Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Overview

General Pulmonary Medicine services at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi treats diseases of the respiratory system. Comprised of a multidisciplinary team, this program offers care from some of the leading pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, and specialized nurses in the Middle East. The Integrated Hospital Care Institute makes use of advanced medical technology, including pulmonary function testing equipment, a sleep laboratory, the latest chest imaging technology, and allergy testing facilities.

What We Treat

The field of general pulmonary medicine supports diagnosis and treatment for patients with a wide range of chest and respiratory problems. These include:

Asthma
Smoking-related lung problems
Long-standing cough
Breathlessness
Tumors of the lung
Chest pain
Allergy-related breathing disorders
Infections, such as pneumonia and tuberculosis
Sleep-related breathing disorders.

To diagnose these conditions, caregivers use Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s state-of-the-art facilities to perform comprehensive testing. Once the condition is identified, the caregiver will discuss treatment options with the patient.

Diagnosis & Treatment

Diagnosis of Pulmonary Disorders

Diagnosis of pulmonary disorders requires a consultation with a pulmonologist, including a detailed analysis of the patient’s medical history as well as a physical examination. Depending on the symptoms, some tests may be necessary, including:

Pulmonary function tests: A range of tests used to measure how well the patient is able to breathe in and out, and how efficiently the lungs provide oxygen to the blood.
CT scan or x-ray: These tests provide detailed images of the lungs and inside of the chest.
Blood tests: A blood sample will be taken and analyzed at our lab.

Based on the results of initial testing, additional tests may be ordered.

Treatment of Pulmonary Disorders

A treatment plan will be designed according to the individual patient’s symptoms and the diagnosis. Chest disorders are often caused by other diseases; in these cases, pulmonologists at the Integrated Hospital Care Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi work closely with other specialists to provide comprehensive treatment.