The Pulmonology Department of Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus is a modern and comprehensive unit dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of diseases affecting the respiratory system. The Department provides specialised, high-quality care for both scheduled and emergency cases.
The Department covers the full spectrum of modern Pulmonology, providing diagnosis and treatment for:
- Acute and chronic respiratory diseases
- Respiratory tract infections
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Asthma
- Pneumonia
- Interstitial lung diseases
- Lung cancer
- Sleep apnoea
- Pleural diseases
- Complex respiratory conditions requiring specialised diagnostic and therapeutic management
The Pulmonology Department operates organised Outpatient Clinics, providing:
- Specialist respiratory assessment
- Preventive screening
- Diagnostic investigation
- Individualised treatment and follow-up
- Long-term management of chronic respiratory diseases
In addition, the Department performs scheduled endoscopic procedures and interventions, including:
- Bronchoscopy
- Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures
- Biopsy procedures
- Specialised interventional procedures involving the respiratory system
The Department’s physicians actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical case conferences, particularly for cases involving:
- Oncological diseases
- Thoracic surgical conditions
- Infections
- Complex respiratory diseases
This multidisciplinary approach contributes to the development of a comprehensive and individualised treatment plan for each patient.
The Pulmonology Department actively participates in the Hospital’s on-call service, providing specialist respiratory support for hospitalised patients and emergency cases.
A specialist Pulmonologist is on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, supporting the Accident & Emergency Department (A&E) and ensuring a prompt response to acute respiratory emergencies.
The Department works in close collaboration with:
- The Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- The Internal Medicine Department
- The Medical Oncology Department
- The Cardiology Department
- The Diagnostic Imaging Department
- All other specialised medical and surgical departments of the Hospital
Through this close interdisciplinary collaboration, the Pulmonology Department ensures comprehensive, coordinated, and multidisciplinary care tailored to the needs of each patient.