Respiratory Center : Scope of Services, Specialized Services
Service
Pulmonary infections, e.g. pneumonia, bronchitis, pulmonary tuberculosis- Pulmonary diseases resulting from allergies, e.g. asthma
- Pulmonary diseases resulting from environment, e.g. pulmonary emphysema resulting from smoking
- Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
- Cancerous or non-cancerous lung tumor
- Asthma due to workplace environment
- Pneumoconiosis
- Asbestosis
- Silicosis
- Berylliosis
- Hard Metal Lung Disease (HMLD) caused by exposure to particles of hard metal, e.g. aluminum (or in compounds combined with other elements)
- Asthma due to workplace environment
- Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
- Upper respiratory tract diseases caused by allergens or irritants in workplaces
- Pleura diseases, e.g. pleurisy
Respiratory Center of Nonthavej Hospital provides diagnosis and treatment by specialized physicians with state-of-the-art medical tools and equipment for the timely, precise and accurate results;
- Chest x-ray
- CT Scan
- Low-Dose Computed Tomography or LDCT is a computed x-ray examination, using less ionizing radiation to prevent danger from radiation. LDCT produces clear 3-dimensional images.
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy
- Pulmonary function testing
- Methacholine inhalation test to assess the degree of airway sensitivity
Treatment
The physicians and medical personnel provide both medication treatment and surgical treatment with high standard. The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center will help with lung function rehabilitation and rehabilitation prior to and after pulmonary surgery to relieve pain and help patients to quickly return to their normal daily life.
