Bangkok Chest & Respiratory Care Center

Bangkok Chest & Respiratory Care Center is a modern full-service center with a team of chest specialists aided by a specially trained nursing team. We use the latest medical equipment available to treat and help our patients with any respiratory problems they may have.

The specialists at Bangkok Chest & Respiratory Care Center provide a full range of medical diagnosis & treatment concerning lung diseases . All physicians and medical staff work as a team to provide the patients with excellent treatment and care.

Pulmonary Function Test Unit

The unit provides a pulmonary function test using American designed sensor machines. Both basic and special tests, as well as the preperation for cardiac & pulmonary operations can be done in this unit.

Chest Rehabilitation Unit

The unit provides pulmonary competency treatment and rehabilitation, reduces sputum congestion and prevents any complications of the respiratory system, such as atelectasis and cross-infection. The medical staff also provide advice and guidance on physical, pulmonary and cardiac exercises. Moreover, the unit can arrange continuous rehabilitation programs for patients and provide rehabilitation service at home in case of necessity.

Other Special Examination Courses

Pulmonary Function Test

• Lung Volume Test
• Flow Volume Loop Test
• Airway Resistance Test
• Diffusion Capacity Test
• Peak-Mammal Inspiratory Force Test

Special Examinations

• Thoracocentesis
• Pleura l Biopsy
• Bronchoscopy
• Chest X-ray with AMBER technique and digital radiography

The Respiratory Care Unit (RCU) provides 24hr nursing care with a team of professional doctors and nurses. All staff are experienced in respiratory disease treatment particularly, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD), post-operative patients and those who suffer from a thoracic accident. Each patient is closely observed by a special nurse and the most modern of medical equipment. Each room in RCU is a separate unit, completely sterilized for the safety of our patients and staff.

Furthermore,

the center provides medical ventilators which help a particular group of patients breathe by themselves without the use of an endotracheal tube. This allows the patient to communicate and feed themselves as well.

To ensure that we provide the most accurate and complete medical treatment, the Chest Center has also established two specialized clinics :

• The Chest Clinic
• The Physical Fitness and Chest Rehabilitation Clinic