- Pulmonary Function Testing: Assessing lung function through spirometry, lung volume measurement, and gas exchange analysis.
- Bronchoscopy: A procedure to visualize the airways using a thin, flexible tube equipped with a camera.
- Thoracentesis: Removal of fluid or air from the pleural space surrounding the lungs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
- Sleep Studies: Evaluating sleep disorders like sleep apnea through overnight monitoring of breathing patterns, oxygen levels, and other parameters.
- Diagnosis and treatment of asthma, a chronic inflammatory condition of the airways.
- Developing personalized asthma action plans, prescribing inhalers, and providing education on triggers, symptom management, and long-term control.
- Diagnosis and management of COPD, a progressive lung disease characterized by airflow limitation.
- Offering bronchodilators, inhaler therapies, pulmonary rehabilitation, and smoking cessation counseling.
- Diagnosis and treatment of respiratory infections such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and tuberculosis.
- Prescribing appropriate antibiotics or antiviral medications based on the specific infection.
- Evaluation and management of various interstitial lung diseases, including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, and hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
- Conducting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and coordinating multidisciplinary care when needed.
- Offering lung cancer screening programs for early detection in high-risk individuals.
- Developing treatment plans for lung cancer, including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
- Diagnosis and management of pulmonary hypertension, a condition characterized by increased blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries.
- Administering specific medications, providing lifestyle recommendations, and monitoring disease progression.
- Comprehensive programs aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals with chronic respiratory conditions.
- Includes exercise training, breathing exercises, education on self-management, and nutritional counseling.
- Evaluation and management of respiratory allergies, including allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and allergic asthma.
- Performing allergy testing, prescribing allergen immunotherapy, and offering advice on allergen avoidance.
- Assessing the suitability of patients for lung transplantation and coordinating the evaluation process.
- Providing post-transplant care and monitoring to ensure the long-term success of the transplant.
important to note that the availability of specific pulmonology treatments may vary based on the medical facility and healthcare providers. It's recommended to consult with the medical tourism service provider or directly with the healthcare facility to get detailed information about the available pulmonology treatments for medical tourists.