Specialized care for patients with lung diseases or critical patients
The Department of Pulmonology performs specialized care for patients with lung diseases including bronchial and lung tumors including lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, bronchiectasis, pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis, nontuberculous mycobacteria lung disease, interstitial lung disease such as pulmonary fibrosis and pleural disease, as well as critical patients.
The Department of Pulmonology treats patients who suffer from cough, sputum, dyspnea, hemoptysis, and chest pain. Examples of major respiratory diseases are as follows:
1. Tumors: Lung cancer, endobronchial tumor, mediastinal tumor, mesothelioma
2. Airway diseases: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, bronchiectasis, asthma
3. Infectious diseases: Pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis, nontuberculous mycobacteria pulmonary disease
4. Interstitial lung diseases: Pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary asbestosis, pneumoconiosis
5. Pleural diseases: Pleurisy, pleural effusion
6. Pulmonary vascular diseases: Pulmonary thromboembolism, pulmonary arterial hypertension
7. Critical care: Acute respiratory failure, acute respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis