Pulmonology
Asthma, COPD and other lung disorders; spirometry, respiratory imaging or bronchoscopy may guide treatment.
Treatments in this specialty
Clinical terms
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- Pulmonology
- PneumologieGermanPneumologieCzech
Treatments & services
Explore specific procedures, investigations and care services. The clinical team confirms which options fit the individual case.
Spirometry
Measuring airflow during breathing.
Body plethysmography
Measurement of lung volumes and airway resistance.
Diffusing capacity testing (DLCO)
Assessing lung gas transfer.
Bronchodilator reversibility testing
Airflow response to inhaled medication.
Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO)
Airway inflammation assessment.
Flexible bronchoscopy
Endoscopic inspection of airways.
Endobronchial ultrasound-guided sampling (EBUS)
Lymph-node assessment.
Pleural aspiration
Sampling or draining fluid around the lung.
Pleural biopsy
Tissue sampling from the lung lining.
Asthma management
Symptom control and inhaler review.
Severe asthma biologic assessment
Targeted treatment eligibility.
COPD management
Treatment of chronic airflow obstruction.
Bronchiectasis management
Infection control and airway clearance.
Interstitial lung disease care
Diagnosis and disease-specific treatment.
Pulmonary sarcoidosis care
Monitoring and selected anti-inflammatory treatment.
Pulmonary hypertension assessment
Investigation and specialist treatment planning.
Long-term oxygen therapy assessment
Prescription for qualifying hypoxaemia.
Non-invasive ventilation
Mask-based breathing support when indicated.
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Supervised exercise and breathing education.
Obstructive sleep apnoea assessment
Investigation of nocturnal airway obstruction.
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Planning your care
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- What is the purpose of specialist review: diagnosis, monitoring, symptom control or a change in the existing plan?
- Which services require repeated attendance and how will care remain continuous during the stay and after travel?
- Confirm responsibility for prescriptions, supplies, test results and communication with the clinician at home.
Sources & availability
These references provide clinical background. The guide is not a confirmed service menu for every centre or both countries, and cited organisations are not necessarily RAUQ partners. Confirm eligibility, availability and international patient access with the centre.
Guide content and sources checked 29 October 2026.