A common respiratory condition that affects both adults and children, causing breathing difficulties sometimes exasperated by external sources. The airways narrow and swell and produce extra mucus.
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.
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
Acute and chronic lung infections
Airway diseases and obstructions
COPD
COPD is a term to describe lung conditions that cause breathing problems.
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
Malignant Mesothelioma
A mesothelioma is a malignant tumour that develops on the pleura (lung lining). Should you be diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, we're dedicated to providing you with the highest level of personalised treatment and care, led by our team of experts
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 (TB)
If you experience the symptoms of TB, our respiratory consultants are able to diagnose and treat you.
Hear from our patients and staff
Getting back on my feet after a rare thymoma diagnosis
“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
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.
Full Lung Function Test
Pulmonary function test. A breathing test that measures how well your lungs are working.
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
A simple non-invasive test of lung capacity and lung function. Spirometry is a common diagnostic test used to assess how quickly you can move air into and out of your lungs.
Ravitch procedure to correct severe pectus carinatum and pectus excavatum
Test for asthma
FRACTIONAL EXHALED NITRIC OXIDE (FENO) TEST
Using the FeNO test to measure the level of nitric oxide in your lungs can give an indication of asthma
Treatments for excessive sweating
IMPROVING HYPERHIDROSIS
A range of surgical and non-surgical treatments to help reduce the amount you sweat
Locations
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
The Portland Hospital
205-209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London
The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street W1G 8BJ London
Get the best cardiac care with HCA UK
We provide exceptional specialist care in all areas of cardiology and cardiac surgery across our network of outpatient centres and hospitals. As the UK's No.1 provider of private cardiac care, our multidisciplinary teams have cared for thousands of patients, just like you.
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.