Respiratory
Our team of pulmonary specialists
Dr. Natalia Fouz Roson
Respiratory specialist
Dr. Geneviève Nicolet-Chatelain
Specialist in pulmonology and internal medicine
This consultation deals with conditions related to the respiratory system (bronchi, lungs) and offers treatment of lung diseases and respiratory illnesses in collaboration with your GP.
Main pathologies treated:
General pulmonology: management of various respiratory pathologies
Tobaccology: Assessment and withdrawal
Sleep-disordered breathing: sleep apnea syndrome
Post COVID-19 consultation: persistent cough, shortness of breath or fatigue after Covid-19 infection
Second opinion consultation :
- Chronic bronchitis: cough and sputum several months a year
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD: permanent narrowing of the small bronchi
Functional respiratory examinations
- Spirometry
Quick and easy test to measure the patient’s maximum inspired and expired air volume. - Walking test
A simple test which measures the distance covered by the patient in a six-minute walk. - Oximetry
Test to measure oxygen in the blood over several hours using a sensor attached to the finger. - Polygraphy
Examination to record breathing during sleep. - Ergospirometry
This test measures the patient’s exertion capacity on a bicycle, with a measurement of the air breathed. If necessary, your doctor will schedule this test at a suitable center. - Plethysmography
This test measures the total volume of air in the lungs.
Preparing your consultation
Before coming to the pulmonary clinic to have these tests performed, please take a number of precautions:
- Do not smoke for at least one hour before the exam.
- Do not eat a large meal within two hours of the examination.
- Do not drink alcohol in the four hours preceding the examination.
- Do not exert yourself during the 30 minutes preceding the examination.
- Avoid clothing that constricts the chest or stomach.
- Follow the instructions you will receive regarding the medication to be discontinued for certain tests.