care Services to Outdoor Patients.