The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- review of medical records
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical blood analysis
- tumor markers
- indicators of inflammation
- indicators of blood coagulation
- CT/MRI
- ultrasound/ X-ray examination
- conduct endo-sonography of bronchi
- bronchoscopy with biopsy of bronchi and lungs
- histological/ cytological research
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- consultation of the chief physician and all leading experts
- development of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records
- MRI/CT scan (not older than 3 months)
- Biopsy results (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Pulmonology and Allergology at the University Hospital Halle (Saale) offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of congenital and acquired heart diseases, including congenital heart defects in adults, respiratory tract pathologies and allergic reactions in children of all age groups. The department's doctors have exceptional experience and the necessary theoretical knowledge to ensure the comprehensive and effective treatment of young patients. In addition, the department’s modern infrastructure and technical equipment contributes to the successful clinical practice. The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Ralph Grabitz.
In the field of cardiology, the department provides the diagnostics and treatment of congenital and acquired, acute and chronic cardiovascular diseases in newborns, children and adolescents. The department's doctors work in close cooperation with specialists in the field of Internal Medicine, Otolaryngology, Dermatology, Radiology, Genetics, Medical Biology, etc. The treatment and diagnostics are carried out both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. The adults with congenital heart defects are treated in the Center of Competence, which is part of the department and specializes in this field.
The pediatric pulmonologists deal with the treatment of infants, children and adolescents with congenital and acquired, acute and chronic respiratory and pulmonary diseases. To make an accurate diagnosis, the doctors conduct high-precision examinations, such as spirometry, body plethysmography, rigid and flexible bronchoscopy, etc. Particular attention is paid to the timely diagnostics and treatment of cystic fibrosis. This disease is quite common. Although it is caused by a defect in a single gene, the symptoms usually manifest themselves in many different organs and organ systems. The disease affects the respiratory tract, lungs and digestive tract. Since cystic fibrosis is still not curable, all therapeutic efforts are aimed at improving the quality of life and life expectancy. The specialized Cystic Fibrosis Center, which is part of the department, currently serves about 50 children and 50 adults with this pathology.
Another important focus of the department's clinical activities is pediatric allergology. The department diagnoses and treats various allergies, such as allergic bronchial asthma, food, drug allergies, allergic rhinitis, etc. The specialists of this focus have in their arsenal many effective treatment regimens, which help to achieve the optimal treatment result.
The service range of the department includes:
- Cardiology
- Congenital and acquired heart diseases
- Acute and chronic cardiovascular diseases
- Congenital heart defects in adults
- Pulmonology
- Bronchial asthma
- Chronic lung disease after preterm labor/bronchopulmonary dysplasia
- Cystic fibrosis
- Primary ciliary dyskinesia
- Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
- Congenital disorders of the respiratory tract (laryngomalacia, tracheomalacia)
- Recurrent pneumonia
- Pulmonary tuberculosis
- Interstitial lung diseases (exogenous allergic alveolitis)
- Foreign body aspiration
- Spirometry (from 4 years)
- Body plethysmography (from 6 years)
- Lung diffusion testing
- Treadmill stress test
- Sweat test
- Tuberculin skin test
- Tuberculosis blood test (IGRA)
- Basic immunological diagnostics (manual blood test, lymphocyte typing, determination of immunoglobulin and IgG subclass levels, detection of antibodies in the vaccine, assessment of the component levels in the complement system)
- Different inhalation methods
- Rigid and flexible bronchoscopy (only on an inpatient basis)
- Allergology
- Allergic asthma
- Allergic rhinitis/conjunctivitis (hay fever)
- Oral allergy syndrome
- Atopic eczema (neurodermatitis)
- Insect venom allergy
- Drug allergies
- Acute and chronic urticaria
- Spirometry (from 4 years)
- Body plethysmography (from 6 years)
- Prick tests
- Total IgE and specific IgE (blood sampling)
- Provocative tests (only on an inpatient basis)
- Hyposensitization (subcutaneous and sublingual)
- Various inhalation techniques
- Other medical services
Photo of the doctor: (c) Universitätsklinikum Halle (Saale)
About hospital
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities!
The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a specialized medical facility for the treatment of very severe and rare diseases and injuries. It provides medical care for patients of all age groups in accordance with the very latest scientific achievements. It is worth noting that the hospital is characterized by its successful research activities, especially in the field of cardiovascular diseases and oncopathology. The specialists of these fields have made a significant contribution to the development of new diagnostic methods and therapeutic approaches.
The hospital diagnoses and treats more than 40,000 inpatients and about 120,000 outpatients every year. Such a large number of patients indicates the reliability and effectiveness of medical services.
Some structural units of the hospital deserve special attention. For example, the Central Department of Emergency Medical Care (the largest in Saxony-Anhalt), modern dental rooms, the Perinatal Center and the Transplant Center with a history of more than 40 years.
Thanks to the use of the cutting-edge medical technology and the availability of advanced equipment, many operations and procedures, which previously could entail a lot of risks and consequences, are currently performed in the hospital with the help of sparing techniques. In this context, it is worth noting hybrid heart interventions, robotic interventions in urology (da Vinci surgical system), etc.
In addition, the key to successful clinical practice is the availability in the hospital of experienced and competent medical staff. The total number of medical staff includes more than 4,000 medical employees. Many doctors are known far beyond the borders of Germany, they regularly carry out significant researches, which allow them to develop modern medicine. In addition, the hospital specializes in training of medical students, therefore the qualified doctors and professors are willing to pass on their experience to the younger generation.
Photo: (c) depositphotos
Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the University Hospital Halle (Saale) live in comfortable single, double and triple patient rooms made in a modern design. All patient rooms are equipped with an ensuite bath with toilet and shower. The standard room includes a comfortable, automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a table and chairs for receiving visitors and a TV. There is access to Wi-Fi. For security reasons, in some places, including in Intensive Care Units, it is forbidden to use laptops and mobile phones. In addition, the hospital offers enhanced-comfort patient rooms.
Meals and Menus
The patient and his accompanying person have a daily choice of three menus. If for any reason you do not eat all the food, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to the treatment. Children are offered a special menu with healthy and tasty dishes, rich in nutrients necessary for the growing body.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
Religious services are available upon request.
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, an accompanying person may stay with you in a patient room or hotel of your choice.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you may stay in a hotel of your choice. Managers will help you choose the most suitable options.