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Diagnosis of pulmonary emphysema

Hospital Bogenhausen Munich

Munich, Germany
Program id # 153461
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Prof. Dr. med. Joachim Meyer
Department of Pulmonology
Specialized in: pulmonology

The program includes:

  • Initial presentation in the clinic
  • clinical history taking
  • review of medical records
  • physical examination
  • laboratory tests:
    • complete blood count
    • biochemical blood analysis
    • inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
    • indicators of blood coagulation
    • TSH-basal
    • blood gas analysis
  • chest x-ray examination
  • bronchography
  • high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT)
  • pulmonary function test
  • bronchoscopy
  • consultation of related specialists
  • development of individual treatment plan

Required documents

  • Medical records
  • Chest X-ray, MRI/CT scan (if available)

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About the department

The Department of Pulmonology at the Hospital Bogenhausen Munich offers all the options of modern medicine for the diagnostics and treatment of various diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract. One of the most important focuses of pulmonologists' work is lung cancer treatment. In this field, the department is certified in accordance with the standards of the German Cancer Society, which indicates the excellent quality of lung cancer treatment. Of particular interest is also the therapy of inflammatory diseases of the bronchi, lungs and pleura, for example, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pulmonary emphysema. The department's specialists can boast of a special competence in the treatment of interstitial lung diseases, pulmonary circulation disorders, respiratory muscle weakness and sleep-related breathing disorders. To provide comprehensive medical care, the doctors cooperate closely with thoracic surgeons. The department annually provides treatment to more than 3,000 patients, and each of them receives tailored treatment of the highest European level. The Chief physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Joachim Meyer.

The success of treatment of any disease largely depends on the accuracy of the diagnostics. Lung and respiratory tract diseases are no exception. Since the symptoms in many lung diseases are quite similar (cough, shortness of breath, mucous discharge from the bronchi, pain, fever, etc.), the department's doctors usually carry out differential diagnostics, which helps to determine the exact etiology of the disease and develop the most effective treatment regimen. The diagnostic options of the department include bronchoscopy, rest and stress pulmonary function testing, provocative tests for suspected allergies, microbiological laboratory tests, imaging studies, including radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography.

The department's key specialization is the treatment of lung cancer, the diagnosis of which is complicated by the fact that the patient has no symptoms until the tumor reaches a large size. A clinical case of the patient with confirmed lung cancer is considered at an interdisciplinary tumor board with the participation of pulmonologists, radiologists, thoracic surgeons, radiation therapists, chemotherapists and other specialists. Each treatment regimen is unique and is elaborated according to the particular clinical indications of the patient, taking into account the current protocols of the German Cancer Society. As a rule, three treatments are mostly used for lung cancer.These include surgical resection of the tumor (if possible, sparing thoracoscopic surgery), chemotherapy and radiation therapy. However, the surgical technique, the dose and duration of irradiation and the intensity of chemotherapy are determined depending on the particular clinical case and the patient's needs. The department also successfully uses innovative treatment methods, such as laser therapy, cryotherapy, chemoembolization and radiofrequency ablation. The treatment often takes place on an outpatient basis, so there is no need for the patient to constantly stay in the department. The patients with incurable lung cancer receive palliative care to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. As a rule, it is difficult for the patients to accept their cancer diagnosis and to cope with emotional distress on their own. Therefore, both patients and their relatives receive support from the experienced psychologists. They are always ready to listen and help the patients and their close ones to go through the therapeutic process.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pulmonary emphysema are also common pathologies in the clinical practice of the department's pulmonologists. Functional diagnostics allow the specialists to assess the extent of lung lesion. Since it is usually not possible to restore the affected areas of the lungs, the goal of therapy is to relieve symptoms, improve physical endurance and quality of life. The treatment is based on the use of modern drugs and inhalation therapy. Physiotherapy is used as an additional treatment method. In addition, quitting smoking is part of the treatment, if the patient has this addiction. The department offers effective smoking cessation programs, which allow the patient to quit smoking once and for all. To treat severe pulmonary emphysema, the department's specialists perform endoscopic therapeutic procedures, for example, endoscopic lung volume reduction.

It should be noted that the department's medical team has long experience in the treatment of pneumonia and pleurisy. When admitted to the department, the patient undergoes comprehensive diagnostics, which includes laboratory tests, radiography, ultrasound examinations and computed tomography. In some cases, bronchoscopy can also be required. The doctors most often manage to achieve complete recovery of the patient after pneumonia or pleurisy by using antibiotics. In the case of abscesses, acute pulmonary failure and other complications, thoracic surgeons are involved in the therapeutic process. In addition, the department successfully performs extracorporeal therapeutic procedures and non-invasive ventilation.

The department specializes in the diagnostics and treatment of the following diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract:

  • Lung cancer
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Pulmonary emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Pleurisy
  • Pulmonary fibrosis
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Interstitial lung diseases
  • Pulmonary circulatory disorders
  • Respiratory muscle weakness
  • Sleep-related breathing disorders (focus on obstructive sleep apnea)
  • Other diseases

The department's range of medical services includes:

  • Diagnostics
    • Bronchoscopy
    • Rest and stress pulmonary function testing
    • Laboratory tests, including microbiological tests and provocative tests for suspected allergies
    • Ultrasound
    • X-ray 
    • Computed tomography
    • Magnetic resonance imaging
    • Positron emission tomography
  • Therapy
    • Drug therapy
    • Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, laser therapy, cryotherapy, chemoembolization, radiofrequency ablation and palliative care for lung cancer
    • Endoscopic therapeutic procedures (for example, lung volume reduction)
    • Extracorporeal therapeutic procedures
    • Inhalation therapy
    • Non-invasive ventilation
  • Other diagnostic and therapeutic options

Curriculum vitae

Prof. Dr. med. Joachim Meyer received his medical education at the educational institutions of Essen-Heidhausen, London and Heidelberg. Since 2010, he has been Head of the Department of Pulmonology at the Hospital Harlaching Munich. In 2013, the specialist was also appointed Chief Physician of the Department of Pulmonology at the Hospital Bogenhausen Munich.

Prof. Joachim Meyer's clinical and research interests include interventional bronchoscopy, spiroergometry and assessment of the pulmonary circulation. Of particular interest to him is also mechanical ventilation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and sepsis treatment.

Photo of the doctor: (c) München Klinik Bogenhausen


About hospital

According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Hospital Bogenhausen Munich ranks among the ten best medical centers in Bavaria and among the top 50 medical facilities in Germany! 

The medical facility is the Academic Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. The modern hospital with the highest level of services annually provides treatment to more than 85,000 patients with clinical cases of varying severity. With 1,000 beds, the hospital is the largest medical complex in the region. It provides both inpatient and outpatient treatment. In addition, the hospital has a 24-hour emergency service. The hospital's medical team consisting of highly qualified doctors and nursing staff focuses on tailored medical care, since they are convinced that every patient and his clinical case is unique. All employees of the hospital strive not only to provide the most effective treatment to the patient, but also to make his hospital stay as comfortable as possible. The work of doctors is based on respect and humane attitude towards their patients.

The hospital includes 18 specialized departments. Each department is responsible for the treatment of a particular group of diseases. The hospital is distinguished by outstanding successes in the treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system, lungs and airways, gastrointestinal tract, musculoskeletal system, nervous system and metabolic disorders. Of particular interest is the treatment of cancers, which is provided on the basis of the Cancer Center certified in accordance with the standards of the German Cancer Society. The doctors of the hospital have a large arsenal of innovative treatment methods available only in the leading medical centers in Europe.

The high level of medical care is confirmed by the prestigious certificates of professional german medical societies. These are certificates of the German Cancer Society in the treatment of colon, pancreatic and esophageal cancers, a certificate of the German Cardiac Society, a certificate of the German Trauma Society, a certificate of the German Stroke Society and others.

The hospital has excellent conditions for the provision of comprehensive medical care. Long clinical experience of doctors in combination with high-tech medical equipment allows the specialist to work miracles, curing severe diseases, which doctors from other hospitals cannot cope with. The specialists of the hospital take care of both the physical health of patients and their emotional state, devoting enough time to personal communication. The efforts of the medical team are aimed at providing the patient with the most effective treatment and at completу cure of pathology, if possible.

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Accommodation in hospital

Patients rooms

The patients of the Hospital Bogenhausen Munich live in comfortable and cozy rooms with light colors. The hospital offers accommodation in single and double patient rooms. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The hospital also has patient rooms specially equipped for disabled people. The standard patient rooms include an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a table and chairs for receiving visitors. The patient rooms have Wi-Fi.

The hospital also offers enhanced-comfort patient rooms with a safe, a mini fridge and upholstered furniture.

The hospital has a library with many interesting books, magazines, CDs and DVDs. For the convenience of patients, the hospital also houses a small shop, a hairdresser and a cafe on its territory.

Meals and Menus

The patient and the accompanying person are offered tasty and healthy three meals a day. The diet is quite varied. Only fresh and high-quality products are used when cooking. Breakfast and dinner are usually served buffet style, while for lunch one can choose from three menus, including a dietary one.

If you are on a specific diet for some reason, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to the treatment.

Further details

Standard rooms include:

Toilet
Shower
Wi-Fi
TV

Religion

The religious services are available upon request.

Accompanying person

During the inpatient program, the accompanying person can live with the patient in a patient room or a hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.

Hotel

During the outpatient program, the patient can stay at the hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.