Pulmonologist in Lisbon: spirometry, FeNO, DLCO, asthma and COPD treatment, chronic cough diagnosis, bronchoscopy and pleural procedures via partner clinic. No referral needed. With or without insurance. Book online.

Pulmonology at UMC — Lisbon

In-person consultations in Lisbon · online consultations · patients aged 18 and over · with or without health insurance

The UMC Pulmonology department in Lisbon covers the full range — from routine evaluation of cough and breathlessness to complex cases: interstitial lung disease, incidental findings on chest CT, and conditions requiring interventional diagnostics.

Lung Function Testing

A range of lung function tests is available at the appointment: spirometry (assessing airway patency), the DLCO diffusion test (assessing gas exchange), and exhaled nitric oxide measurement (FeNO) — a marker of allergic airway inflammation that's important for diagnosing and monitoring asthma.

Asthma and COPD — Management and Treatment

Diagnosis, selection, and adjustment of maintenance therapy for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), using lung function tests (spirometry, FeNO) to monitor treatment effectiveness.

Chronic Cough — Diagnosis

A cough that lasts for weeks or months calls for a systematic approach: assessing lung function and ruling out asthma, chronic bronchitis, post-infectious causes, reflux, and other conditions — with a tailored diagnostic and treatment plan.

Smoking Cessation Counselling

Smoking cessation consultations include an assessment of your current lung health and recommendations tailored to your respiratory function.

Common Reasons Patients See a Pulmonologist

• Shortness of breath — on exertion or at rest
• Chronic or productive cough
• Coughing up blood (haemoptysis)
• Chest pain, including pain related to pleural disease
• Allergic respiratory symptoms — asthma attacks, chronic nasal congestion
• Recurrent respiratory infections
• Reduced exercise tolerance
• Fatigue related to breathing problems
• Low oxygen levels, bluish skin discolouration
• Sleep-related breathing problems — snoring, daytime sleepiness, suspected sleep apnoea — initial assessment and referral for polysomnography when indicated
• Unexplained weight loss combined with respiratory symptoms
• Incidental findings on chest CT — nodules, masses, enlarged lymph nodes
• Occupational and environmental exposures — smoking, air pollution, dust, asbestos, mould, birds — common triggers for interstitial lung disease
• Chronic conditions — asthma, chronic respiratory failure, including patients on oxygen therapy or non-invasive ventilation
• Follow-up after pneumonia, tuberculosis, or COVID-19 — persistent respiratory symptoms
• Second opinions on pulmonology diagnoses and proposed treatment

What Happens During the Visit

• History taking and clinical examination — assessment of breathing, lung auscultation
• Lung function testing — spirometry, body plethysmography, DLCO, FeNO
• Arterial blood gas analysis — when assessment of respiratory failure is needed
• Diagnosis — based on examination, function tests, and medical history
• Further diagnostic workup — laboratory tests, chest CT, polysomnography when indicated
• Treatment selection and adjustment — asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease
• Referral for bronchoscopy/EBUS and pleural procedures — at a partner clinic, with the case managed at every stage
• Smoking cessation counselling
• Follow-up over time — repeat function tests, monitoring treatment effectiveness

Do I need a referral to see a pulmonologist?
No referral is needed — you can book directly. If you're using health insurance, a referral may be advisable, and our team can issue one so you can be reimbursed by your insurer.

What are body plethysmography and FeNO, and do I need to prepare for them?
Body plethysmography provides a more complete assessment of lung volumes than spirometry and is performed in a special booth. FeNO measures the level of nitric oxide in exhaled breath and helps assess allergic airway inflammation in asthma. Both tests are painless; it's best not to smoke or use inhalers immediately before the test unless your doctor advises otherwise — you'll receive precise instructions when you book.

Do you perform bronchoscopy and pleural procedures?
Yes — the UMC pulmonologist performs these procedures in the operating room of a partner clinic and manages your case from referral through to results and follow-up.

What if a CT scan found a nodule or enlarged lymph nodes?
This is a common reason for a visit. The UMC pulmonologist will review the imaging, explain the findings, and put together a plan for further investigation — including referral for EBUS or other tests if needed.

Do you perform sleep studies (polysomnography)?
The sleep study itself isn't performed in the clinic, but the doctor will carry out an initial assessment of your symptoms and refer you for polysomnography if indicated.

Can I have an online appointment?
Yes, the initial consultation and follow-up can be done online. Lung function tests and ultrasound require an in-person visit in Lisbon.

Do you see children?
Pulmonology consultations at UMC Lisbon are available for patients aged 18 and over.

How to Book an Appointment

UMC Pulmonology is available in Lisbon, as well as online. Appointments are available with or without health insurance.

You can book an appointment in any of the following ways:

• Through the online booking form on umc.clinic
• Via the website chat
• On WhatsApp
• Through the Telegram bot @umcl_bot
• By phone — we're always available and speak your language

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