Pulmonology

Breathe life because caring for your lung health is an act of love for yourself. At our medical institution, primary care focuses on prevention, assessing risks, and detecting any conditions early, including access to specialists.

A pulmonology specialist treats diseases of the respiratory system such as:

• Asthma: A chronic disease causing difficulty breathing due to airway inflammation.
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): A group of lung diseases, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, that make breathing difficult.
• Respiratory infections: Such as pneumonia and tuberculosis.
• Lung cancer: Diagnosis and treatment of malignant tumors in the lungs.
• Pulmonary fibrosis: A condition that causes scarring of lung tissue, making breathing difficult.
• Sleep apnea: A disorder affecting breathing during sleep.

To detect respiratory system issues, various tests are used, including pulmonary function tests like spirometry, pulse oximetry, imaging tests such as X-rays and CT scans, and blood tests.

At our medical and diagnostic centers, we have the necessary equipment to perform pulmonary function tests recommended by your specialist to evaluate respiratory health:

• Spirometry: Measures the amount of air you can inhale and exhale, as well as the speed of exhalation.
• Lung Volumes: Determines the total lung capacity and its distribution across different compartments.
• Diffusing Capacity: Evaluates how effectively oxygen passes from the lungs into the blood.
• Pulse Oximetry: Measures blood oxygen saturation without drawing blood.
• Arterial Blood Gas (ABG): Analyzes oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH levels in arterial blood.
• X-ray
• Computed Tomography (CT)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

At La Colonia, we are committed to your health and well-being, ensuring a warm and safe environment in all our facilities, support from a compassionate and dedicated professional team, and transportation for your appointments to your medical or diagnostic center.