# Pulmonary diseases Keywords: - [pulmonary diseases](< /en/search?q=pulmonary diseases >) - [pulmonary surgery](< /en/search?q=pulmonary surgery >) - [organ transplantation](< /en/search?q=organ transplantation >) - ... Show all keywords - [sleep apnea](< /en/search?q=sleep apnea >) - [extensive sleep study (PSG)](< /en/search?q=extensive sleep study (PSG) >) - [asthma](< /en/search?q=asthma >) - [cancer](< /en/search?q=cancer >) - [lung transplantation](< /en/search?q=lung transplantation >) - [chronic obstructive pulmonary disease](< /en/search?q=chronic obstructive pulmonary disease >) - [Heart and Lung Center](< /en/search?q=Heart and Lung Center >) We are responsible for the demanding special-level examination and treatment of pulmonary diseases as well as for the demanding special-level sleep study activities. For example, lung transplantation and the treatment of pulmonary hypertension in Finland has been centralized at HUS.  We treat and examine asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sleep apnea, and other sleep-disordered breathing conditions, inflammatory lung diseases, lung cancers, diseases of the lung tissue and pleura, and acute or long-term respiratory insufficiency. We treat pulmonary diseases at the Meilahti, Jorvi, Peijas and Raseborg hospitals, as well as in the Sleep Research Outpatient Clinic at the Skin and Allergy Hospital. The other specialist medical care units in pulmonary diseases in HUS are located in the Hyvinkää, Lohja, and Porvoo hospitals. Our patients come primarily from the Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Kauniainen, Kerava and Kirkkonummi areas, and Raseborg Hospital's patients come from the Raseborg area. Our patients arrive for examinations due to various pulmonary or respiratory symptoms (such as prolonged cough, shortness of breath, and hemoptysis) or in order to obtain more detailed information on findings on chest X-rays. Assessing the need for respiratory aid treatments and the initiation and follow-up of treatments are also part of our activities. For examination and treatment at our unit, you need a physician's referral. ## The most common examination and treatment procedures Based on symptoms and underlying diseases, we conduct the required examinations. Basic studies include X-ray examinations. In addition to the chest X-ray (thorax), we can also take images of the lesion in the lungs using CT scans or ultrasound. If necessary, we can also take samples under either CT or ultrasound guidance. We will conduct pulmonary function tests to analyze pulmonary function. Likelihood to recommend (NPS) ## Heart and Lung Center Feedback (pcs) 6895 Situation 2.5.2026 -100 89 100 i What is NPS? ## Units related to the service ### [ Pulmonary Diseases Outpatient Clinic, Meilahti Triangle Hospital ](/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/meilahti-triangle-hospital/pulmonary-diseases-outpatient-clinic) Our Pulmonary Diseases Outpatient Clinic at the Meilahti Triangle Hospital accepts patients on referral and by appointment. ### [ Pulmonary Outpatient Clinic, Lohja Hospital ](/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/lohja-hospital/pulmonary-outpatient-clinic-lohja-hospital) The Pulmonary Outpatient Clinic at Lohja Hospital is an appointment clinic and we examine and treat patients suffering from pulmonary diseases.  ### [ Internal Medicine, Infectious and Pulmonary Diseases Ward H5, Hyvinkää Hospital ](/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/hyvinkaa-hospital/internal-medicine-infectious-and-pulmonary) On the Hyvinkää Hospital's Internal Medicine, Infectious and Pulmonary Diseases Ward, we treat patients in internal medicine, and in infectious and… ### [ Pulmonary Outpatient Clinic, Hyvinkää Hospital ](/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/hyvinkaa-hospital/pulmonary-outpatient-clinic-hyvinkaa-hospital) At the Pulmonary Outpatient Clinic at Hyvinkää Hospital, we treat, for example, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung tissue diseases, sleep… - [Show more](?page=1 "Load more items") ## Further information on this topic ### [ Heart and Lung Center ](/en/about-us/departments/heart-and-lung-center) We offer specialist medical care in the fields of cardiology, cardiac surgery, pulmonary diseases, and general thoracic and esophageal surgery.  ### [ Lung, mediastinum and esophagus surgery ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/lung-mediastinum-and-esophagus-surgery)  ### [ Comprehensive Cancer Center ](/en/about-us/departments/comprehensive-cancer-center) We are responsible for radiation therapy as well as for the drug therapy for cancer and treatment of hematological diseases in patients over the age of 16…  ### [ Sleep disorders ](/en/professionals/services-and-instructions-professionals/sleep-disorders) Professionals Updated: 01.09.2025 Print this page