Advanced Pulmonology Procedures
Precise diagnosis. Minimally invasive care.
01 · 12 services
Bronchoscopy & Airway Procedures
Minimally invasive procedures to see inside the airways, obtain samples and treat airway problems.
Flexible Diagnostic Bronchoscopy
A thin, flexible camera is passed into the airways to examine them and collect samples.
Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy used to treat airway problems — clearing secretions, removing blockages or controlling bleeding.
Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Sterile saline is instilled and gently suctioned back during bronchoscopy to sample cells and organisms.
Endobronchial Biopsy
Small tissue samples are taken from an abnormality visible inside the airway.
Transbronchial Lung Biopsy
Samples of lung tissue are taken through the airway wall during bronchoscopy.
EBUS-TBNA
Endobronchial ultrasound-guided needle sampling of lymph nodes and masses next to the airways.
Mediastinal Lymph Node Evaluation
Systematic assessment of enlarged lymph nodes in the centre of the chest, usually by EBUS-TBNA.
Lung Cancer Mediastinal Staging
Determining whether lung cancer has spread to lymph nodes — essential for planning treatment.
Foreign Body Removal
Bronchoscopic retrieval of inhaled objects lodged in the airways.
Mucus Plug Clearance
Bronchoscopic suction of thick secretions that block airways and cause lung collapse.
Bronchoscopic Balloon Dilatation
A balloon is inflated inside a narrowed airway to widen it.
Endobronchial Tumour Debulking
Bronchoscopic removal of tumour tissue that is blocking the airways, to relieve breathlessness and re-open collapsed lung.
02 · 7 services
Pleural Procedures
Ultrasound-guided diagnosis and treatment of fluid or air around the lungs.
Diagnostic & Therapeutic Thoracentesis
A needle or thin catheter removes fluid from around the lung for testing and symptom relief.
Ultrasound-Guided Pleural Procedures
Bedside thoracic ultrasound to locate fluid precisely and guide pleural procedures safely.
Intercostal Drainage (ICD)
A chest tube is placed between the ribs to drain air, fluid or pus from around the lung.
Pigtail Catheter Insertion
A small-bore, curled catheter for drainage — often more comfortable than a large chest tube.
Pleural Biopsy
Small samples of the pleural lining are taken to diagnose TB, cancer and other causes of effusion.
Pleurodesis
A procedure that seals the pleural space to prevent recurrent fluid or air collection.
Medical Thoracoscopy / Pleuroscopy
A camera is inserted into the pleural space to inspect it, take biopsies and perform pleurodesis.
03 · 4 services
Pulmonary Function Testing
Breathing tests that measure how well your lungs move air and transfer oxygen.
Spirometry
The most common breathing test — measures how much air you can blow out and how fast.
Bronchodilator Reversibility Testing
Spirometry repeated after an inhaled bronchodilator to see whether airway narrowing improves.
Six-Minute Walk Test
Measures how far you can walk in six minutes and how your oxygen level responds.
Advanced Pulmonary Function Testing
A complete assessment of lung volumes, airflow and gas transfer for complex breathing problems.
04 · 3 services
Sleep & Respiratory Support
Sleep studies, CPAP/BiPAP titration and non-invasive ventilation for sleep-related and chronic breathing disorders.
Polysomnography (Sleep Study)
An overnight study recording breathing, oxygen, brain activity and more during sleep.
CPAP / BiPAP Evaluation & Titration
Determining the correct pressure settings and mask for CPAP or BiPAP therapy.
Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) Assessment & Management
Breathing support through a mask — without a breathing tube — for people whose lungs or breathing muscles need help.
05 · 4 services
Allergy & Respiratory Evaluation
Allergy testing, structured asthma and COPD monitoring, and hands-on inhaler counselling.
Respiratory Allergy Testing
Identifying the airborne allergens behind sneezing, rhinitis and allergic asthma.
Asthma Assessment & Monitoring
Structured diagnosis, control assessment and long-term follow-up for asthma — including severe asthma.
COPD Evaluation & Monitoring
Confirming COPD, grading its severity and following it over time to reduce flare-ups and preserve lung function.
Inhaler Technique Assessment & Counselling
Hands-on training to make sure every dose of your inhaler reaches your lungs.
Services Available
Complete list of services
Services with a detailed guide are highlighted. Please contact the clinic if you have a question about a specific procedure.
Diagnostic Bronchoscopy
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- Flexible Video Bronchoscopy
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Bronchial Washing
- Bronchial Brushing
- Endobronchial Biopsy (EBB)
- Transbronchial Lung Biopsy (TBLB)
- Bronchoscopic Evaluation of Hemoptysis
- Bronchoscopic Evaluation of Persistent Lung Infections
- Bronchoscopic Evaluation of Lung Masses and Nodules
- Bronchoscopic Evaluation of Airway Abnormalities
Advanced Interventional Bronchoscopy
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- Therapeutic Flexible Bronchoscopy
- Airway Balloon Dilatation
- Foreign Body Removal
- Mucus Plug Removal
- Bronchoscopic Management of Central Airway Obstruction
- Bronchoscopic Management of Airway Stenosis
- Bronchoscopic Management of Hemoptysis
Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) Procedures
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- Linear EBUS
- EBUS-Guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration (EBUS-TBNA)
- Mediastinal Lymph Node Sampling
- Hilar Lymph Node Sampling
- Mediastinal Staging for Lung Cancer
- EBUS Evaluation of Sarcoidosis
- EBUS Evaluation of Tuberculous Lymphadenopathy
- EBUS-Guided Sampling of Mediastinal Masses
Pleural Procedures & Interventions
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- Diagnostic Thoracentesis
- Therapeutic Thoracentesis
- Ultrasound-Guided Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Intercostal Chest Drain (ICD) Insertion
- Small-Bore Pigtail Catheter Insertion
- Medical Thoracoscopy (Pleuroscopy)
- Thoracoscopic Pleural Biopsy
- Pleurodesis
- Management of Recurrent Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Drainage for Empyema
- Management of Pneumothorax
- Management of Hydropneumothorax
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)
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Sleep Medicine & Sleep-Related Breathing Services
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- Polysomnography (Sleep Study)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Evaluation
- CPAP Titration
- BiPAP Titration
- Non-Invasive Ventilation Assessment
- Nocturnal Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
- Sleep-Related Hypoventilation Assessment
- CPAP/BiPAP Mask Fitting and Patient Education
- Long-Term PAP Therapy Follow-Up
Respiratory Allergy & Asthma Diagnostics
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- Respiratory Allergy Evaluation
- Skin Prick Allergy Testing
- Pulmonary Function Assessment for Asthma
- Bronchodilator Reversibility Testing
- Severe Asthma Phenotyping
- Inhaler Technique Assessment and Training
- Asthma Control and Treatment Response Monitoring
Tuberculosis & Respiratory Infection Diagnostics
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- Sputum Examination and Sample Collection
- Bronchoscopy-Guided BAL Sampling
- Bronchial Washing for Microbiological Testing
- EBUS-TBNA for Intrathoracic Lymphadenopathy
- Pleural Fluid Sampling for Tuberculosis Evaluation
- Diagnostic Evaluation of Recurrent Pneumonia
- Diagnostic Evaluation of Fungal Lung Infections
- Diagnostic Evaluation of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Disease
Lung Cancer Diagnostic & Staging Procedures
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- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy for Suspected Lung Cancer
- Endobronchial Biopsy
- EBUS-TBNA
- Mediastinal Lymph Node Sampling
- Mediastinal Staging
- Bronchoscopic Sampling of Lung Lesions
- Pleural Fluid Sampling for Malignancy
- Thoracoscopic Pleural Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Management of Malignant Airway Obstruction
Advanced Airway Management
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- Evaluation of Tracheal and Bronchial Stenosis
- Bronchoscopic Balloon Dilatation
- Bronchoscopic Removal of Airway Secretions
- Foreign Body Extraction
- Bronchoscopic Evaluation of Tracheomalacia
- Management of Benign and Malignant Central Airway Obstruction
Oxygen Therapy & Respiratory Support
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- Oxygen Requirement Assessment
- Long-Term Oxygen Therapy (LTOT) Evaluation
- Home Oxygen Therapy Guidance
- Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) Assessment
- CPAP/BiPAP Initiation and Follow-Up
- Oxygen Desaturation Assessment During Exercise
- Respiratory Support Planning for Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Inhaler and Nebulizer Technique Training
Appointments
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