Dr Terence TAM Chi Chun

Advanced diagnostic bronchoscopies are cutting-edge procedures that enable the diagnosis and staging of lung diseases. The services include Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS), Virtual Bronchoscopy Navigation (VBN), Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy (ENB), and Dynamic Scan Guided Bronchoscopy Examination, among others.

Asthma is a chronic respiratory illness, which needs long term treatment. Common symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath and chest pain, etc.

Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) is a group of disorders that affect the interstitium of the lungs (the tissue surrounding the alveolar walls and their surrounding structures). The primary characteristics of ILD are inflammation and fibrosis of the lung tissue, resulting in impaired gas exchange.

Lung cancer is a type of malignant tumor which is commonly caused by factors such as long-term smoking and air pollution, and requires early detection and treatment.

Pulmonary nodules can be caused by non-cancerous conditions such as inflammation or benign growths, or they can be cancerous.

Mediastinal diseases possible causes of mediastinal diseases include lymph node enlargement (caused by infections, inflammation, autoimmune diseases, or malignancies), thymoma, abscess, malignant tumors, aortic aneurysm or esophageal disorders.

Pleural Effusion is an abnormal fluid accumulation in the pleural cavity, classified as a pleural disease. Under normal circumstances, the pleural cavity contains only a tiny amount of fluid (10-20 mL) to facilitate smooth pleural movement. When the fluid volume increases, it can compress lung tissue, leading to symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, and other respiratory issues. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that causes coughing, fever, and difficulty breathing. Tuberculosis (TB), on the other hand, is a lung infection that can spread through tiny droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The initial symptoms of them are very similar.

Respiratory failure occurs when the lungs cannot adequately fulfill their essential function of supplying oxygen to the body and removing carbon dioxide. It can be caused by various factors such as lung diseases, infections, injuries, or even certain medications.

Sleep apnea is a common form of sleep apnea, which is characterized by snoring and pauses in breathing. It requires treatment and lifestyle improvement.

Therapeutic bronchoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that utilizes a flexible bronchoscope to diagnose and treat respiratory conditions.

Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) can be caused by bacterial or viral infection, commonly manifests as fever, sore throat and running nose, etc. It is usually self-limiting and recovered withing 3 weeks.