Pulmonology

The Pulmonology Clinic deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of respiratory diseases.

The most common indications for a visit to a pulmonologist are:

• wheezing,
• frequent cough,
• shortness of breath and tightness in the chest, especially felt in the morning and at night – these symptoms may indicate bronchial asthma,
• quick fatigue of the body and trouble catching your breath – even after performing a small activity,
• breathing disorders – accelerated or slowed down and shallow or deep breathing,
• recurrent pneumonia,
• lung injuries resulting from chest injuries,
• fluid in the pleural cavity,
• coughing up blood.

Diagnostics and treatment:

• bronchial asthma,
• COPD,
• recurrent infections of the upper and lower respiratory tract,
• cystic fibrosis,
• pneumonia, bronchitis,
• etc.

Specialist tests performed:

• spirometry,
• methacholine spirometry.

When visiting a pulmonologist, you should bring:

• previous medical records,
• list of medications taken.