Respiratory Medicine

Respiratory Medicine is devoted to the study, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting the lungs and respiratory system.

Prince Court Respiratory

A one-stop multidisciplinary centre dedicated to the diagnosis and management of respiratory conditions.

The Prince Court Respiratory aims to provide a world-class service that addresses the needs of patients while supporting their journey to recovery.

When you visit the Prince Court Respiratory Centre, rest assured that you will be in one of the best and safest of hands.

Fibre-Optic Bronchoscopy

Direct visualisation of the airways of the lungs allowing for tissue and fluid sampling.

• Bronchial Biopsy
• Bronchoalveolar Lavage
• Bronchial Brushing
• Transbronchial Biopsy

Pleural Diagnostic and Interventional Procedures

Services dedicated to the diagnosis and management of respiratory conditions related to the pleura.

• Pleural Biopsy
• Thoracocentesis
• Tube Thoracostomy
• Pleurodesis

Respiratory Function Test

Essential study of the ability of the lungs to function properly.

• Spirometry
• Reversibility Test
• Body Plethysmography
• Diffusion Capacity
• Respiratory Muscle Strength
• FENO (Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide)
• Arterial blood gas analysis
• 6MWT (Six-Minute Walk Test)
• Fitness for Surgery Assessment

Allergy Assessment

Comprehensive allergy and airway inflammation screening.

• Multiple Allergosorbent Chemiluminescent Assay

Sleep Assessment

A multidisciplinary sleep service to diagnose and treat sleep disorders.

• Polysomnography (Attended sleep study, Level 1)
• Partial Sleep Study
• Full Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Titration

Respiratory Toilette

Respiratory hygiene through clearance of viscous secretions to ensure optimal airflow.

• Bronchial Suctioning – Inpatient
• Bronchial Washing – Inpatient
• Chest Physiotherapy – Inpatient & Outpatient
• Nebuliser Therapy – Outpatient

Diagnostic and Interventional Chest Radiology

Radiological services utilising the latest scientific advancement and revolutionary technology.

• Chest radiography
• Computed Tomography (CT)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
• Ultrasound (US)
• High Resolution CT (HRCT)
• CT Pulmonary Angiography (CTPA)
• PET-CT scan
• CT-Guided Lung Biopsy
• US-Guided Lung Biopsy

Inhaler Assessment

Professional advice regarding proper inhaler use to optimise drug delivery and minimise adverse effects.

Inhalers technique assessment with or without spacer devices.

• pMDI (pressurized metered-dose inhalers)
• Accuhaler
• Turbuhaler
• Respimat
• Nexthaler
• Ellipta
• Breezhaler

Multidisciplinary Services

Specialist services involving our multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest level of patient care delivery.

• Asthma and Allergy
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema)
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Lung Cancer
• Obstructive Sleep Apnoea / Hypopnoea Syndrome
• Chronic Cough
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Non-Invasive Ventilation
• Tuberculosis
• Smoking Cessation
• Bronchiectasis