Pulmonology is the branch of medicine that tackles the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases concerning the lungs and the airway.
Which Diseases Does the Department of Pulmonology Deal With?
The Diseases Tackled by the Department of Pulmonology are:
- Asthma and Allergic Diseases
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Acute Infections (Influenza, Common cold, Bronchitis, etc.)
- Chronic Infections
- Pneumonia
- Tuberculosis
- Pleural Diseases (Accumulation of fluid or air in the pleural membrane)
- Bronchiectasis
- Lung Cancers
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Interstitial Lung Diseases
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Respiratory Failure
- Chronic Cough
- Rare Lung Diseases (Sarcoidosis, Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Diseases etc.)
- Smoking Addiction and Diseases Related to Smoking
- Respiratory Sleep Disorders
What are the Diagnosis and Treatment Techniques Used Within the Scope of the Department of Pulmonology?
There are various diagnosis and treatment techniques used by the department of Pulmonology. Here are some important diagnosis and treatment techniques:
- Laboratory Tests
- Pulmonary Radiology
- Pulmonary Function Tests
- Allergy Tests (Skin Prick Test, Specific IgE in Blood)
- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy (FOB)
Fiberoptic bronchoscopy is an important diagnostic and, in suitable cases, therapeutic tool that allows for the examination of rare lung diseases, chronic cough, unexplained hoarseness, respiratory tract-related bleeding, benign and malignant lung tumors, infections, tuberculosis, and provides the opportunity to perform biopsies during the procedure, especially in cases where a foreign body is suspected.
The flexible device with a camera at its tip, known as Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy, allows for the visualization of the airway, and the images obtained can be viewed on a screen through a special system. The acquired images help in diagnosis and treatment.
- Endobronchial Ultrasonography (EBUS)
Endobronchial Ultrasonography is a diagnostic technique that allows access to areas that cannot be reached or seen with a bronchoscope. Endobronchial Ultrasonography (EBUS) is a specialized version of bronchoscopy with an added ultrasound probe at the tip, allowing for clearer imaging and the ability to take samples.
With the approval of an anesthesiology specialist, it can even be used for patients with heart and lung failure.EBUS performed in the operating room environment is mostly used to take samples from lymph nodes. The sampled lymph nodes can be benign or malignant. Since malignant ones are lung cancer, EBUS provides a significant advantage in terms of staging.
- Oxygen, CPAP, BIPAP Therapy
- Treatment to Quit Smoking
Treatments may vary depending on the type, severity of the disease, and the patient. In complex cases, a multidisciplinary approach may be required, and a combination of multiple treatment methods can be used.
Ekleme Tarihi:
10/26/2023
Güncelleme Tarihi:
10/26/2023
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