Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine Center, Synphaet Ramintra Hospital

Care for every breath, by a team of pulmonary and respiratory specialists.

“Chronic cough, easy fatigue, and shortness of breath—never ignore them as minor issues.”

In today’s era where the atmosphere is filled with pollution, PM2.5 dust particles, and new airborne pathogens, our lungs and respiratory system have to work harder every day. Many people overlook chronic cough, easy fatigue, or snoring and waking up gasping for air in the middle of the night, thinking it is normal. However, these symptoms may be warning signs of serious lung diseases such as asthma, COPD, lung cancer, or sleep apnea, which impact long-term quality of life or can lead to life-threatening danger.

The Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine Center at Synphaet Ramintra Hospital is ready to provide comprehensive care for you and your loved ones. We combine a team of pulmonary and respiratory internists, related specialists, nurses, and a multidisciplinary team with modern diagnostic and treatment technology to accurately identify the cause of the disease and plan personalized treatments, helping you breathe fully and live life with confidence.

Pulmonary and Respiratory Diseases We Treat

We provide diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation for respiratory and pulmonary diseases at all levels of severity.

• Bronchial and Chronic Lung Diseases: Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), emphysema, and pulmonary fibrosis.
• Respiratory Infectious Diseases: Infectious pneumonia, bronchitis, influenza, and pulmonary tuberculosis.
• Sleep-Related Disorders: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and severe snoring.
• Pulmonary Vascular Diseases: Pulmonary Hypertension and pulmonary embolism.
• Chronic Cough and Allergy Group: Chronic cough of unknown cause, respiratory allergies, and autoimmune lung diseases.
• Cancer Group: Lung cancer and abnormal lung nodules.

Precise and Modern Diagnostic Innovations

To find the root cause of illnesses accurately, our center is equipped with high-efficiency diagnostic technologies as follows:

• Pulmonary Function Test: Evaluates lung efficiency to diagnose asthma and COPD.
• Spirometry: Measures respiratory system function.
• Bronchodilator Test: Tests response to bronchodilators.
• Chest x-ray: Briefly checks lung pathology.
• CT Scan (Lung and Chest): For detailed evaluation of abnormalities.
• CT Pulmonary Angiography: To check structure and detect blood clots in the lungs in detail.
• Ventilation Perfusion Lung Scan: To evaluate blood circulation and gas exchange in the lungs.
• Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET): Checks fitness and joint function of lungs and heart during exercise.
• Right Heart Catheterization: To measure pressure in pulmonary vessels and heart accurately.
• Lung-Heart Screening: Electrocardiography (EKG) and Echocardiogram to differentiate causes of easy fatigue.
• Polysomnography (Sleep Test): To diagnose sleep apnea and sleep quality.
• Laboratory Analysis: Blood tests to identify causative diseases, such as checking for autoantibodies.

Comprehensive Treatment for Pulmonary and Respiratory Diseases

The Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine Center provides treatment according to international standards, selecting the most appropriate approach for each patient.

• Treatment with medication and targeted inhalers.
• Oxygen therapy and ventilator usage.
• Treatment of sleep apnea: Using Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) to help keep airways open during sleep.
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation and continuous care for chronic lung patients: Personalized exercise and breathing training programs to increase lung strength.
• Referral and collaboration with other specialized centers:
  • Infectious Disease Center: Collaborates on severe pneumonia or complex lung infections.
  • Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology Center: Collaborates on lung diseases caused by SLE or autoimmune disorders.
  • Dietetics and Nutrition Therapy Center: Designs personalized diets to restore strength in chronic lung patients.
  • Thoracic Surgeons: For patients requiring surgical intervention.

Why Choose the Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine Center at Synphaet Ramintra Hospital?

• ✓ Comprehensive Care for All Lung and Respiratory Diseases: Covers everything from general, chronic, and complex diseases to those requiring multidisciplinary treatment.
• ✓ Highly Experienced Specialized Medical Team, Delivering Multidisciplinary Care: Pulmonary and respiratory internists work with cardiologists, allergists, infectious disease specialists, and other related fields for multidimensional treatment.
• ✓ International-Standard Diagnostic Equipment: Specialized diagnostic technologies rarely found in general hospitals, such as CPET, Ventilation Perfusion Lung Scan, and Right heart catheterization.
• ✓ Continuous Care from Prevention to Rehabilitation: Focusing on treatment along with preventing flare-ups and long-term follow-up for a better quality of life.

Q&A Frequently Asked Questions

Q: If I have a chronic cough, when should I see a doctor?

A: If the cough lasts longer than 3 weeks, contains blood, is accompanied by weight loss, or leads to increased fatigue, you should see a doctor immediately to check for the cause.

Q: I have smoked for a long time but have no symptoms. Do I need to get my lungs checked?

A: Yes, you should. Especially for long-term smokers or those at risk, to screen for chronic lung diseases and early-stage lung cancer.

Q: Can asthma be cured completely?

A: Although it cannot be cured completely yet, symptoms can be well-controlled with medication, avoiding triggers, and continuous follow-up care.

Q: Does a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) hurt, and who should undergo it?

A: A Pulmonary Function Test is safe and painless. It only involves inhaling and exhaling through a testing device following the officer’s instructions. It is suitable for those with a chronic cough, easy fatigue, regular smokers, asthma patients, emphysema patients, those working in dusty/smoky/chemical environments, or those needing to assess lung health before treatment or surgery.

Q: What kind of snoring is dangerous and warrants a Sleep Test?

A: If you have loud snoring alternating with periods of silence, wake up gasping for air, feel fatigued with headaches in the morning, or feel abnormally sleepy during the day, these are warning signs of sleep apnea. You should undergo Polysomnography (Sleep Test) to evaluate severity and receive treatment.

Q: How does CPET differ from a standard treadmill test?

A: Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) involves wearing a mask to measure oxygen and carbon dioxide gases during exercise. This allows doctors to analyze whether your easy fatigue originates from “lungs” or “heart”, which is a more detailed and targeted diagnosis than a standard treadmill test.