Dr. Pallab Chatterjee – Paediatric Pulmonologist in Kolkata

Dr. Pallab Chatterjee is a Consultant in Paediatric Pulmonology at Fortis Hospital Anandapur, Kolkata. He is an experienced paediatrician and neonatologist with specialised expertise in childhood respiratory diseases, paediatric bronchoscopy and the management of complex respiratory conditions in infants and children.

His qualifications include MBBS, DCH, MD in Paediatrics, DNB in Paediatrics and the European Diplomate of Paediatric Pulmonology. He is also a Fellow of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics.

His medical training includes education at Calcutta Medical College and Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. He subsequently undertook specialised paediatric pulmonology and bronchoscopy training at the Institute of Child Health, Chennai, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital in the United States.

Dr. Chatterjee's clinical expertise includes childhood asthma, respiratory infections and complex paediatric lung conditions. Paediatric respiratory assessment considers age-specific symptoms, lung development, medical history and the potential impact of respiratory disease on growth and daily activities.

He has particular expertise in paediatric fibreoptic bronchoscopy. His official hospital biography identifies him as the first paediatrician in Eastern India to perform fibreoptic bronchoscopy in children. This specialised procedure helps examine the airways and investigate selected respiratory abnormalities.

Dr. Pallab Chatterjee has been associated with several leading healthcare institutions in Kolkata and participates in medical education and paediatric professional activities. His practice combines paediatric respiratory assessment, neonatal care and specialist management of complex childhood respiratory conditions.

Paediatric Asthma Management

Childhood asthma is a chronic inflammatory airway condition that may cause wheezing, coughing and breathing difficulty. Treatment involves evaluating symptoms, identifying triggers, teaching correct inhaler technique and adjusting medication according to disease control. Regular follow-up supports age-appropriate management.

Paediatric Fibreoptic Bronchoscopy

Paediatric fibreoptic bronchoscopy uses a flexible camera to examine a child's airways. It may help investigate persistent respiratory symptoms, suspected airway abnormalities or unexplained lung findings. The procedure requires appropriate paediatric expertise, monitoring and careful patient selection.

Childhood Respiratory Infection Management

Respiratory infections in children can affect the upper or lower airways and may be caused by viruses, bacteria or other organisms. Assessment considers symptoms, age, breathing effort and hydration. Treatment depends on the suspected cause and severity of illness.

Paediatric Pneumonia Treatment

Pneumonia causes infection and inflammation in the lungs and may produce fever, cough and difficulty breathing. Children with severe symptoms may require hospital care and oxygen support. Treatment is based on the child's age, clinical findings and likely infectious cause.

Chronic Cough Evaluation in Children

A persistent cough in children may be associated with asthma, infection, airway abnormalities or other conditions. Specialist evaluation considers cough duration, associated symptoms and examination findings. Further investigations are selected according to the suspected underlying cause.

Paediatric Airway Assessment

Paediatric airway assessment helps identify structural or functional abnormalities that may affect breathing. Evaluation can include clinical examination, imaging and selected endoscopic investigations. Management depends on the diagnosis, symptom severity and the child's developmental stage.

Neonatal Respiratory Assessment

Newborn babies may develop breathing difficulties because of prematurity, infection, delayed lung adaptation or other conditions. Assessment includes monitoring respiratory effort and oxygenation, identifying the cause and determining whether supportive care or specialist neonatal treatment is required.

Complex Paediatric Lung Disease Evaluation

Complex childhood lung conditions may involve recurrent infections, persistent breathing difficulties or abnormalities of airway structure and function. Specialist assessment can require imaging, respiratory investigations and multidisciplinary consultation to identify the diagnosis and establish a suitable management plan.