The Pediatric Pulmonology Clinic at Saudi Hospital, is a clinic that specializes in the evaluation, examination, diagnosis, and treatment of respiratory diseases and conditions affecting children. it offers a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique respiratory health needs of children. These services include:
Evaluation and Examination
1. Comprehensive Respiratory Assessments:
– Physical Examination: Detailed evaluation of the respiratory system, including listening to the lungs and assessing breathing patterns.
– Medical History Review: Thorough review of the child’s health history, including family history of respiratory diseases.
2. Routine Screening and Preventive Care:
– Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs): Non-invasive tests to measure lung function and capacity, including spirometry and plethysmography.
– Allergy Testing: Identifying respiratory allergies that can contribute to asthma and other conditions.
– Immunizations: Administration of vaccines to protect against respiratory infections such as influenza and pneumonia.
Diagnostic Services
1. Advanced Imaging Studies:
– Chest X-Rays: Imaging to detect lung abnormalities such as infections, asthma-related changes, and congenital anomalies.
– CT Scans: Detailed imaging to assess complex respiratory conditions, including structural abnormalities and chronic lung disease.
– Bronchoscopy: Invasive procedure using a flexible tube with a camera to visualize the airways and collect tissue samples if needed.
2. Laboratory Tests:
– Blood Tests: Evaluating blood gases, oxygen levels, and identifying infections or inflammatory conditions.
– Sputum Analysis: Examining mucus samples for infections and other respiratory conditions.
Treatment Services
1. Medical Management:
– Pharmacological Therapy: Prescribing medications to manage respiratory conditions, including bronchodilators, corticosteroids, and antibiotics.
– Asthma Management: Developing individualized asthma action plans, including medication regimens, trigger avoidance, and emergency care plans.
– Cystic Fibrosis Care: Comprehensive management including medications, nutritional support, and physiotherapy.
2. Therapeutic Interventions:
– Oxygen Therapy: Providing supplemental oxygen for children with chronic respiratory insufficiency.
– Nebulizer Therapy: Administering inhaled medications using a nebulizer for effective delivery to the lungs.
– Chest Physiotherapy: Techniques to help clear mucus from the lungs and improve breathing.
3. Interventional Procedures:
– Bronchoscopy: Diagnostic and therapeutic procedure to remove obstructions, take biopsies, or treat airway problems.
– Thoracentesis: Procedure to remove fluid from the space around the lungs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
4. Long-Term Follow-Up:
– Chronic Disease Management: Ongoing care for children with chronic respiratory conditions, ensuring optimal health and quality of life.
– Regular Monitoring: Scheduled follow-up visits to monitor respiratory function and adjust treatment plans as needed.
