Dr. Hassan Sawaf, Head of Pulmonary and Chest Department at Al-Ahli Hospital.
The Pulmonary and Chest Department at Al-Ahli Hospital is supervised by a highly experienced Consultant Pulmonologist and Intensivist. A state-of-the-art pulmonary functions laboratory is available to perform all types of diagnostic testing.
“Our pulmonologists offer expert care for conditions including allergy and asthma, lung cancer detection and diagnosis, airway disease, and pulmonary hypertension,” said Head of Pulmonary and Chest Department at Al-Ahli Hospital, Dr. Hassan Sawaf.
Al-Ahli Hospital’s pulmonologists are part of an integrated team of highly specialized medical and surgical experts who work together to care for people of all ages. They use the latest technology to provide exactly the care you need, whether you are an outpatient or in a hospital setting. And patients have access to advanced treatment options at Al-Ahli Hospital’s Pulmonary and Chest Department,” he added.
Pulmonary medicine is a subspecialty of internal medicine that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions that affect the lungs and respiratory tract.
At the Pulmonary and Chest Department patients are seen for disease of the upper and lower airways, including all types of asthma, acute and chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, allergic rhinitis and chronic cough.
“Specialists in pulmonary and sleep medicine strive to provide individualized care for each person, providing the right treatment based on an accurate diagnosis and an assessment of your needs,” said Dr. Sawaf.
It also diagnoses infectious, inflammatory and malignant lung diseases, including pulmonary fibrosis, pneumonia and lung cancer and for pulmonary manifestation of other systemic diseases including collagen, cardiac, endocrine and vasculitic diseases.
The Pulmonary and Chest Department provides services on vaccination and smoking cessation for people with and without chronic lung disease, pulmonary vascular disorders and thromboembolic disorders.
Al-Ahli Hospital’s Pulmonary and Chest Department conducts all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as Fibrotic Bronchoscope with TBNA, Endobronchial Brachy Therapy.
The Pulmonary and Chest Department also provides pulmonary function tests (PFTs), which are noninvasive tests that show how well the lungs are working. The tests measure lung volume, capacity, rates of flow, and gas exchange. This information can help your healthcare provider diagnose and decide the treatment of certain lung disorders.
What does a pulmonary doctor check?
A pulmonologist uses procedures such as spirometry, bloodwork, chest X-rays, CT scans, bronchoscopies and sleep studies to diagnose chronic lung disease. Your pulmonologist may ask you to repeat these tests even if you have already completed them to confirm the results.
When should I see a pulmonary specialist?
For some relatively short-lasting illnesses that affect your lungs, like the flu or pneumonia, you might be able to get all the care you need from your regular doctor. But if your cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms don’t get better, you might need to see a pulmonologist.
What does a pulmonologist do at your first visit?
What Can I Expect During a Visit? First, you’ll answer questions about your symptoms and have a physical exam. The doctor might need tests to make a diagnosis and recommend treatment. The tests might include blood work and a chest X-ray or a CT scan.
What type of diseases does a pulmonologist treat?
Diseases commonly evaluated and treated by pulmonologists include asthma, chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), emphysema, lung cancer, interstitial and occupational lung diseases, complex lung and pleural infections including tuberculosis, pulmonary hypertension, and cystic fibrosis.
What is considered a pulmonary disease?
A type of disease that affects the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system. Pulmonary diseases may be caused by infection, by smoking tobacco, or by breathing in secondhand tobacco smoke, radon, asbestos, or other forms of air pollution.
