Pulmonology focuses on diagnosing and treating lung and airway conditions such as asthma, COPD, and pneumonia, as well as overall respiratory health.
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Recovery in the context of chronic lung disease (like COPD, fibrosis, asthma) rarely means a return to perfect physiological health. Instead, it signifies achieving clinical stability, minimizing symptoms, preventing acute exacerbations, and maximizing functional independence. For acute conditions like pneumonia or PE, full physiological recovery is possible but requires time and rehabilitation. At Liv Hospital, we focus on “Secondary Prevention” (preventing worsening) and “Primordial Prevention” (preventing onset).
Type: Aerobic (walking/cycling) for endurance, Resistance (weights) for muscle strength.
Exacerbations (flare-ups) drive disease progression and mortality. Preventing infections prevents permanent lung damage.
Empowering the patient is key to recovery.
Adherence: Correct inhaler technique is crucial. Studies show up to 70% of patients misuse inhalers. Regular checks with pharmacists/nurses ensure the drug reaches the lungs.
Sleep is restorative for the immune system and respiratory muscles.
Positioning: Elevating the head of the bed for those with orthopnea or GERD-related cough
Advocacy for clean air policies, tobacco control laws, and occupational safety standards is the ultimate tools for preventing the global burden of lung disease.
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CT scans use X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images and are excellent for visualizing kidney stones, detecting tumors, and evaluating traumatic injuries. They are fast and widely available. MRI uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of soft tissues, making it superior for staging prostate cancer, evaluating bladder wall invasion, and assessing pelvic floor disorders without ionizing radiation.
Contrast dye, usually iodine-based, is injected into a vein to highlight the blood vessels and urinary tract organs. As the kidneys filter the dye from the blood, it opacifies the urine. This allows the radiologist to see the internal structure of the kidneys, the ureters, and the bladder clearly, revealing blockages, tumors, or structural abnormalities that would be invisible on a non-contrast scan.
Multiparametric MRI is an advanced imaging technique that combines standard anatomical sequences with functional sequences like Diffusion-Weighted Imaging and Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced imaging. This provides a comprehensive assessment of the prostate, allowing doctors to distinguish between benign conditions like BPH and significant prostate cancer, and to guide targeted biopsies.
CT scans do involve exposure to ionizing radiation, which carries a small theoretical risk of cellular damage over time. However, modern CT scanners use dose-modulation technology to minimize this exposure to the lowest level necessary for a diagnostic image. The benefit of an accurate and timely diagnosis for serious urological conditions typically far outweighs the minimal risk of radiation.
Many modern orthopedic implants are MRI-safe, although they may cause some image distortion. However, older pacemakers, defibrillators, and certain metal clips may be unsafe in the strong magnetic field. It is critical to inform the imaging team of any metallic implants so they can verify their safety compatibility or recommend an alternative test like a CT scan.
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