Interstitial Lung Diseases (Clinic)
The "Agios Loukas" Clinic has one of the most advanced Interstitial Lung Disease Clinics in Greece. It consists of experienced and scientifically trained staff, headed by the lung specialist Georgios Margaritopoulos. What distinguishes the team of the clinic is the high level of service and the sense of responsibility for the patient. The extensive clinical and academic experience ensures the best possible treatment of the patient. Services are provided in the most modern facilities, with state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic tools. The approach to the patient is holistic and individualized, according to the patient's needs and wishes.
Early and decisive treatment of patients with Interstitial Lung Disease is crucial. The earlier they are treated, the better the results. For this reason, the "St. Luke's" Clinic has decided to open this specialized clinic, for faster and more effective treatment of Interstitial Lung Diseases.
There are more than 300 different diseases, which are classified as interstitial lung diseases. The most common ones are:
The Clinic performs all the necessary tests for the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with Interstitial Lung Diseases. The diagnosis of the disease is carried out by:
The tests will give our medical team as complete a picture of the disease as possible and will lead to the best possible treatment.
Treatment of interstitial lung diseases depends on the underlying cause. It is based on anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory (e.g. steroids) and anti-scar drugs (anti-fibrotic drugs). As the disease progresses, oxygen and lung function restoration programmes may be required. Despite treatment, some forms of interstitial lung disease progressively worsen and require a lung transplant.
George Margaritopoulos is a Reader in Interstitial Lung Diseases at the University Pulmonary Clinic "G. Papanikolaou", as well as at the Aristotle University. He is an Honorary Lecturer at Imperial College Medical School, London, UK. He has also worked as a Consultant at the largest reference centre for Intermediate Diseases in Europe (Royal Brompton Hospital, London, UK), as well as at the Interstitial Lung Diseases Unit at Manchester University Hospital. For 3 years he worked as Director of the Interstitial Lung Diseases Unit at London North West University Hospital.
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