Lung care

We specialise in all conditions of the lungs from common respiratory conditions such as asthma and sleep apnoea to lung cancers and infectious disease such as tuberculosis.

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Specialising in simple and complex respiratory conditions

Led by internationally renowned consultants, our thoracic surgery service at HCA Healthcare UK provides the most extensive private respiratory and thoracic surgical and non-surgical offering in the UK. We specialise in all conditions of thoracic medicine from common respiratory conditions such as asthma and sleep apnoea to lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, tuberculosis and malignant mesothelioma.

Some of the conditions we treat

Asthma

A common respiratory condition that causes occasional breathing difficulties sometimes exasperated by external sources. The airways narrow and swell and produce extra mucus.

Acute and chronic lung infections

Airway diseases and obstructions

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

From complex thoracic surgery to straightforward respiratory tests and procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Cough

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Emphysema

From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Treatments for excessive sweating

IMPROVING HYPERHIDROSIS


A range of surgical and non-surgical treatments to help reduce the amount you sweat

Interstitial lung disease

From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Lung cancer

Cancer that begins in the lungs is called primary lung cancer, and is one of the most common types of cancer in the UK. If you are diagnosed with lung cancer, you will have immediate access to our world-leading consultants and state-of-the-art hospitals

Lung nodules

Lung tissue or pleural disease

Mesothelioma

From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Mediastinal tumours, including thymoma

Metastatic cancer to lung and pleura

Paralysed diaphragm

Pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum

Pleural effusion

We're proud to work with leading experts across a range of medical fields, whose skills are matched by their integrity and compassion.

Pleural empyema

Pleural disease

From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Pneumothorax

Pulmonary vascular disorders

From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Respiratory infections

Rib injuries and rib abnormalities, including slipping rib syndrome

Sarcoidosis

Shortness of breath

Sleep apnoea

As well as a dedicated centre at London Bridge, we also offer tests and treatment across our HCA UK network.

Thoracic abnormalities related to connective tissue disorders and neuromuscular disorders

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS)

From complex nerve surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional peripheral nerve care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Tuberculosis

From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Hear from our patients and staff

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Getting back on my feet after a rare thymoma diagnosis

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“It's amazing to be able to build that relationship and have an impact on someone’s life.”

The role of a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Treatment options

Bronchial challenge test

A LUNG FUNCTION TEST FOR ASTHMA


This straightforward assessment measures lung sensitivity to diagnose asthma

Bronchoscopy

A bronchoscopy is a test to look at your trachea and airways around your windpipe, and take samples for diagnosis and treatment. purposes.

Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPET)

AN ASSESSMENT OF YOUR HEART AND LUNG FUNCTION


A CPET tests how well your heart and lungs work during exercise by monitoring heart rate, blood pressure and breathing

Chest wall deformities

Across the HCA UK network of facilities we offer chest and lung services at a number of locations including:

Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)

A minimally invasive test to help diagnose conditions of the airways by taking tissue samples from the lungs and lymph nodes.

Private Full Lung Function Test

From complex thoracic surgery to diagnostic tests and minor procedures, we provide exceptional respiratory and lung care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Histamine Provocation test

Lung biopsy

If you experience lung problems, our expert radiologists can carry out a lung biopsy to help diagnose your condition

Lung volume reduction surgery for COPD and emphysema

Mediastinoscopy

Percutaneous lung biopsy, pleural aspiration and biopsy

Spirometry Test

From complex thoracic surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional respiratory care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Ravitch procedure to correct severe pectus carinatum and pectus excavatum

Test for asthma

From complex thoracic surgery to diagnostic lung tests and procedures, we provide exceptional respiratory diagnostic care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Treatments for excessive sweating

IMPROVING HYPERHIDROSIS


A range of surgical and non-surgical treatments to help reduce the amount you sweat

Locations

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London Bridge Hospital

27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
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The Portland Hospital

205-209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London
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The Harley Street Clinic

35 Weymouth Street  W1G 8BJ London
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Get the best cardiac care with HCA UK

If heart symptoms are affecting your quality of life, we’re here to help. Our heart team is available to book an appointment with a cardiac specialist.