The Pulmonology Department is a specialized unit that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to the respiratory system.
Diagnostic Services:
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT): Assessing lung function through spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity, etc.
Imaging: Chest X-rays, CT scans, and sometimes MRI or PET scans for evaluating lung conditions.
Bronchoscopy: Direct visualization of the airways using a flexible tube equipped with a camera, often used for biopsy or sampling.
Sleep Studies: Evaluating sleep disorders like sleep apnea through polysomnography or home sleep studies.
Interventional Procedures:
Thoracentesis: Draining fluid from the pleural space around the lungs.
Pleural Biopsy: Obtaining tissue samples from the pleura for diagnostic purposes.
Chest Tube Insertion: Placing tubes to drain air or fluid from the pleural space.
Therapeutic Services:
Medication Management: Prescribing and managing medications for respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, or pneumonia.
Oxygen Therapy: Providing supplemental oxygen to patients with respiratory insufficiency.
Nebulizer Treatments: Administering medications in aerosol form for conditions like asthma or COPD exacerbations.
Mechanical Ventilation: Providing ventilatory support for patients with respiratory failure.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Exercise and education programs for patients with chronic lung diseases to improve their quality of life.
Consultative Services:
Inpatient Consultations: Providing expertise and recommendations for the management of respiratory issues in hospitalized patients.
Pulmonology
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