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PULMONARY MEDICINE

The diagnosis and treatment of Respiratory System Diseases such as Lung cancer, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Emphysema, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Allergy and Asthma are carried out at the Pulmonology Medicine Department of American Medical Center with the most advanced and up-to-date methods.

Examinations performed in the Pulmonology Medicine Department:
  • "Respiratory Function Tests" used in the diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), evaluation of the results of treatment and the diagnosis of asthma,
  • "Allergy Skin Test / Prick test" used in the diagnosis of asthma and allergic rhinitis
  • Blood tests used in the diagnosis of allergic diseases (Total lgE, ECP (eosinophils cationic protein), Specific lgE examinations)
  • Nasal Smear (nasal swab) (in Allergic Rhinitis)
  • Sputum examinations (for cancer and infection)
  • Chest X-rays, Computed tomography of the lungs
Respiratory physiotherapy support is also provided in our department. (especially for patients with COPD)
C. Erkan Zor, M.D.
C. Erkan Zor, M.D.

Pulmonary Medicine

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The conditions that affect pulmonary health are usually manifested with coughing, chronic coughing, shortness of breath, exertional dyspnea, fever, secretion, hemoptysis, chest pain, back pain, fatigue, weight loss, tiredness, allergic reactions causing patients to sneeze, runny nose, rashes, itching, snoring, day-time sleeping and smoking. The patients with such complaints or addictions may directly be admitted to our department.
The Pulmonary Medicine Department is mainly specializing in pulmonary diseases, tuberculosis, allergy-immunology, and respiratory sleep disorders. However, we are also rendering healthcare services for obstructive lung diseases (asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis), allergic lung diseases, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary vascular diseases (pulmonary hypertension), pneumonia (lung infection), pleurisy, scanning, diagnosis, and treatment of lung cancer, interventional bronchoscopy (cryotherapy, argon therapy, EBUS), sarcoidosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and interstitial lung diseases such as environmental diseases. Additionally, those who want to stop smoking may also refer to our department.