Lung diseases (pneumology)

Services

A team, consisting of 6 pneumologists, offers specialised care for all diseases of the lungs and the respiratory tracts.

• Chronic Respiratory Diseases
  Follow-up and treatment of chronic respiratory diseases such as COPD, chronic bronchitis, and asthma.
• Lung Infections and Interstitial Lung Diseases
  Diagnosis and treatment of lung infections, tuberculosis, and interstitial conditions such as pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, and alveolitis.
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergies
• Diagnosis, Treatment, and Follow-up of Oncological Lung Problems and Tumoral Thoracic Conditions
• Diagnostic Procedures
  Diagnosis using bronchoscopy, EBUS (endobronchial ultrasound), and transthoracic punctures under ultrasound or CT guidance.
• Pulmonary Function Testing
  Spirometry and advanced lung function tests, such as an ergospirometric exercise test, for accurate assessment of breathing and lung capacity.
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  Guidance in respiratory rehabilitation for lung diseases such as COPD, or in preparation for and follow-up after lung transplantation.
• Home Oxygen Therapy
  Assessment and initiation of home oxygen therapy using liquid oxygen or an oxygen concentrator.
• Sleep Studies for Sleep Apnoea and Guidance for Initiating CPAP Treatment
• Smoking Cessation Support