Diagnostic Procedures & Technology

Pulmonologists utilize sophisticated tools for accurate diagnosis:

  • Spirometry/PFT (Pulmonary Function Tests): Measures lung capacity and airflow to diagnose asthma and COPD.
  • Bronchoscopy: A procedure using a thin, lighted tube inserted through the nose or mouth to view the airways and take tissue samples (biopsies).
  • EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound): An advanced technique used during bronchoscopy to visualize lymph nodes and structures outside the airway walls for cancer staging.
  • Sleep Studies (Polysomnography): Overnight monitoring of breathing, heart rate, and brain activity to diagnose sleep disorders.