Department of Chest & TB

Department of Pulmonary Medicine

Started in March, 1994.

Recruitment Rules for Faculty

Indoor patient services started in the mid 1996.
Prof. AK Janmeja MD, FNCCP, FCCP Professor & Head
Prof. Varinder Saini MD PProfessor
Dr. Deepak Aggarwal/font> MD Assistant Professor
2 Senior Residents

SERVICES

OUT PATIENTS (OPD) SERVICES:

The department is well equipped with basic as well as latest equipments to handle all kinds of OPD patients. We are also running following three special clinics to provide specialized in respective fields:

a)

 Quit Smoking Clinic Monday        11.00 AM to 12.00 PM

b)

MDR TB Clinic

Tuesday      11.00 AM to   1.00 PM
c)

Sleep Disorder Clinic

Wednesday 11.00 AM to   1.00 PM

INDOOR PATIENTS SERVICES:

The Department offers indoor treatment facilities for patients who need hospitalisation through a total of 30 beds for both male and female patients. The emergency services are available round the clock through emergency department and we are adequately equipped to deal with all respiratory emergencies.

SPECIALIZED SERVICES: Department is offering following highly specialized services

  • Fibre Optic Bronchoscopy.
  • Bronchial biopsy, BAL, Brush Biopsy, Foreign Body Removal.
  • Trans Bronchial Lung Biopsy.
  • Transcarinal and Transbronchial FNAC.
  • Percutaneous FNAC lung.
  • Tube thoracostomy.
  • Pleural Air and fluid aspirations.
  • Pleural Biopsy.
  • Chemical Pleurodesis.
  • Pulmonary Function Tests :
  • CT Guided FNAC
  • Detailed Spirometry
  • Diffusion Studies
  • Lung Volumes & Capacities Estimation.
  • Exercise Bronchoprovocation Test
  • Bronchodilator reversibility Test.
  • Pulse Oximetery
  • Mantoux Test.
  • RNTCP
  • Surveillance and drug distribution center for all types of tuberculosis patients.

  • Non-Invasive Ventilator

  • Sleep study including complete polysomnography

NEW FACILITIES ADDED

1. The department has started Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centre (PRC) since 28/9/2011 in Pulmonary Medicine OPD, B Block, Level  IV.
2. DOTS Plus Site’ in Chandigarh for MDR-TB patients under RNTCP has been started in Pulmonary Medicine, GMCH-32 Chandigarh since January 2012 .


TEACHING SERVICES FOR THE MBBS STUDENTS:

  1. Theory Classes.
  2. Bedside Clinical Demonstrations.
  3. Teaching Services for MD student

COMMUNITY SERVICES :

Organization of free medical camps (TB, Asthma, COPD etc) for lower socio-economic strata patients in the sub urban localities and slums, is our regular feature. Asthma awareness workshops/public lectures for general public and patients are being regularly organized to educate them on the subject to manage their disease better. Health education of general public through mass media e.g. newspapers, radio etc. is also a regular feature of department.

RESEARCH & TRAINING

  • The department is actively engaged in regular organization of various symposia , seminars, guest lecturers, practical training courses etc. to help medical students, practicing and govt. service doctors in updating their knowledge and skill in the specialty.

    The department has been regularly undertaking need oriented clinical research in the field of tuberclosis, MDR-TB, AIDS and other respiratory diseases.

  • The department has published 30-40 original research paper in various national and international journals of repute. The faculty members have attended 38 conferences (national and international) and 19 papers have been presented in the conferences. The faculty members have been participating regularly in various academic meets as guest lecturers., members in concensus meetings, chairpersons of scientific sessions, members of university board of studies etc.

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

2012
1. Mohapatra PR, Aggarwal D. Predicting efficacy of new regimen for MDR TB (Accepted in Lancet)
2. Mohapatra PR, Punatar S, Prabhash K. Nomogram to predict the presence of EGFR  activating mutation in lung adenocarcinoma. Eur Respir J. 2012 Jun;39(6):1550-1; author reply 1551.
3. Aggarwal D, Dalal U, Mohapatra PR, Singhal N. Intra-thoracic desmoid tumor. Lung India. 2012 Apr;29(2):160-2.
4. Garg Kranti, Mohapatra PR, Sodhi M,Janmeja AK. Pleural effusion in Aluminum phosphide poisoning.- 2012; 29:370-72
5. Mahajan S, Dkhar HK, Chandra V, Dave S, Nanduri R, Janmeja AK, Agrewala JN, Gupta P. Mycobacterium tuberculosis modulates macrophage lipid-sensing nuclear receptors PPAR? and TR4 for survival. J Immunol. 2012 Jun 1;188(11):5593-603.
6. Garg Kranti, Mohapatra PR. A Pregnant Woman With Dyspnoea, Fever And Decreased Vision. (Accepted in Indian J Med Res.)
7. Kashyap S, Mohapatra PR. Review of Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis (Accepted in Lung India)
8. Aggarwal D, Aggarwal P, Mohapatra PR . Relevance of serial Interferon-? release assays in Health care workers" accepted for publication in Chest. 2012
9. Aggarwal D, Mohapatra PR  Aggarwal P. Significance of sputum purulence to guide antibiotic therapy in exacerbation of COPD accepted in Eur Respir J.2012
2011
10. Naveen Dutt, MD; Ashok Janmeja, MD; Prasanta Mohapatra, MD and Deepak Hari, MBBS “ Effect of CPAP on quality of Life in Patients of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients : A Three Year Follow-up Study” published © 2011 American College of Chest Physicians (Chest, 2011; 140:823A)
11. Ashok Janmeja, MBBS; P.Mohapatra, MBBS and Deepak Aggarwal, MBBS, “Prevalence of Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis in Previously Treated Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients” published © 2011 American College of Chest Physicians (Chest, 2011:140:1014A)  
12. Mohapatra PR.  Rapid molecular detection of tuberculosis. N Engl J Med. 2011 Jan 13;364(2):184-5.
13. Mohapatra PR, Punatar S. The battle against cancer: UID-linked cancer registry should replace existing registry in India. Natl Med J India. 2011 Nov-Dec;24(6):377.
14. Dutt N, Mohapatra PR, Saini V. Lebrikizumab treatment in adults and asthma. N Engl J Med 2011 Dec 22; 365(25); 2432-3.
15.

1.       Dutt N, Mohapatra P. Xpert MTB/RIF versus Sputum Smear Microscopy: Microscopy Needs a Level Playing Field. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2011 Dec 15;184(12):1420.
16. Mohapatra PR, Deepak TH. Predicting outcomes and drug resistance with new standardized treatment. Eur Respir J. 2011 Apr;37(4):974.
17. Aggarwal D, Mohapatra PR. Dyspnoea: a prognostic marker for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Eur Respir J. 2011 Feb;37(2):476.
18. Aggarwal D, Mohapatra PR  Aggarwal P. Serum procalcitonin level: clinical significance. Eur Respir J. 2011 Mar;37(3):723.Thakur H, Gupta L, Sobti RC, Janmeja AK, Seth A, Singh SK. Association of GSTM1T1 genes with COPD and prostate cancer in north Indian population. Mol Biol Rep. 2011 Mar;38(3):1733-9.
19. Sobti RC, Thakur H, Gupta L, Janmeja AK, Seth A, Singh SK. Polymorphisms in the HPC/ELAC-2 and alpha 1-antitrypsin genes that correlate with human diseases in a North Indian population. Mol Biol Rep. 2011 Jun;38(5):3137-44
20. Mohapatra PR, Khanduri S, Dutt N, Sharma P, Janmeja AK. Daignostic dilemma of antineurtrophil cytoplasmic antibody seropositivity in human immunodeficiency virus infection. Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci 2011 Jan-Mr; 53(1):55-7.
21. Deepak Aggarwal, U dalal, PR Mohapatra, Niti Singhal. Desmoid Tumor- a case report. Lung India, 2011 (accepted)
22. Naveen Dutt, Deepak Aggarwal. Pleural Biopsy. Victim of western advancement. Lung India, 2011 (Accepted)
23. Mohapatra PR, Dutt N, Khanduri S, Mishra B, Janmeja AK. Non-invasive Ventilation in Acute Respiratory Failure due to H1N1 Influenza. Lung India 2011; 28:49-51
24. Gupta M, Mohapatra PR, Lehl SS,  Sachdev  A.  Pattern of Comorbidities in Hospitalized Elderly Patients of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Journal of The Indian Academy of Geriatrics 2011; 7: 6-11
25. Mohapatra PR, Metallo-ß-lactamase 1 – why to blame New Delhi and India?, Indian J Med Res.
2010
26. Mohapatra PR, Janmeja AK, Asymptomatic mediastinal lipomatosis. N.Engl J Med. 2010 Sep 23; 363(13): 1265. PMID:20860508.
27. A.Khurana, U Khurana, Quantifying latent TB infection : The dilemma continues. CHEST 2010; 138; 460-61.
28. A.Khurana, Non caseating granulomas in the lung : Think beyond sarcoidosis. CHEST 2010; 138.
29. A.Khurana, U Khurana. Questions about Adenosine Deaminase testing and drug choice in a unusual presentation of TB. CHEST 2010; 137:1252.  
30. Mohapatra PR, How much lift to the UPLIFT study? Lancet. 2010; 375:197-198.
31. Mohapatra PR, Janmeja AK. Factors Associated with Hospital Admission in patients with Acute Exacerbation of  Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci 2010; 52: 203-206
32. Mohapatra PR. Lesson learned from surveillance of drug-resistant tuberculosis in Gujarat Indian J Med Res 2010: 132; 103-104
33. Mohapatra PR, Kashyap S. H1N1 influenza Pneumonia Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci 2010; 52: 91-92.
34. Mohapatra PR. Responding to the Gaps in India’s Health System Indian J Med Res. 2010; 131:461-62.
35. Mohapatra PR, Kashyap S. H1N1 influenza Pneumonia Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci 2010; 52: 91-92.
36. Mohapatra PR. Responding to the Gaps in India’s Health System Indian J Med Res. 2010; 131:461-62.
2009
37. Mohapatra PR, Aggarwal D. Responding to deaths during a clinical trial. Indian J Med Ethics. 2009 Jan-Mar;6(1):57-8.
38. Acquired bronchoesophageal fistula- a case report, Aggarwal D, Mohapatra PR, Malhotra B. Lung India 2009;26: 24-25.
39. Mohapatra PR. Prognostic assessment of patients with COPD. Lancet. 2009; 374 (9705):1885-86.
40. Mohapatra PR. Should moxifloxacin be substituted for isoniazid as a first-line antituberculosis drug? Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2009 Oct 1;180(7):686-7.
41. Aggarwal D, Mohapatra PR, Janmeja AK. Treatment of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis. Lancet. 2009 ;373(9657):26-7.
42. Khurana AK, Mohapatra PR. Prevalence of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis. Eur Respir J. 2009 Sep;34(3):780-1.
43. Mohapatra PR, Khurana AK, Janmeja AK. Children with MDR-TB: Need clear guidelines. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2009; 13(12):1578-9.
44. Aggarwal D, Mohapatra PR, Singh AK. 9.Aggarwal D, Mohapatra PR, Singh AK. Language of breathlessness: confounding factors and clinical implications. Chest. 2009 Apr;135(4):1112.
45. Khurana A, Mohapatra PR, Dhingra N. Carcinoma Lung Masquerading as Lung Abscess. The Clinical Respiratory Journal 2009: 116-117.
46. Janmeja AK, Mohapatra PR, Kumar M. The impact of "World Health Organization - Government of India guidelines on chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases-2003" on quality of life. Lung India. 2009 Oct;26(4):102-5.
2008
47. Mohapatra PR, Aggarwal D. Carbocisteine for acute exacerbations of COPD. Lancet. 2008; 372 (9650):1630-1.
48. Mohapatra PR, Gupta M, Janmeja AK. Moxifloxacin Monotherapy in severe pneumonia - do we really need ? Clin Infect Dis. 2008;47:856-57.
49. Aggarwal D, Mohapatra PR Pulmonary tuberculosis with acute respiratory failure: yet to be conquered. Eur Respir J. 2008 3: 32(6):1667.
50. Aggarwal D, Mohapatra PR Nutritional Deficit in Miliary Tuberculosis: prognostic value. Eur Respir J. 2008: 32(6):1663.
51. Aggarwal D, Mohapatra PR High-Resolution CT: one step forward, two steps backward Eur Respir J. 2008 Sep;32(3):813-814.
52. Mohapatra PR, Aggarwal D. Pneumocystis Carinii - Name Changed? Clin Exp Dermatol. 2008 Nov;33(6):793.
53. N. Dutt, A.K. Janmeja, P.R. Mohapatra, Anup Kumar Singh; Study of Health Related Quality of Life in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Patients. Society of Respirology, V: 13, Supp 5, P: 114, Nov, 2008
54. Janmeja AK, Mohapatra PR, Kumar M, Aggarwal D, Khurana A, Dutt N. The impact of 'WHO-GOI Guidelines on COPD' on quality of life Chest 2008 134: p22003.
55. Singh AK, Janmeja AK,Lehl SS, Dass A, Goel NK, Mohapatra PR, Khanduri S. Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Resistant Hypertension Compared to That in Controlled Hypertension Chest 2008 134 p71002
56. Aggarwal D, Chand N, Singh M, Mohapatra PR.  Evaluation of 2-Reagent Cold Staining Method Vis-A-Vis Ziehl-Neelsen Staining And Conventional Cold Staining Method For The Detection Of Acid Fast Bacilli In The Sputum Of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients Chest 2008 134 p155002.
57. Mohapatra PR, Negi RS, Kashyap S Hydatid Disease mimicking pericardial cyst. Indian J of Chest and Allied Science  2008;50: 283-84.
58. Mohapatra PR Protecting authors? Natl Med J India. 2008;20 (3):155.
59. Mohapatra PR, Bhuniya S, Garg S, Dimri, Janmeja AK. Endobronchial non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma presenting as mass lesion (accepted for publication in Indian J of Chest and Allied Science)
60. Mohapatra PR, Khurana AK. Status of smear positive TB patients after two-three years of DOTS initiation Indian J Tuberculosis 2008;55:107-8.
61. Mohapatra PR, Aggarwal D   We must practice DOTS, but we must find better ways to individualise the treatment BMJ (12 February 2008)  URL : http://www.bmj.com/cgi/eletters/bmj.39463.640787.BEv1#190140
62. Aggarwal D, Mohapatra PR Linezolid-Containing Regimen in Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Chest(Aug 2008) http://www.chestjournal.org/cgi/eletters/134/1/187
63. Gurpreet Kaur, NK Goel, Dinesh Kumar, AK Janmeja, HM Swami, Menu Kalia Treatment outcomes of patients placed on treatment under directly observed therapy short-course (DOTS) Lung India 2008; 25: 75-77
64. Janmeja AK, Mohapatra PR, Shivaprakash MR, Khurana A, Aggarwal D. Concurrent infection of pneumocystis pneumonia and pulmonary tuberculosis in an HIV-seronegative patient. Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci. 2008 Oct-Dec;50(4):369-71.
65. Mohapatra PR, Negi RS, Kashyap S Hydatid Disease mimicking pericardial cyst. Indian J of Chest and Allied Science  2008;50: 283-84.
66. B Bhagat, V K Saini, U Handa, A Khurana,  Safety and Efficacy of CT guided FNAC in the diagnosis of thoracic lesions, two and a half year experience ; Lung India 2008; 25:69.
67. Aggarwal A, Dalal U, Handa U, Bhuniya S, Mohapatra PR.  A Case Of Unusual Pleural Tumor Lung India 2008; 68-69.
68. Mohapatra PR, Aggarwal D. Sputum conversion at the end of intensive phase treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis patients with diabetes mellitus or HIV infection. Indian J Med Res 2008; 127: 408-409.
69. Mohapatra PR, Mishra B. Imapact factor- what really we can do Indian J Med Res. 2008:127:188-89.
70. Mohapatra PR. Interaction between medical practitioners & pharmaceutical industry Indian J Med Res. 2008:127: 93-94.
71. R.C.Sobti, Pushpinder Kaur, Satinder Kaur, A.K.Janmeja, S.K.Jindal, J.Kishan & Sara Raimondi. Combined effect of GSTM1, GSTT1 and GSTP1 polymorphisms on histological subtypes of lung cancer. Informa Health Care, Biomarkers, May 2008; 13(3): 282-295.
72. Aggarwal D, Mohapatra PR Linezolid-Containing Regimen in Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Chest(Aug 2008) http://www.chestjournal.org/cgi/eletters/134/1/187
2007
73. Kashyap S, Negi RS, Mohapatra PR. Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis: A Report of Five Cases From North Western Himalayan Region Of India. Chest 2007 132: 587S-588S.
74. Janmeja AK, Kiranjit, Saini V, Mohapatra PR. Screening of Smokers By Spirometry For Early Diagnosis Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Copd) In India Chest 2006 130: 281S.
75. Mohapatra PR.  The threat of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis. Clin Infect Dis. 2007;44(6):888-9.
76. Kashyap S, Mohapatra PR. TB anywhere is TB everywhere: We must act now. Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci 2007; 49: 197-198.
77. Mohapatra PR, IJT now indexed in PubMed, what is next. Indian j Tuberculosis 2007;54:157.
78. Respiratory Symptoms and Pulmonary Function Tests in school Teachers of Shimla.
79. Garg S, Handa U,Mohan H, Janmeja AK. Comparative analysis of various cytohistological techniques in diagnosis of lung diseases. DiagnCytopath. 2007;Jan;35(1);26-31
80. Vaidya P, Kashyap S, Sharma A, Gupta D, Mohapatra PR. Lung India 2007; 24:11-16.
81. Kashyap S, Mohapatra PR. TB anywhere is TB everywhere: We must act now. Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci 2007; 49: 197-198.
82. Mohapatra PR, Use of quinolones in India-one step forward few steps back. Natl Med J India. 2007;20:270-71.
2006
83. Mohapatra PR, Janmeja AK. Family observation of antituberculosis treatment. Lancet. 2006 Jun 24;367(9528):2055.
84. Mohapatra PR, Janmeja AK, Thind RK. The answer you get depends on the question you ask. American J Medicine 2006;119:e19.
85. Mohapatra PR, Janmeja AK . BCG-protection against infection with Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Int J Tuberc Lung Dis  2006;10(7):825.
86. Kashyap S, Mohapatra PR. Long-acting ß2-agonists: Safety concerns and careful balance (Editorial) Lung India 2006
87. Mohapatra PR, Mishra B. Role of healthcare workers during earthquake. Natl Med J India. 2006 May-Jun;19(3):171.
88. Sobti RC, Kaur P, Kaur S, Singh Jagmohan Janmeja AK, Jindal SK, Kishan J, Raimondi S. Effect of cyclin D1(CCND1) polymorphism on susceptibility to lung cancer in a North Indian population. Cancer Genetics and Cytogenetics 2006;170:108:-114
89. Janmeja A.K, Mohapatra P R , Saini M, Khurana A, Re-expansion pulmonary edema (accepted for publication in Lung India (2006).
90. Sobti RC, Sharma S, Joshi A, Jindal SK, Janmeja AK.CYP1A1 and CYP2D6 polymorphism and risk of lung cancer in a North Indian population. Biomarkers. 8 (5) : 415-28,2003.
91. Janmeja AK, Das SK.Cervico-mediastinal lymphadenopathy as a paradoxical response to chemotherapy in pulmonary tuberculosis. A case report. Respiration. 70(2): 219-20,2003.
92. Janmeja  AK., Dass SK, Kochhar S &Handa V Tuberculosis of the Parotid Gland: A case report, Indian J of Chest Dis & Allied Sci 45:67-69, 2003.
93. Janmeja AK WHO guidelines for diagnosis and Management of COPD in India; A Guide for Physicians (2003).  As member of WHO expert committee for evolving the document.
94. Janmeja AK Tuberculosis & Human Rights; Editorial in Chest 4:6-7, 2003.
95. Janmeja AK, Das SK, Kochhar S, Handa U.Tuberculosis of the parotid gland. Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci. 45(1):67-9,2003.
96. Kashyap S, Mohapatra PR. Tiotropium Bromide in COPD- A step ahead! India Chest 2003; 4:2003.
97. Mohapatra P.R., Das SK, Deb A, Saini V. Mediastinal Widening in a patient of Ulcerative Colitis Indian J of Chest and Allied Science 2003; 45:131-133.
98. Mohapatra P.R., Saini V., Comparison of Accuracy and Safety of CT guided and unguided Transthoracic FNAB in Diagnosis of Lung Lesions J Asso Physicians India (JAPI), 2003; 51: 88.
99. Kashyap S, Mohapatra PR, Saini V. Endobronchial Tuberculosis. Indian J of Chest and Allied Science 2003; 45: 247-56.
100. Saini V.,Nanda R., Kochar S., Mohapatra P.R., Deb A, Wood-smoke exposure: An unusual cause of Milliary Mottling on X-Ray Chest Indian J of Chest and Allied Science 2003; 45: 273-76.
101. Kashyap S, Mohapatra PR, Negi RS. Pattern of Primary Lung Cancer among Bidi Smokers in North-Western Himalayan region of India. Lung Cancer 2003; 41(2): S111.
2005
102. Janmeja A.K., Mohapatra P.R.  Seasonality of Tuberculosis. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis  2005 ;9(6):704-5.
103. Mohapatra PR, Janmeja AK. The Vioxx debacle revisited. Am J Med  2005;118(9):1058.
104. Mohapatra P.R., Janmeja A.K., Routine vaccination against tuberculosis in UK. BMJ Prasanta Raghab Mohapatra, Ashok Kumar Janmeja.   (4 August 2005) http://www.bmj.com/cgi/eletters/331/7509/128#113893
105. Janmeja AK, Mohapatra PR, Kaur R.Subungual erythema in lymph node tuberculosis with erythema nodosum. J Assoc Physicians India. 53:903-5,2005.
106. Janmeja A.K., Mohapatra P.R , R.Kaur. Subungual Erythema in Lymph Node Tuberculosis With Erythema Nodosum. J Asso Physicians India (JAPI), October 2005;53 :903-5 .
107. Janmeja AK, Das SK, Bhargava R, Chavan BS-Psyhotherapy improves compliance with tuberculosis treatment. Respriation 72(4) : 375-80, 2005.
108. Mohapatra PR, Fluoroquinolones in Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis, Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. 2004; 170: 920-921.
109. Janmeja A.K., Tuberculosis and anti-TNF- treatment. Thorax http://thorax.bmjjournals.com/cgi/eletters/59/11/921#345  (November 2004)
110. Janmeja A.K., Mohapatra P.R. Tracheobronchial Amyloidosis presenting as Non resolving Pneumonia (Jr-183 dated May 28, 2004) under publication in JAPI
111. Janmeja AK “Guidelines for Management of Asthma at Primary and Secondary Levels of Health Care in India, A Consensus Statement Developed under the World Health Organization Govt. of India collaborative programme (2004-2005)”.
112. Janmeja AK Clinical features of Pulmonary Tuberculosis: CMJ 10: 8-14, 2004.
113. Janmeja A.K. Efficacy and safety of unsupervised chemotherapy at a Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis Center in India. Chest 2004;126(4):833S.
2003
114. Mohapatra PR, Control of tuberculosis in India Lancet 2003; 362:1243.
115. Kashyap S, Mohapatra PR, Negi RS. Pattern of Primary Lung Cancer among Bidi Smokers in North-Western Himalayan region of India. Lung Cancer 2003; 41(2): S111.
116. Kashyap S, Mohapatra PR. Tiotropium Bromide in COPD- A step ahead! India Chest 2003; 4:2003.
117. Mohapatra P.R., Das SK, Deb A, Saini V. Mediastinal Widening in a patient of Ulcerative Colitis Indian J of Chest and Allied Science 2003; 45:131-133.
118. Mohapatra P.R., Saini V., Comparison of Accuracy and Safety of CT guided and unguided Transthoracic FNAB in Diagnosis of Lung Lesions J Asso Physicians India (JAPI), 2003; 51: 88.
119. Kashyap S, Mohapatra PR, Saini V. Endobronchial Tuberculosis. Indian J of Chest and Allied Science 2003; 45: 247-56.
120. Saini V.,Nanda R., Kochar S., Mohapatra P.R., Deb A, Wood-smoke exposure: An unusual cause of Milliary Mottling on X-Ray Chest Indian J of Chest and Allied Science 2003; 45: 273-76.
2002
121. Mohapatra PR, Janmeja AK, Saini V, Das SK, Deb A, Second line treatment for chronic Tuberculosis, Lancet 2002; 360:1430.
122. Mohapatra P.R. Tuberculosis in HIV seropositives, Indian Journal of Tuberculosis; 2002, 50.
123. Mohapatra P.R., Janmeja A.K., Inhalation Therapy, Current Medical Journal of North Zone, 2002; 10, 11-18.
124. Mohapatra P.R. Tuberculosis in HIV seropositives, Indian Journal of Tuberculosis; 2002, 50.
125. Mohapatra P.R., Janmeja AK Inhalation therapy. CMJ 7:11-18, 2002
126. Mohapatra PR, Janmeja AK, Saini V, Das SK, Deb A.Second-line treatment for chronic tuberculosis. Lancet. ;360(9343):1430,2002.
2001
127. Mohapatra PR, Direct Observation of tuberculosis treatment, Lancet 2001; 357:1708.
128. Mohapatra P.R. Das S.K., Janmeja A.K., Epidemiology of Tuberculosis, Current Medical Journal of North Zone, 2001;10 :18-20.
129. Janmeja AK, Das SK. Psychotherapy in compliance of TB treatment. International Journal of Tuberculosis & Lung Diseases 2001;5:117S.
130. Janmeja AK. Epidemiology of Tuberculosis, CMJ; Vol.VI;18-20, 2001.
2000
131. Janmeja A.K., Mohapatra P.R.  Clinical Features of Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Current Medical Journal of North Zone, 2000;12 : 11-17.
132. Janmeja A.K., Mohapatra P.R.  Pulmonary Function Testing, Current Medical Journal of North Zone, 2000; 4, 35-41.
133. Mohapatra P.R. Das S.K., Janmeja A.K., Pneumothorax, Current Medical Journal of North Zone, 2000; 7, 11-14.
134. Janmeja AK. Goyal KM & Sharma M Pleural fluid serum choline esterase ratio for differentiation between transudative and exudative pleural effusion.  Ind.J.Tub. 47:83-86, 2000.
135. Janmeja AK. Tuberculous osteomyelitis of skull. Lung India. 28:66-67, 2000.
136. Janmeja AK. An interesting case of cardiac achalasia, compiled for radiological quiz column. CMJ. VI (1) :46, 2000.
137. Janmeja AK. Pulmonary function tests; an overview. CMJ VI (3):16-22, 2000
138. Janmeja AK.. Pneumothorax. C M J Vol VI,7;11-14, 2000
1999
139. Mohapatra PR, B.K.Dash. Clinico-radiological Study of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in HIV seropositive patients. Chest 1999; 116 (4): S317.
140. Puri M.M., Mohapatra P.R. Miliary Tuberculosis, Family Medicine India, 1999; 3 (5): 5-8.
141. Janmeja A.K., Mohapatra P.R. Tracheo-bronchial amyloidosis presenting as a non-resolving pneumonia accepted for publication in JAPI.
142. Gupta KB, Prakash P, TandonS,Janmeja AK. Pleural involvement in patients co-infected with HIV and Mycobacterium tuberculosis Clinico-radiological profile. Lung India. XVII (2):65-67, 1999.
143. Role of glutathione-S-transferase in smoking induced lung diseases.   Lung   India, XVIII (3): 84-87, 1999
144. Gupta KB, Tandon S, Singh GP, Dhania OP, Janmeja AK. Pleural fluid cholesterol and serum cholesterol ratio as a parameter to differentiate between pleural transudate and exudate. Ind.J.Tub. 45:255-260, 1999.
145. Janmeja AK, Tandon S, Gupta KB, Girotra PK. Uncommon iatrogenic pneumothorax. J Assoc Physicians India.47(5):560-1,1999.
146. Janmeja AK. Microlethiasisalveolaris- a case report, compiled for radiological quiz column. CMJ. V(9):43, 1999.
147. Puri M.M., Mohapatra P.R. Miliary Tuberculosis, Family Medicine India, 1999; 3 (5): 5-8
148. Mohapatra PR.  Dash BK. Clinicoradilogical study of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in HIV seroposiitive patients Chest  1999; 116(4): 317S
149. Janmeja AK. Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis CMJ. (V)6:47-52, 1999
1998
150. Janmeja AK, Raj B. Acquired drug resistance in tuberculosis in Haryana, India. J Assoc Physicians India. 46(2):194-8,1998.

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

Prof. A.K.Janmeja
1 A chapter on “Extra-pulmonary Tuberculosis” in handbook of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine edited by SK Jindal. Jaypee Publication, New Delhi 2011 (Page 95) First author
2 A Chapter on “Pulmonary Embolism” in NCCP Textbook of Respiratory Medicine edited by D.Behera Jaypee Publication, New Delhi 2011 (Page 658) third author)
3 A chapter on “Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease” in NCCP Textbook of Respiratory Medicine edited by D. Behera Jaypee Publication, New Delhi 2011 (Page 585) First author 
4 A chapter on “Extra-pulmonary Tuberculosis” in Textbook of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine edited by SK Jindal. Jaypee Publication, New Delhi 2011 (Page 622) First author
5 A chapter on “Bioterrorism; weapons of the future ” in A book on Future of Medicine  edited by P S Shanker , Mumbai 2011
6 Paradoxical Response in Tuberculosis. “Manual on TB, HIV and Lung Health" edited by V K Arora.  Publication, New Delhi 2008 (single author)
7 Respiratory Tuberculosis under category–I and category-II treatment.  In practical approach to respiratory diseases.  Editor V.  Arora JP Publication, New Delhi. 2005
8 A chapter on "Occupational Asthma" in Advances in Allergy & Asthma. 2000 edited by Rajendra Prasad. Shivam Publication, Lucknow. Page 312-316.
9 A chapter on “ Sarcoidosis” in NCCP Textbook of Respiratory Medicine edited by D. Behera Jaypee Publication, New Delhi 2011,  as co-author 

Dr. P.R.Mohapatra
1 9th Edition- API Text Book of Medicine (in press) –Pneumocystis Pneumonia (as single author) published in Jan 2012 
2 NCCP Text Book of Respiratory Medicine, Editor-D Behera (in press)- Sarcoidosis (as single author)
3 Respiratory Medicine- Editor S K. Jindal (in press) - Extra-pulmonary Tuberculosis (as co-author; Principal Author: A K Janmeja)
4 Lung Cancer – 2012, API-ICP-Comorbidities in Lung Cancer Editor – Purbish Parikh (published in Jan 2012)
5 A chapter on “Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease” in NCCP Textbook of Respiratory Medicine edited by D.Behera Jaypee Publication, New Delhi 2011 (Coauthor)
6 A chapter on “Pulmonary Embolism” in NCCP Textbook of Respiratory Medicine edited by D.Behera Jaypee Publication, New Delhi 2011 (First author) 

 DEPARTMENTAL RESEARCH PROJECTS 

S.No Name of research project Year Completed /in progress Sponsoring agency Principal Investigator / Co-Investigator
1. Role of serum procalcitonin level as a guide to intiate and monitor the response of antibiotic therapy in acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 2012 On going UGC

P.I. – Dr.P.R.Mohapatra

C.I. – Dr.A.K.Janmeja &

Dr.Deepak Aggarwal

2. To compare the effect of smoking decline of forced expiratory volume in first second (Fev1) at early stage mild COPD in smoker; 2012 On going ICMR

P.I. – Dr.P.R.Mohapatra

C.I. – Dr.A.K.Janmeja

& Dr.Deepak Aggarwal
3. Understanding disease reactivation in human Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection and its implication in early diagnosis  2011 On going IMTECH

P.I. – Dr. Ankita S.JaiswalCo P.I. – Dr.AK Janmeja
Dr.JN Agrewala
4. Mycobacterium tuberculosis lipid repertoire fooling around host Nuclear Receptor signaling 2011 On going IMTECH & GMCH, Chandigarh 

P.I. – Dr. Pawan Gupta
Co P.I. – Dr.AK Janmeja
Dr.JN Agrewala
5. Antimircobial susceptibility pattern of bacterial isolates from cases of ventilator associated pneumonia in ICU. 2010 In progress ICMR

Dr.Varsha Gupta

P. I. (Microbiology) 

Dr.A.K.Janmeja C.I. (Pul.Med.)
6. To study the Pulmonary Function test in Geriatric Population of Chandigarh 2008 In progress DST

Dr.A.K.Janmjea P.I.  

Dr.P.R.Mohapatra C.I
7. To study the factors associated with hospitalization in patient with acute exacerbation of COPD 2008 In progress DST Dr.P.R.Mohapatra P.I.
8. Pattern of co morbidities in Elderly Patients (>65y) of Chronic Pulmonary Disease and Outcome assessment in those Hospitalized with these co-morbidities” 2008 Completed DST

Dr.A.K.Janmeja P.I.  

Dr.P.R.Mohapatra C.I.

9. Assessment of RNTCP strategy of FNAC diagnostic (at 2 weeks) and six months duration of treatment for peripheral tubercular lymphadenitis in 39 months periods 2007 Completed

Central TB Division GOI

New Delhi

Dr.A.K.Janmeja P.I.

Dr.P.R.Mohapatra C.I.
10. Utility of generic and disease-specific health related quality of life instruments as outcome measures for tuberculosis patients treated under Revised National Tuberculosis Control programme at Chandigarh 2007 Completed  

Central TB Division

Govt. of India

 
11. Clinical research trial Randomized, Double Blind, Double Dummy, Parallel Group, Multicenter Study to Compare the Efficacy and Tolerability of HFA Propelled Combination Fluticason Propionate 125 mg and Salmeterol Xinafoate 24 ug p MDI with Separate HFA-Proplelled Fluticasone Propionate 125 mg pMDI and CFC Proplelled Salmeterol Cinafoate 25 mg pMDI in patients with mild to moderate Asthma 2007 Completed M/s Omnicare

Dr.Varinder Saini P.I.

12. ‘Impact of WHO-GOI guidelines on QOL in patients of COPD’ 2005 Completed DST

Dr.A.K.Janmeja P.I.

 Dr.P.R.Mohapatra C.I.
13. Role of Psychotherapy in treatment compliance of pulmonary tuberculosis   Completed DST

Dr.A.K.Janmeja P.I.

 
14. Sero prevalence of HIV in tuberculosis patient 1997-2000 Completed DST  
           

 

THESIS DONE BY PG STUDENTS

Sl.No. Name of the P.G.student Thesis completed Admission Batch Topic
1. Dr.Kiranjit Completed 2003 Role of early COPD in Spriometery
2. Dr.Alkesh Khurana Completed 2004 Comparative study of serum zinc levels in Bronchial asthma patients and controls.
3. Dr.Naveen Dutt Completed 2005 To study of health related quality of life in obstructive sleep apnea patients
4. Dr.Anup Kumar Completed 2006 To study the obstructive sleep apnea in patients of Resistant Hypertension
5. Dr.Sushant Khanduri Completed 2007 To study the association of Nocturnal cardiac arrhythmias with obstructive sleep apnea
6. Dr.Preeti Sharma Completed 2008 To study depression and anxiety in Obstructive sleep apnea patients
7. Dr.Mandeep Kaur Sodhi Completed 2009 To study the association between the variants of one carbon metabolism, Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase polymorphisms and lung cancer
8. Dr.Robin Gupta  On going 2010 To Study Sleep Disordered Breathing in patients of  Allergic Rhinitis
9. Dr.Deepak T.H. On going 2010 To study the outcome of pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
10. Dr.Rahul Katyal On going 2011 Obstructive sleep apnoea in patients of coronary artery disease
11. Dr.C.Prashanth  On going 2011 Serum Amyloida, e-selectin, e-cadherin as lung cancer biomarkers.   

CO-SUPERVISER FOR PHD COURSE
1. Dr.Shailandra Singh

Co-supervisor

Prof.A.K.Janmeja

 2003 Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University Chandigarh
2. Ms.Pushpinder

Co-supervisor

Prof.A.K.Janmeja

 2004

Single Nucleotide Polymorphism and risk of lung cancer.

Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University Chandigarh

 

DISSERTATIONS BY THE MPT STUDENTS

S.No Name of topic Year Completed /in progress Sponsoring agency Principal Investigator / Co-Investigator
1. Effectiveness of Incentive spirometry versus brisk walk & incentive spirometry on COPD patients 2011 Completed

Saket College of Physiotherapy

MPT 2nd year (Cardiopulmonary

Guide – Dr.A.K.Janmjea

Co-Guide – Dr.Damanpreet Singh
2. A comparative study of ACBT versus postural drainage with percussion in patients with acute exacerbation of COPD 2012 Completed

Saket College of Physiotherapy

MPT 2nd year (Cardiopulmonary

Guide – Dr.A.K.Janmjea

Co-Guide – Dr.Alpna Ahuja

3. To correlate the BODE index with the quality of life in patients of COPD 2012 Completed

Saket College of Physiotherapy

MPT 2nd year Cardiopulmonary

Guide – Dr.A.K.Janmjea

Co-Guide – Dr.Alpna Ahuja

4. Effect of Routine treatment on pulmonary function tests and functional capacity and their correlation in patients with COPD 2012 On going

Saket College of Physiotherapy

MPT 2nd year Cardiopulmonary

Guide – Prof.Varinder Saini

Co-guide – Dr. Sandeep Goyal

5. Ventilatory and Cardiovascular responses to unsupported low intensity upper limb exercise in normal subjects 2012 On going

Saket College of Physiotherapy

MPT 2nd year Cardiopulmonary

Guide – Prof.Varinder Saini

Co-guide – Dr. Niti Prakash

6. Effect of Different sitting postures on Pulmonary Functions  in students in Indian population 2012 On going

Saket College of Physiotherapy

MPT 2nd year Cardiopulmonary

Guide – Prof.Varinder Saini

Co-guide – Dr. Niti Prakash

 

COMMUNITY CAMPS

1. Organized a “Free Medical Camp for Tuberculosis & Other Common Respiratory Diseases Patients” at Ram Darbar, a suburb of U.T., Chandigarh on World TB Day (24.03.99).
2. Organized a “Free Medical camp for Asthma patients” on World Asthma Day (11th Dec.,1999) at Dadoo Majra Colony, a suburb of U.T., Chandigarh
3. Organized a “Free medical camp for tuberculosis patients” at  Maloya Village, a suburb of U.T., Chandigarh on World TB Day, 24.03.2000.
4.   ]“Free medical camp on World Tuberculosis Day [24.03.2001] for the patients of tuberculosis and other respiratory diseases patients” at Primary School, Colony No.5, an urban slum of Chandigarh
5. Organized a “Free Camp for Asthma Patients” at Govt. Medical college, Chandigarh on 17.02.2001. Patients were educated on proper use of inhalation devices and were given asthma drugs, inhalers, devices etc. free of cost.

 

CME PROGRAMMES, CONFERENCES & OTHER ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

1. Organized an “Asthma Awareness and Education Workshop for General Public & Patients on World asthma Day (May 3, 2000)” at Govt. Medical College, Chandigarh
2. Organized Pulmonary Medicine Update in March 2002.
3. CME on RNTCP for Medical Teachers was organized on May 8th 2004.
4. Organized an “Education & Awareness Workshop on Asthma & COPD for public and patients at Govt. Medical College, Chandigarh on May 14, 2005.
5. RNTCP workshop for ‘Resident and Faculty doctors’ held on 28th March 2007.
6. Organized workshop on Pulmonary Function Test and Allergy – Immunotherapy on 1st Oct. 2009.
7. The department has organized 43rd National Conference of the Indian College of allergy, Asthma and Applied Immunology October 2-4th 2009 “ICAAICON 2009” in GMCH-32
8. The department has organized one day “CME on RNTCP” under the auspices of State TB Cell, Chandigarh on 25th March 2011 at GMCH-32, Chandigarh.
9. The department has organized SLEEPCON 2012 under the auspices of ISDA April 6th – 8th 2012 (1 day Workshop on NIPPV & Polysomnography and 2 days Conference) at Hotel Shivalikview, Chandigarh. 

 

AWARDS & ACHIEVMENTS

Prof.A.K.Janmeja

National
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 “R.Krishna Memorial Award – 2000” for the best research paper by Tuberculosis Association of India.
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 UGC award for the paper entitled, “Efficacy and Safety of Unsupervised Chemotherapy at a Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis Center in India” presented at International conference of American College of Chest Physician held at Seattle, USA in 2004.
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 Fellow of National College of chest physicians (FNCCP)
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 Fellow of Indian College of Asthma Allergy & Applied Immunology – 2008.
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 DST Travel grant for presenting a research paper Quality of Life in OSA patient in Bangkok from 19th – 22nd November 2008.
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 Dr.A.K.Janmeja, Professor, Pulmonary Medicine was awarded “Fellowship of Indian Chest Society-FICS” during National Conference NAPCON 2010 held at Jodhpur 28th – 30th November 2010.
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 Awarded “Tuberculosis Association of India Oration 2011” at the 65th National Conference on Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases, held at Bengaluru 10th – 12th January 2011.
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 “NCCP Oration Award 2011” during NAPCON, November 27-30, 2012 at New Delhi. 
International
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 “European Respiratory Society Bronze Award” for paper “Role of Counseling in tuberculosis Treatment” at European Respiratory Society Annual Congress 2003, Vienna, Austria.
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 Fellow of American College of Chest Physician (FCCP) – 2004.
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 Fellow of International Medical Sciences Academy (FIMSA) -2008. 
Prof. V.K. Saini
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 Awarded for Best Poster for “CT-Guided FNAC for Pulmonary lesions; identifying factors that tend to influence its diagnostic yield and complication rates” by PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Coimbatore on 9th-12th June 2010
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 Is continuing  6 months certified training on Medical Oncology at Tata Memorial, Mumbai  till 28.2.2013
Dr. P.R. Mohapatra
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 Fellow of American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP), USA
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 Fellow of National College of Chest Physicians (India)LF-255, FNCCP
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 Fellow of Indian Association for Bronchology (Life Fellow-016) FIAB
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 Fellow of International Medical Sciences Academy (FIMSA)
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 Fellow of Indian College of Allergy Asthma and Applied Immunology (FCAI)
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 Fellow of Indian College of Physicians (FICP)
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 Fellow of The Indian College of Allergy, Asthma and Applied Immunology (FICAAI)
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 Fellow of The Association of Physicians of India (FICP)    
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 Fellow of The Indian Chest Society, FICS
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 Has done 6 months certified training on Medical Oncology at Tata Memorial, Mumbai.
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 Is National Delegate (representative) to European Respiratory Society from Sept 2012 to Sept 2015
Dr. Deepak Aggarwal
  •  
 Dr Deepak Aggarwal conferred as Fellow of, American College of Chest Physicians [FCCP].

FUTURE PLANS

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 Endobronchial Ultrasound
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 Chest Ultrasound
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 Medical Thoracoscopy
  •  
 The department has intake of 2 MD students annually and most probably as per MCI guidelines it may increased from 2 to 4  Thus, the strength of MD students would be 4 plus carry forward at a time and this will further increase the teaching workload to impart the quality training to the budding specialists.
The department has already submitted the requisite application to MCI. The matter is under consideration with MCI and waiting its approval.
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 The department is in the mid way of developing a Respiratory Intensive Care Unit (RICU) and some of the equipment for the same has already been procured.
We are not able to proceed in want of manpower (Senior Resident, Staff Nurses, Respiratory Physiotherapist etc.) as proposed for the project. The requirement in this regard has already been submitted 4-5 years ago.