Pulmonology
Advanced Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Management of Respiratory Conditions
The Pulmonology department at Alfardan Medical with Northwestern Medicine (AMNM) provides comprehensive care for patients with respiratory and pulmonary conditions. Our focus is on accurate diagnosis, long-term disease management, and improving overall lung health for both adults and children.
Each consultation is delivered with precision and discretion, supported by advanced diagnostic tools and a collaborative medical team. Our clinicians follow international protocols to ensure safe, effective care for acute conditions and chronic respiratory disease.
Services Offered
AMNM’s Pulmonology services include:
- General pulmonary consultations
- Evaluation of chronic and acute respiratory symptoms
- Preventive care and respiratory health screening
- Diagnostic and functional lung testing
Long-term disease management and patient-specific therapy plans
Diagnostic Procedures
Our team carries out a variety of tests and procedures for accurate diagnosis and ongoing monitoring:
- Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)
- Chest X-rays
- CT scans of the chest
- Bronchoscopy
- In-lab sleep studies
These tests help evaluate airflow limitation, lung capacity, tissue changes, inflammation, or airway obstruction, depending on clinical presentation.
Treatment and Management
Treatment is tailored to the individual’s condition and health needs. Interventions may include:
- Inhaler-based therapies
- Oxygen therapy
- Pulmonary rehabilitation programs
- Structured smoking cessation support
All care plans are regularly reviewed and adjusted to support better breathing, reduce flare-ups, and improve quality of life.
Conditions Managed
Our pulmonologists diagnose and manage a wide range of respiratory disorders, including but not limited to:
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Lung cancer
We place special emphasis on supporting patients with chronic pulmonary conditions such as asthma and COPD through ongoing symptom monitoring, patient education, and evidence-based treatment adjustments.
Coordinated, Multidisciplinary Care
Pulmonology at AMNM functions within a collaborative care model.
Our specialists work closely with primary care physicians, internal medicine doctors, and sleep medicine professionals, as needed, to ensure integrated, patient-centered management.
Every care pathway is designed with safety, clarity, and long-term outcomes in mind.
