Chest Diseases

The main diseases that are examined and treated in the Chest Diseases department are as follows:

• Lung infections
• Pneumonia (pneumonia), tuberculosis (TB), acute bronchitis.
• Lung cysts and abscesses
• Lung tumors
• Bronchial Asthma
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD)
• Occupational lung diseases
• Lung membrane (pleural) diseases (Tuberculosis, pleurisy)
• Respiratory failure (due to various reasons)
• Bronchiectasis
• Pulmonary embolism

The main examination methods used in our Chest Diseases department are as follows:

• Bronchoscopy
• Pulmonary function test
• Allergy Panels
• Pleural puncture and biopsy

Doctor

Uzm. Dr. Perihan Çölkesen