Our goal is for you to breathe better and better
For more than 40 years, Otamendi Hospital has maintained its leadership in healthcare and academics in the treatment of respiratory diseases. The study of these diseases has significantly evolved in scientific knowledge, both diagnostically and therapeutically. The different branches of the specialty have gained complexity and have substantially improved patients’ life expectancy and quality. In a paradigm shift, we see respiratory diseases in a process of permanent evolution, with a need for a multidisciplinary and patient-centered approach, the complexity of diagnostic methods and their interpretation, and diagnostic and therapeutic methodology with minimally invasive procedures.
Services Some common services we offer include:
- Pulmonary evaluations and diagnostic tests, such as spirometry, pulse oximetry, and chest CT scans.
- Medical and pharmacological treatments, such as the administration of inhalers, corticosteroids, bronchodilators, and other medications for the treatment of asthma and other respiratory diseases.
- Surgical treatments, such as thoracic surgery to treat lung cancer, COPD, and other severe pulmonary conditions.
- Respiratory therapy, which may include breathing exercises, breathing techniques, and other treatments to improve lung function and quality of life.
- Pulmonary rehabilitation programs, which may include supervised physical exercises, nutritional counseling, and education on living with respiratory diseases.
- It is essential to discuss with the doctor what treatment is suitable for your individual case and your needs.
Studies
- Pulmonary Function Tests: spirometry, lung volumes, CO diffusion, 6-minute walk test with oximetry.
- Imaging studies: simple radiology, high-resolution CT scans, and magnetic resonance imaging.
- Pulmonary and pleural punctures/biopsies under CT guidance.
- Respiratory endoscopy: diagnostic fibroendoscopy, biopsies, bronchoalveolar lavage.
- Overnight Polysomnography with Oximetry in the sleep laboratory or at home.
- CPAP titration in the laboratory or at home.
- BPAP titration in the laboratory or at home.
- Joint treatment with the Oncology center for patients with neoplastic diseases. Infusion of oncological drugs in a day hospital.
- Evaluation of pulmonary surgical risk.
Surgical Procedures:
- Thoracic Surgery for pulmonary resection, open and video-assisted thoracoscopy
- Pleural drainage and sealing
- Uniportal thoracic surgery
