Respiratory Medicine

Our investigative capability includes:

• Bronchoscopy including advanced bronchoscopy such as:​​
• Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and transbronchial nodal aspiration (TBNA)
• Transbronchial lung biopsy (TBLB)
• Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) and bronchial biopsy
• Thoracoscopy
• Full lung function testing including spirometry
  
• Lung volumes and diffusion capacity
• Metacholine challenge test
• Exercise Induced Asthma Testing and FENO
• Overnight polysomnography and CPAP titration
  For more information on the preparation for Sleep Study Test, refer to the Patient Information Sheet​.
  
• Overnight transcutaneous carbon dioxide monitoring and Non Invasive Ventilation (NIV) titration
• Home sleep study​
  
• Radiological examinations such as CT scan, MRI and ultrasound/CT guided aspiration or biopsy of effusions or tumours

We also manage critically ill patients in the Intensive care unit (ICU), providing intensive haemodynamic, respiratory monitoring, treatment with inotropic support and mechanical ventilation. We also run the Non Invasive Ventilation Unit designated for patients needing acute or long term NIV support for respiratory failure.