General Pulmonary Medicine

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 Respiratory & Critical 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 the Respiratory & Critical Care Institute at 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 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 Respiratory & Critical Care Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi work closely with other specialists to provide comprehensive treatment.