Pulmonology

🫁 Pulmonology

Pulmonology deals with the respiratory system, offering diagnosis and treatment for diseases affecting the lungs, bronchi, trachea, and pleura. This includes conditions like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, interstitial lung disease, bronchitis, and sleep apnea. At Al Shafi Hospital, comprehensive evaluation is performed using chest X-rays, pulmonary function tests, CT scans, and bronchoscopy. Pulmonologists work closely with critical care units for managing respiratory emergencies and provide ventilatory support when necessary. Treatment involves inhalation therapy, antibiotics, steroids, immunomodulators, and advanced respiratory support for acute and chronic illnesses.

The team also specializes in long-term management of complex respiratory conditions and offers smoking cessation counseling, oxygen therapy, and rehabilitation services. Procedures such as thoracentesis, pleural biopsy, and diagnostic bronchoscopy are performed with precision and care. Special clinics focus on sleep disorders, occupational lung disease, and tuberculosis for timely intervention and control. Individuals are guided through breathing techniques, lifestyle adjustments, and long-term preventive strategies. The respiratory system’s role in sustaining life makes pulmonology a vital specialty in both outpatient and inpatient care. The goal is to improve lung function, reduce symptom burden, and enhance overall respiratory health with a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach.