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CHEST AND PULMONOLOGY

At South Sinai Hospital Sharm El-Sheikh, our Chest and Pulmonology department is dedicated to helping you breathe easier and improving your overall quality of life. We believe that breath is life, and with every breath, there is an opportunity for creativity and purpose. Our highly skilled pulmonology specialists understand the vital role that the lungs and breathing play in maintaining good health, and we are committed to providing state-of-the-art pulmonary medicine services while prioritizing patient satisfaction.

Our Services:

We offer comprehensive consultative services to both outpatients and inpatients, ensuring highly specialized evaluations and treatment options for a range of pulmonary conditions, including:

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Bronchial Asthma
  • Interstitial Lung Disease
  • Infectious Lung Diseases
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Neoplastic Lung Diseases
  • Autoimmune and Collagen Vascular Diseases
  • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure

We also welcome referrals for patients with any form of advanced lung disease.

Diagnostic Tests and Procedures:

Our division is equipped with advanced facilities and offers the following tests and procedures:

  • Pulmonary Function Laboratory: Our laboratory is capable of conducting airflow measurements such as spirometry, diffusion testing, and lung volume assessments.

  • Interventional Bronchoscopy: We perform cutting-edge bronchoscopy procedures that are less invasive and more comfortable for patients compared to traditional surgical options. These procedures provide comparable diagnostic results at a fraction of the cost.

  • Specialized Multidisciplinary Programs: We collaborate with other specialties to offer comprehensive and individualized diagnostic and treatment plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for our patients.

  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program: Our program provides a wide range of services for patients with chronic pulmonary diseases and interstitial lung diseases, including those recovering from COVID-19.

Near Future Prospects:

We are continuously striving to enhance our services and expand our capabilities. Our near future prospects include:

  • Sleep Laboratory: We plan to establish a sleep laboratory to diagnose and treat breathing problems that occur during sleep.

  • Pulmonary Exercise Program: We will offer outpatient exercise programs designed to identify the physiological causes of impairments and tailor specific exercise regimens and therapeutic strategies accordingly.

  • Pulmonary Hypertension Program: We are developing a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to support patients with this devastating disease, which has become more prevalent in recent years.

  • Early Detection of Lung Cancer Program: Our aim is to implement a program for the early detection of lung cancer, enabling better prognoses for affected patients.

  • Smoking Cessation Clinic: We are dedicated to helping individuals quit smoking and will establish a specialized clinic to provide support and resources for smoking cessation.

In our Chest and Pulmonology department, we are committed to delivering the highest level of care and continuously improving our services to meet the evolving needs of our patients. Contact us today to learn more or schedule an appointment.