Many residents of Prayagraj, and visitors from nearby districts of Uttar Pradesh, still search for a lung specialist in Allahabad out of habit. The city is officially Prayagraj, but the need is the same: a qualified respiratory doctor who can look into cough, breathlessness, wheeze or a worrying chest X-ray.
This guide explains which symptoms deserve a lung specialist visit and how to prepare so that the consultation is as useful as possible.
Quick answer: booking a lung specialist
- Book a lung specialist for a cough lasting weeks, unexplained breathlessness, wheeze, repeated chest infections or abnormal chest imaging.
- Bring previous X-rays, CT scans, prescriptions, inhalers and a symptom timeline.
- Tell the doctor about smoking, dust, smoke and workplace exposure.
Symptoms that deserve a lung specialist
- Cough lasting more than a few weeks or coming back repeatedly
- Shortness of breath on climbing stairs or walking short distances
- Noisy breathing or wheeze
- Coughing up blood-streaked or discoloured phlegm
- Snoring with pauses in breathing or daytime sleepiness
- A scan or X-ray report that mentions a shadow, nodule, scarring or fluid
What to carry to the appointment
| Bring | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Previous chest X-ray or CT films and reports | Allows comparison with older images |
| All current inhalers and medicines | Technique and doses can be checked |
| Blood tests and breathing-test reports | Avoids repeating tests unnecessarily |
| Hospital discharge summaries | Shows past illness and treatment |
| A short symptom diary | Shows patterns, triggers and severity |
Local factors that can affect breathing in Prayagraj
Dust, vehicle exhaust, burning of waste, cooking smoke and winter air pollution are commonly discussed triggers for cough and wheeze in north Indian cities. If you notice symptoms worsen on certain days or places, note that down for your doctor.
Dr. Rakesh Singh Maurya, lung specialist and critical care specialist
Dr. Rakesh Singh Maurya is a Pulmonologist & Critical Care Specialist in Prayagraj. He is associated with Kamla Multispeciality Hospital, Tagore Town, and is an Assistant Professor at MLN Medical College, Prayagraj.
Meet Dr. Rakesh Singh Maurya
Dr. Rakesh Singh Maurya is a Pulmonologist & Critical Care Specialist in Prayagraj (Allahabad). He holds MBBS, MD and DM (Pulmonary Critical Care, VPCI Delhi) qualifications and is an Assistant Professor at MLN Medical College, Prayagraj.
He is associated with Kamla Multispeciality Hospital, Tagore Town, Prayagraj, where the hospital lists him among its critical-care specialists. The hospital's critical-care department provides care for serious conditions including respiratory distress or respiratory failure and offers respiratory support such as ventilator, BiPAP and CPAP management.
Clinic / Hospital
Kamla Multispeciality Hospital151/38 Anukul Chandra Banerji Marg, Opposite Banshi Bhavan Guest House
Tagore Town, Prayagraj
Uttar Pradesh – 211002
Hospital phone: 92502 40640
Additional contact: +91 92502 40640
Consultation clinic: 48 JLN Road, George Town, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211011
Frequently asked questions
Is there a lung specialist in Allahabad?
Yes. Allahabad is now officially Prayagraj. Dr. Rakesh Singh Maurya is a Pulmonologist & Critical Care Specialist practising in Prayagraj.
Is Allahabad the same as Prayagraj?
Yes. Allahabad was renamed Prayagraj in 2018, though both names are still commonly used.
When should I see a respiratory specialist?
See a respiratory specialist if breathing symptoms last for weeks, keep returning, limit your activity, or an imaging report shows an abnormality.
Do I need a chest X-ray before visiting?
Not necessarily, but bring any you already have. The doctor will decide which tests are appropriate after examining you.
What should I tell the lung specialist about?
Symptoms and their timeline, smoking and exposure history, medicines, allergies, previous lung illness and any sleep-related symptoms.
Can I take someone with me?
Yes. A family member can help describe symptoms, especially if you feel breathless or unwell.
Looking for a lung specialist in Allahabad?
If you have persistent cough, recurring wheeze, unexplained breathlessness, repeated chest infections, asthma or COPD concerns, sleep-related breathing problems or another ongoing respiratory symptom, discuss it with a qualified pulmonologist in Prayagraj (Allahabad). Dr. Rakesh Singh Maurya, Pulmonologist & Critical Care Specialist, is associated with Kamla Multispeciality Hospital.
This article is for general educational purposes and does not replace an individual medical consultation. For appointments and current consultation information, contact the hospital or clinic directly.