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Respiratory Medicine

Respiratory Medicine Centre at Evercare Hospital Dhaka

Department of Respiratory Medicine of Evercare Hospital Dhaka offers comprehensive diagnosis, treatment and continuing care for patients with variety of conditions of the lungs and respiratory tract. Our clinical services are provided by experienced Respiratory Medicine Consultant and backed by state-of-the-art technology. The department performs investigations like pulmonary function tests (PFT) and bronchoscopy, and is well supported in terms of imaging modalities by Department of Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology. Note: Lung surgeries including Lobectomy and Pneumonectomy are handled by Department of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery.

CONSULTATION & APPOINTMENTS

The Department provides consultation services in level-2 (OPD) through highly qualified and experienced Respiratory Medicine Consultant, who carefully evaluates each patient. After diagnosing patient’s condition, our Consultant discusses available treatment options and recommends the most effective treatment.

Conditions Treated

The department manages variety of respiratory disorders, including the following:
  • Asthma
  • Chronic obstructive lung disease
  • Diffuse interstitial lung disease
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Asbestos related conditions including mesothelioma
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Tuberculosis
  • Management of chronic and acute respiratory failure
  • Sleep disordered breathing
  • Pneumonia
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Pulmonary haemorrhage
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Allergic lung disorders
  • Disorders of the pleura (including mesothelioma, pleural effusion and pneumothorax)
  • Pulmonary manifestations of systemic disease
  • Genetic and developmental lung disorders
  • Lung cancer

Our Services

We offer a comprehensive range of services to patients with chest-related conditions, including:
  • Consultation services
  • lung function and allergy screening service for adults and children
  • Pulmonary function tests (PFT)
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Respiratory Tests
  • Specialist support for patients requiring assisted ventilation

Pulmonary Function Tests are a broad range of tests which measure how well the lungs take in and exhale air and how efficiently they transfer oxygen into the blood. These tests are offered by the department in an out-patient basis. To make an appointment for PFT, please contact Respiratory Medicine OPD at 02-8431661 Ext. – 1084/2084 PFT include the following procedures:
  • Spirometry: A person performs the test by breathing in to the mouthpiece that is connected to an instrument called “spirometer”. The spirometer records the amount of air and rate of air that is breathed in and out over a specified time. Some of the measurements are obtained by normal, quiet breathing, and other tests require forced inhalation or exhalation after a deep breath.
  • Lung Volume: Lung volume is measured when a person breathes helium gas through a tube for a specified period of time. The concentration of the gas in a chamber attached to the tube is measured, allowing estimation of the lung volume.
  • Diffusion Capacity: The diffusion capacity is measured when a person breathes carbon monoxide for a very short time (often one breath).The concentration of the amount of gas in the amount of carbon monoxide inhaled and the amount exhaled allows estimation of how rapidly gas can travel from the lungs into the bloom.
How to prepare for the test: Do not smoke for 4 to 6 hours prior to the test. How the test will feel: Since the test involves some forced breathing and rapid breathing, some temporary shortness of breath or lightheadedness may be experienced.

IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT TESTS/PROCEDURES/SURGERIES, YOUR REPORTS & BILLING ENQUIRIES

  • Tests/Investigations:
    • To schedule a test/investigation, please call the relevant OPD front desks.
    • Your lab investigation samples are to be deposited in the Sample Collection Room located in the hospital’s atrium, which is open on working days (Saturday-Thursday) from 7.00 am to 10:00 pm, and on Fridays and holidays from 7.00 am to 6.00 pm.
    • Your investigation reports can be collected from Report Delivery Room by showing the receipt of payment. The hospital shall not be responsible for reports not collected within 30 days after the tests were done. Report Delivery Room is also located in the hospital’s atrium, and is open on working days (Saturday-Thursday) from 8.00 am to 8.30 pm, and on Fridays and holidays from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
    • You will not be able to collect your investigation reports without your receipt of payment. If you have lost your receipt, you may collect a duplicate copy from our Billing Executives (Corporate Desk, Atrium – level 1).
    • You can request duplicate copy of your investigation reports from the Report Delivery Room, inclusive of BDT 100 additional charge.
  • Procedures & Surgeries:
    • If you are interested in undergoing a procedure or surgery, please see our relevant Consultant first.
    • To search for a Consultant, go to Find a Consultant page and for appointments, go to Make an Appointment
  • In-patient Reports
    • A Discharge Summary is provided to a patient upon his/her discharge from the hospital. A discharge summary is a summary of the events during hospitalization of the patient. It outlines the patient’s chief complaint, the diagnostic findings, the therapy administered and the patient’s response to it, and recommendations on discharge.
    • To request for detailed in-patient medical reports or to make an insurance claim, refer to our Medical Report
For queries on charges, contact our Billing Department (IP Billing – level 1) or call/e-mail our Billing Concern:

Mr. Taslimur Rahman

AGM – Financial Operation,

Phone : +88-02-8431661-5; Ext-1353 (From 9 am to 5 pm –Except Holidays)

E-mail: taslimur.rahman@evercarebd.com

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