Dr. Fazal Akbar-QIH

Dr. Fazal Akbar-QIH Dr. Fazal Akbar is Head of Pulmonology at QIH Islamabad. He specializes in Respiratory Problems, All Healthcare is not something to be taken lightly.

Times come when the precious moments in life are disrupted by disease; times which create a sense of confusion and distress. It is critical to diagnose and treat potentially fatal illnesses at the earliest. Ease your worries today by seeking the best care available. Visit me, Dr. Fazal Akbar, for expert consultation in:
• General internal medicine
• Allergy and asthma
• Smoking related lung diseases
• Infections including Tuberculosis
• Interstitial lung diseases
• Pulmonary hypertension
• Lung cancers
• Respiratory failure and respiratory support, including BiPAP
• Sleep related breathing disorders

I am dually certified as fellow by the highest accrediting institution in Pakistan, CPSP, in both internal medicine and pulmonology. I am also a declared member of the Royal Colleges of Physicians in UK and qualified as a specialist in general and respiratory medicine (CCT). I worked as a consultant, leading various respiratory units at several hospitals in UK and currently in Pakistan. With over 30 years of clinical experience I am at the best position to assess and manage complex medical cases. My main interest, besides treating patients, is to educate them with interactive and inclusive consultation. Other procedures and interventions I am proficient in are:
• Bronchoscopy
• Endobronchial and transbronchial lung biopsies
• Transbronchial needle sampling of mediastinal nodes
• Medical thoracoscopy
• Pleural biopsy
• Pleural aspiration and chest drain
• Tunneled long-term intercostal drain
• Percutaneous tracheostomy, including minitrach

I currently work as Head of Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care at Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital, Islamabad. With state of the art facilities and professional staff, QIH is one of the leading private institutes in the country. The hospital provides both inpatient and outpatient facilities, with high patient satisfaction rate. For consultation or further enquiry, do not hesitate to contact us.

Increasing evidence from around the world suggests that a small proportion of people who have had COVID-19 and recovered...
15/11/2020

Increasing evidence from around the world suggests that a small proportion of people who have had COVID-19 and recovered from their initial infection can experience a range of ongoing symptoms including fatigue, brain fog and shortness of breath. The condition is often called “long COVID”. 70% of these patients have impairment in one or multiple organs 4 months after the initial infection.

Exclusive: study of low-risk individuals finds impairments four months after infection

15/11/2020

The relationship of COVID-19 and blood clots are from autoantibodies (body defences acting against own cells) leading to clots in lungs, brain, heart and other organs. Treatment now include blood thinning medicines during infection..

Some lung diseases e.g., Bronchiectasis, COPD and lung abscess are associated with excessive secretions which cannot be ...
09/01/2019

Some lung diseases e.g., Bronchiectasis, COPD and lung abscess are associated with excessive secretions which cannot be expectorated out due to the diseased airways. If not removed, these secretions increases the risk of lung infections further loss of lung functions and exaggerated patient's discomfort with cough and breathlessness. An effective treatment of these conditions require sputum clearance using devices like Acapella. It reduces lung damage and improves lung healing..

The acapella® Vibratory PEP Therapy System may help you keep your lungs and airway free from excess secretions. Find out more about the acapella here: https:...

Are you allergic to pollens? Beware you may have Oral Allergy Syndrome; a condition where you get itching, tingling and ...
09/01/2019

Are you allergic to pollens? Beware you may have Oral Allergy Syndrome; a condition where you get itching, tingling and numbness in the mouth or throat with eating fresh fruits or vegetables. It is harmless but if you get hives, wheezing and vomiting especially with nuts- this can be serious Nut allergy. Seek specialist advice..

How to cope — and when to be more concerned

Do not ignore cigarette smoke, active or passive even if it is from 'JUST' one or two ci******es. It is mind opening to ...
09/01/2019

Do not ignore cigarette smoke, active or passive even if it is from 'JUST' one or two ci******es. It is mind opening to know how many of us are risking themselves and their closed ones.

30-year study shows surprising results

Happy Independence Day from Dr. Fazal Akbar & his team.
14/08/2018

Happy Independence Day from Dr. Fazal Akbar & his team.

03/06/2018

Heartburn can be treated with lifestyle changes and medications. Lets take a look at some of them.

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29/05/2018

Some common foods that we eat and drink, stimulate increased stomach acid secretion setting the stage for heartburn.

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24/05/2018

Heartburn is a feeling of burning in your chest, and is a symptom of Acid Reflux or GERD. Lets take a look at some of its symptoms.

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21/05/2018

A stuffy nose can be annoying. Your nose drips. You sound funny when you talk. Lets take a look at some tips that can help you clear that stuffy nose.

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Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital, Golra Mor, Peshawar Road
Islamabad
44000

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