{"id":117355,"date":"2025-07-23T11:47:44","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T09:47:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/?page_id=117355"},"modified":"2025-10-10T08:45:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T06:45:46","slug":"pneumology-consultation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/en\/pneumology-consultation\/","title":{"rendered":"Pneumology consultation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row padding_consultaties_detail row-container\" id=\"row-unique-0\"><div class=\"row-background background-element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-inner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pneumologie-BW.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;background-attachment: scroll;background-size: cover;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-bg-overlay style-color-227611-bg\" style=\"opacity: 0.7;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"row single-top-padding single-bottom-padding no-h-padding full-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-8 padding_consult_detail_header col-md-75 one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:90%;\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\"  id=\"mobiel_responsief3\"><p class=\"font-116211 fontsize-804724 fontspace-781688 font-weight-100 text-color-873549-color\" ><span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-117357\" src=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/lungs-beige-groot-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/lungs-beige-groot-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/lungs-beige-groot-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/lungs-beige-groot-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/lungs-beige-groot-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/lungs-beige-groot-348x348.png 348w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/lungs-beige-groot.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 50px) 100vw, 50px\" \/> Pneumology<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\"  id=\"mobiel_responsief3\"><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-168927 font-weight-500 text-color-873549-color\" ><span>The pulmonologist examines and treats disorders of the lungs and airways. During the consultation, the doctor discusses complaints such as shortness of breath, chronic cough, wheezing, asthma, bronchitis or possible signs of sleep apnoea. If necessary, additional tests, such as a lung function test (spirometry), allergy tests or imaging (X-ray or CT scan), follow to make an accurate diagnosis and suggest targeted treatment.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap consultatie_detail_new_links\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-168927 font-weight-500 text-color-873549-color\" ><span><a href=\"#overzicht\">Research overview<\/a>\u00a0 \u2503\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/en\/contact-appointment\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Making an appointment<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-4 mobile-hidden col-md-25 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quad\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-0\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-0\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-0\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row blok_usp_consultatie_detail height_2blok_consultatie_detail_pneumologie row-container\" id=\"row-unique-1\"><div class=\"row unequal col-no-gutter single-top-padding single-bottom-padding single-h-padding full-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left align_center_mobile column_parent col-lg-6 extra_info_kolom1 usp_kolom_mobile col-md-50 col-sm-100 no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  vc_custom_1751966099299 border-color-227611-color double-block-padding style-color-110443-bg\" style=\"border-style: solid;border-right-width: 1px ;\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:85%;\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-half desktop-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-quart desktop-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode-single-media height_usp_icons usp_icon_mobile text-left\" id=\"klok_icon\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 6%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-115997\" src=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/clock-cardio.png\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/clock-cardio.png 60w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/clock-cardio-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 60px) 100vw, 60px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><h1 class=\"font-116211 custom font-weight-100 text-color-227611-color fontsize-187983-custom\" ><span>Acute respiratory problems? We offer quick help!<\/span><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap color_link_consultatie_detail\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><div class=\"font-146656 fontsize-168927 font-weight-500 text-color-227611-color\" ><span><\/p><\/span><span><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"210\">In case of acute shortness of breath, persistent cough, wheezing or other worrying symptoms, contact us immediately on +32 32 16 98 47. We will make every effort to help you as soon as possible.<\/p><\/span><span><p data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"354\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Even with a full schedule, we always reserve space for urgent lung problems. Your breathing and health are our top priority.<\/p><\/span><span><p><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-half desktop-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-quart desktop-hidden tablet-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left align_center_mobile column_parent col-lg-6 usp_kolom_mobile col-md-50 col-sm-100 col-sm-clear no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell double-block-padding style-color-110443-bg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:85%;\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-half desktop-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-quart desktop-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode-single-media height_usp_icons usp_icon_mobile text-left\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 7%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-116044\" src=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/experts-usp.png\" width=\"62\" height=\"72\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/experts-usp.png 62w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/experts-usp-10x12.png 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 62px) 100vw, 62px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><h1 class=\"font-116211 custom font-weight-100 text-color-227611-color fontsize-154608-custom\" ><span>Specialist care for your lungs<\/span><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap color_link_consultatie_detail\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-865542 font-weight-500 text-color-227611-color\" ><span><\/p><\/span><span><p>Our team of pulmonologists specialises in diagnosing and treating conditions such as asthma, COPD, sleep apnoea and lung infections.<\/p><\/span><span><p>Thanks to years of experience and accurate examinations, you are assured of expert and personal care with us.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-half desktop-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-quart desktop-hidden tablet-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-1\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-1\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-1\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container mobile-hidden\" id=\"row-unique-2\"><div class=\"row no-top-padding no-bottom-padding no-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_center column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-double tablet-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-2\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-2\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-2\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container onepage-section\" data-label=\"overzicht\" data-name=\"overzicht\" id=\"row-unique-3\"><div class=\"row limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-center align_center align_center_tablet column_parent col-lg-12 contentblok_consultatie_new half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell\" ><div class=\"uncont no-block-padding col-custom-width\" style=\" max-width:60%;\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-double desktop-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_center column_child col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:74%;\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><h1 class=\"font-116211 fontsize-208892 fontheight-179065 font-weight-100 text-color-227611-color\" ><span>What does a pneumological examination involve?<\/span><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-168927 font-weight-500 text-color-227611-color\" ><span>At Medical Centre, we perform various lung examinations to accurately assess your respiratory function and lung health. The choice of tests depends on your symptoms, medical history and risk factors. We always work in a tailor-made way, with attention to comfort, discretion and safety. In doubt about whether an examination is necessary? We will be happy to advise you.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container desktop-hidden tablet-hidden mobile-hidden\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-center align_center column_child col-lg-12 no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-single mobile-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-half desktop-hidden tablet-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<span class=\"btn-container animate_when_almost_visible alpha-anim\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/agenda.mediris.be\/appointments?agenda=a3352a2d-eee8-432a-8fcb-a1eb970ba71c&careprovider=8ac51734-b1a5-47b4-9c0a-493674ad3777&location=56cbc584-5fc2-40df-a9af-b4bb63a27ed4&appointmenttype=14756568-f183-483c-8e05-437590c7e302\" class=\"custom-link btn btn-custom-typo font-962116 font-weight-500 text-uppercase no-letterspace border-width-0 button_transparant btn-color-227611 btn-circle btn-icon-left\" title=\"General appointment page step 1\" id=\"button_hover_bruin\">Making an appointment<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single mobile-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-3\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-3\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-3\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container\" id=\"row-unique-5\"><div class=\"row no-top-padding no-bottom-padding exa-h-padding full-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 big_screen_max_width half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row unequal col-half-gutter row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-4 padding_onderzoek_blokken col-md-33 one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell single-block-padding style-color-191605-bg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode-single-media icoon_height text-left\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 12%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-117052\" src=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/anamnese-groot-beige.png\" width=\"494\" height=\"494\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/anamnese-groot-beige.png 494w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/anamnese-groot-beige-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/anamnese-groot-beige-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/anamnese-groot-beige-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/anamnese-groot-beige-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/anamnese-groot-beige-348x348.png 348w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\"  id=\"mobiel_responsief1\"><p class=\"font-116211 custom font-weight-100 text-color-873549-color fontsize-153983-custom\" ><span>Anamnesis<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap onderzoek_tekst height_onderzoek_tekst\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\"  id=\"mobiel_responsief1\"><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-642098 fontheight-357766 font-weight-500 text-color-873549-color\" ><span>During the medical history, the doctor will discuss your respiratory symptoms, such as shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing or fatigue. Medical history, smoking habits, allergies and family history are also discussed. This creates a complete picture of your lung health, which can be used to plan targeted follow-up examinations or treatment.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-double\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<span class=\"btn-container\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/en\/investigations\/pneumology-anamnesis\/\" class=\"custom-link fontsize-642098 btn-underline-out btn-custom-typo font-146656 font-weight-500 text-initial no-letterspace border-width-0 meer_info_underline_button text-color-873549-color btn-icon-left\"><span>More info<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-4 padding_onderzoek_blokken col-md-33 one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell single-block-padding style-color-191605-bg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode-single-media icoon_height text-left\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 15%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-116973\" src=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cardiologie-05-1.png\" width=\"208\" height=\"183\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cardiologie-05-1.png 208w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cardiologie-05-1-14x12.png 14w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 208px) 100vw, 208px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\"  id=\"mobiel_responsief1\"><p class=\"font-116211 custom font-weight-100 text-color-873549-color fontsize-195827-custom\" ><span>Clinical research<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap onderzoek_tekst height_onderzoek_tekst\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\"  id=\"mobiel_responsief1\"><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-642098 fontheight-357766 font-weight-500 text-color-873549-color\" ><span>The physical examination gives the pulmonologist insight into possible respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD or infections. The doctor listens to your lungs, examines your breathing and assesses your general health. This allows a quick determination of whether additional tests are needed to make an accurate diagnosis.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-double\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<span class=\"btn-container\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/en\/investigations\/clinical-examination-pneumology\/\" class=\"custom-link fontsize-642098 btn-underline-out btn-custom-typo font-146656 font-weight-500 text-initial no-letterspace border-width-0 meer_info_underline_button text-color-873549-color btn-icon-left\"><span>More info<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-4 padding_onderzoek_blokken col-md-33 one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell single-block-padding style-color-191605-bg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode-single-media icoon_height text-left\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 14%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-117381\" src=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/spirometrie-beige-groot.png\" width=\"500\" height=\"494\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/spirometrie-beige-groot.png 500w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/spirometrie-beige-groot-300x296.png 300w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/spirometrie-beige-groot-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/spirometrie-beige-groot-350x346.png 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\"  id=\"mobiel_responsief1\"><p class=\"font-146656 custom font-weight-500 text-color-873549-color fontsize-176838-custom\" ><span>Pulmonary function tests<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap onderzoek_tekst height_onderzoek_tekst\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\"  id=\"mobiel_responsief1\"><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-642098 fontheight-357766 font-weight-500 text-color-873549-color\" ><span>Lung function tests provide insight into how well your lungs are working. Through measurements such as spirometry and body plethysmography, lung volume, airflow and gas exchange are evaluated. These tests help diagnose and monitor conditions such as asthma, COPD or restrictive lung disease.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-double\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<span class=\"btn-container\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/en\/investigations\/pulmonary-function-tests-pneumology\/\" class=\"custom-link fontsize-642098 btn-underline-out btn-custom-typo font-146656 font-weight-500 text-initial no-letterspace border-width-0 meer_info_underline_button text-color-873549-color btn-icon-left\"><span>More info<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row unequal col-half-gutter row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-4 padding_onderzoek_blokken col-md-33 one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell single-block-padding style-color-191605-bg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode-single-media icoon_height text-left\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 11%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-117389\" src=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rx-thorax-beige-groot.png\" width=\"450\" height=\"501\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rx-thorax-beige-groot.png 450w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rx-thorax-beige-groot-269x300.png 269w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rx-thorax-beige-groot-11x12.png 11w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rx-thorax-beige-groot-350x390.png 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\"  id=\"mobiel_responsief1\"><p class=\"font-116211 custom font-weight-100 text-color-873549-color fontsize-174749-custom\" ><span>Rx thorax<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap onderzoek_tekst height_onderzoek_tekst\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\"  id=\"mobiel_responsief1\"><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-642098 fontheight-357766 font-weight-500 text-color-873549-color\" ><span>An RX-thorax, or chest radiograph, is a quick and simple imaging technique that allows the doctor to clearly visualise the lungs, heart and surrounding structures.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-double\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<span class=\"btn-container\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/en\/investigations\/rx-thoracic-pneumology\/\" class=\"custom-link fontsize-642098 btn-underline-out btn-custom-typo font-146656 font-weight-500 text-initial no-letterspace border-width-0 meer_info_underline_button text-color-873549-color btn-icon-left\"><span>More info<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-4 padding_onderzoek_blokken col-md-33 one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-4 padding_onderzoek_blokken col-md-33 one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-triple\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-5\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-5\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-5\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row style-back_color-131710-bg row-container\" id=\"row-unique-6\"><div class=\"row unequal col-no-gutter no-top-padding no-bottom-padding no-h-padding full-width row-parent\" data-height-ratio=\"70\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-6 col-md-50 no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:65%;\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-triple\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-left align_left column_child col-lg-12 consultaties_new_twee_kolom_rechts single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap consultaties_new_titel_line_height tussentitel_consultaties_nieuw\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><h1 class=\"font-116211 fontsize-208892 fontheight-954288 font-weight-100 text-color-126399-color\" ><span>When is a lung examination necessary?<\/span><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-left align_left column_child col-lg-12 consultaties_new_twee_kolom_rechts no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:92%;\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-865542 fontheight-954288 font-weight-500 text-color-126399-color\" ><span>A consultation with a pneumologist can help identify the underlying cause of persistent cough, shortness of breath or chest tightness. Early diagnosis is important to identify respiratory diseases and initiate appropriate treatment, which can prevent serious complications. Some common indications for a lung examination are:<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap bold_tekst_wanneer_onderzoek\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-865542 fontheight-954288 font-weight-500 text-color-126399-color\" ><span><strong>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)<\/strong> - Persistent cough, mucus production and increasing shortness of breath may indicate COPD, a chronic lung disease that progressively worsens without treatment.<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>Asthma<\/strong> - Recurrent episodes of wheezing, tightness of breath or coughing, especially at night or on exertion, may indicate asthma.<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>Pneumonia<\/strong> - Sudden onset of fever, chills, cough with coloured mucus or chest pain on breathing may indicate a lung infection that requires further investigation.<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>Pulmonary embolism<\/strong> - Acute shortness of breath, sharp chest pain that worsens on inhalation, and increased heart rate may indicate pulmonary embolism, a potentially life-threatening condition.<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>Sleep apnoea<\/strong> - Loud snoring, breath stops during sleep and excessive daytime sleepiness can be symptoms of sleep apnoea, in which breathing temporarily stops during sleep.<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>Lung cancer<\/strong> - Persistent cough, coughing up blood, weight loss or chest pain can be alarm signals of lung cancer and require prompt evaluation.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-triple\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-center align_center column_parent col-lg-6 col-md-50 one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell single-block-padding\" ><div class=\"column-background background-element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-inner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/medical-doctor-scaled.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;background-size: cover;\" data-o_src=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/medical-doctor-scaled.jpg\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-bg-overlay style-color-227611-bg\" style=\"opacity: 0.28;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:75%;\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-double\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell single-block-padding style-color-191605-bg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:71%;\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap lineheight_tussentitel_consultatie_detail\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\"  id=\"mobiel_responsief3\"><h2 class=\"font-116211 custom fontheight-954288 font-weight-100 text-color-873549-color fontsize-144043-custom\" ><span>Timely detection prevents possible complications.<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\"  id=\"mobiel_responsief3\"><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-865542 font-weight-500 text-color-873549-color\" ><span>Recognising and treating breathing problems early can prevent serious consequences and preserve your quality of life. Do your symptoms persist or increase? Our lung specialist will help you with an appropriate treatment plan.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<span class=\"btn-container btn-inline animate_when_almost_visible alpha-anim\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/en\/contact-appointment\/\" class=\"custom-link btn btn-custom-typo font-962116 font-weight-500 text-uppercase no-letterspace border-width-0 button_transparant2 button_light_home margin_button_formule btn-color-873549 btn-square btn-icon-left\">Making an appointment<\/a><\/span><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-double\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-6\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-6\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-6\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container\" id=\"row-unique-7\"><div class=\"row triple-top-padding no-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-bottom pos-center align_center column_parent col-lg-12 no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap consultaties_new_titel_line_height tussentitel_consultaties_nieuw\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><h1 class=\"font-116211 fontsize-208892 fontheight-954288 font-weight-100 text-color-227611-color\" ><span>What can you expect during a consultation with the pneumologist?<\/span><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-half mobile-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-7\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-7\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-7\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row verloop_blok_padding row-container\" id=\"row-unique-8\"><div class=\"row unequal single-top-padding single-bottom-padding no-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-4 verloop_blokken_innerspace col-md-33 col-sm-100 no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding style-back_color-184030-bg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode-single-media  text-left\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-img-ratio tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><div class=\"dummy\" style=\"padding-top: 66.6%;\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-117596\" src=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DOKTERSHUISANTVERPIA-21-uai-700x466.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 width_verloop_blokken no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:79%;\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap consultaties_new_titel_line_height tussentitel_consultaties_nieuw\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><h2 class=\"font-116211 custom fontheight-954288 font-weight-100 text-color-126399-color fontsize-200195-custom\" ><span>1. Initial interview and anamnesis<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap consultaties_new_titel_line_height\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-642098 fontheight-954288 font-weight-500 text-color-126399-color\" ><span>A consultation with the pulmonologist begins with a comprehensive intake interview. The doctor asks specifically about your symptoms, such as coughing, shortness of breath or fatigue, and takes stock of your medical history, smoking habits, lifestyle and environmental factors. In this way, the doctor gets a complete picture of your lung health.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-4 verloop_blokken_innerspace col-md-33 col-sm-100 col-sm-clear no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding style-back_color-137523-bg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode-single-media  text-left\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-img-ratio tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><div class=\"dummy\" style=\"padding-top: 66.7%;\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-117597\" src=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DOKTERSHUISANTVERPIA-1-uai-1341x894.jpg\" width=\"1341\" height=\"894\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DOKTERSHUISANTVERPIA-1-uai-1341x894.jpg 1341w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DOKTERSHUISANTVERPIA-1-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DOKTERSHUISANTVERPIA-1-uai-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DOKTERSHUISANTVERPIA-1-uai-1032x688.jpg 1032w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1341px) 100vw, 1341px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 width_verloop_blokken no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:80%;\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap consultaties_new_titel_line_height tussentitel_consultaties_nieuw\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><h2 class=\"font-116211 custom fontheight-954288 font-weight-100 text-color-126399-color fontsize-578086-custom\" ><span>2. Investigate<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap consultaties_new_titel_line_height\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-642098 fontheight-954288 font-weight-500 text-color-126399-color\" ><span>Depending on your situation, the pulmonologist may recommend additional tests. This may include lung capacity tests, blood tests or imaging tests such as an X-ray or CT scan. These tests give a clear picture of how your lungs are functioning and support the detection of conditions such as asthma, COPD or sleep apnoea.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-4 verloop_blokken_innerspace col-md-33 col-sm-100 col-sm-clear no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding style-back_color-209401-bg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode-single-media  text-left\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-img-ratio tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><div class=\"dummy\" style=\"padding-top: 66.7%;\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-118788\" src=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/intake.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/intake.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/intake-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/intake-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/intake-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/intake-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/intake-uai-720x480.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 width_verloop_blokken no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:80%;\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap consultaties_new_titel_line_height tussentitel_consultaties_nieuw\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><h2 class=\"font-116211 custom fontheight-954288 font-weight-100 text-color-126399-color fontsize-196914-custom\" ><span>3. Explanatory note<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap consultaties_new_titel_line_height\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-642098 fontheight-954288 font-weight-500 text-color-126399-color\" ><span>After completing the examinations, the pulmonologist explains the findings and, if necessary, makes a diagnosis. A tailor-made treatment plan is then drawn up, for example with inhalation therapy, advice on allergies or further follow-up. Your file is updated afterwards in your eHealth or CoZo environment. In case of complex or unclear complaints, a referral to additional investigations or specialised care may take place.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-8\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-8\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container mobile-hidden\" id=\"row-unique-9\"><div class=\"row limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_center column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-single tablet-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-9\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-9\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-9\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container\" id=\"row-unique-10\"><div class=\"row-background background-element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-inner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/medical-tools-bw.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;background-attachment: scroll;background-size: cover;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-bg-overlay style-overlay_color-174032-bg\" style=\"opacity: 0.29;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"row limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-quad\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-quad mobile-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-quad tablet-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-single tablet-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-10\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-10\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-10\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row padding_formule_extra_info height_displace_blok_consultatie_detail row-container\" id=\"row-unique-11\"><div class=\"row unequal col-no-gutter single-top-padding no-bottom-padding single-h-padding full-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-6 extra_info_kolom1 col-md-50 col-sm-100 no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  vc_custom_1751807232809 border-color-227611-color single-block-padding style-color-110443-bg\" style=\"border-style: solid;border-right-width: 1px ;\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:85%;\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><h1 class=\"font-116211 fontsize-208892 font-weight-100 text-color-227611-color\" ><span>Professional care for lung problems<\/span><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-865542 font-weight-500 text-color-227611-color\" ><span>Are you experiencing shortness of breath, persistent cough, chest pain or dizziness? These symptoms may indicate a lung or respiratory condition and deserve professional attention.<\/p><\/span><span><p>At Medical Centre, our lung specialists are ready to thoroughly examine your symptoms. With targeted tests and careful evaluation, we aim to identify conditions such as asthma, COPD, lung infections or other respiratory problems early and treat them effectively. Your breathing is our priority, with safety and comfort always at the forefront.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-center align_center column_parent col-lg-6 col-md-50 col-sm-100 col-sm-clear half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell single-block-padding style-color-110443-bg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:80%;\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap dubbele_kolom_line_height_titel\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><p class=\"font-116211 fontsize-208892 fontheight-179065 font-weight-100 text-color-227611-color\" ><span>Book your appointment. 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