The Department of Pulmonary/Respiratory incorporates diagnostic testing and treatment for disorders and diseases of the lungs and chest as well as a sleep medicine program. Diagnostic testing includes pulmonary function which assess lung impairments, arterial blood gas management, pulse oximetry - a quick non-invasive method of determining the oxygen level in blood -and fiberoptic bronchoscopy - a procedure that involves placing a viewing instrument into the lungs to diagnose and treat lung and airway problems.
This department also offers polysomnography - the science of evaluating disturbances of sleep. Treatment options include a variety of inhaled medications, chest physiotherapy, asthma management and pulmonary rehabilitation.
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