by remarco.sem@gmail.com | Nov 26, 2021
The function of the lungs can be examined with several diagnostic procedures: Spirometry measures dynamic lung function parametersimportant for the evaluation of obstructive diseases such as asthma or COPD. Whole-body plethysmography can reliably determine the volume...
by remarco.sem@gmail.com | Nov 26, 2021
Imaging of the lungs is an important tool to further assess pulmonary diseases. Commonly, X-rays and computer tomographies with and without intravenous contrast are performed. It is important to choose the appropriate examination to the suspected disease in order to...
by remarco.sem@gmail.com | Nov 26, 2021
Sometimes pulmonary hypertension is suspected when performing a cardiac ultrasound. Onlyby means of a right heart catheter examination, the actual pressure in the pulmonary circulation can be determined. This examination is performed by me following localanesthesia....
by remarco.sem@gmail.com | Nov 26, 2021
Pulmonary video-endoscopy under sedation or general anesthesia is frequently used as a diagnostic tool for a wide variety of lung diseases. Tissue samples can be taken directly or by ultrasound guidance (EBUS). I perform these examinations at the University Hospital...
by remarco.sem@gmail.com | Nov 26, 2021
It is important to distinguish between smoking cessationand nicotine cessation. Following a personal interview, an appropriate approach towards smoking or nicotine cessation can be initiated. Furthermore, my field of research involving cigarettes, e-cigarettes and...
