Pulmonology

The Pulmonology department specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of chest or lung problems including; asthma, COPD, sleep disorders, lung cancer, pulmonary fibrosis (interstitial lung diseases), chest infections, bronchiectasis, smoking cessation, pulmonary hypertension etc

The department has the following services

• Nebulization (Ultrasonic)
• Lung function testing (Lung volumes, Capacities, Co Diffusion, Body Plethysmography)
• Allergy screen and desensitization (to inhalants &food)
• Immunotherapy
• Overnight pulse oximetry
• Sleep Study (Polysomnography)
• Bronchoscopy (Lavage, Biospy, Brushing, Trans-cranial Biopsy, Trans-bronchial Biopsy)
• Non-invasive ventilation (CPAP, BiPAP)
• Pleural fluid aspiration (Diagnostic & Therapeutic)
• Vaccination for chest infections (Influenza & Pneumonia)