Department Overview

Our department is dedicated to providing comprehensive, expert diagnosis and treatment of thoracic diseases, guarding the respiratory health of the the community. Our team is comprised of experienced specialists who work in concert with advanced diagnostic equipment and interdisciplinary partners, offering seamless care across outpatient, inpatient, diagnostic, and long-term management settings.

Services Offered

1. Respiratory Disease Diagnosis & Management
We manage a broad spectrum of common and complex respiratory conditions, including:

• Asthma and related allergic respiratory diseases

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

• Interstitial lung diseases (e.g. idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and other subtypes)

• Occupational lung diseases (e.g. silicosis, asbestosis)

• Pulmonary infections

• Tuberculosis

• Non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease

2. Comprehensive Pulmonary Function Testing
Our advanced pulmonary function laboratory offers:

• Spirometry

• Body plethysmography

• Impulse oscillometry

• Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) testing — useful for assessing airway inflammation, especially helpful in asthma diagnosis and monitoring

3. Sleep Medicine Evaluation and Treatment
We provide full polysomnography (overnight sleep studies) to diagnose conditions such as:

• Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

• Periodic limb movement disorder

• Nocturnal hypoxemia

We also offer consultation and follow-up care for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy.

4. Bronchoscopy & Thoracic Ultrasonography
We perform advanced bronchoscopy procedures including lung lesion biopsies and bronchoalveolar lavage.
Thoracic ultrasound is used for evaluating pleural effusions, pleural disease, and ultrasound-guided biopsy or drainage—enhancing diagnostic precision and safety.

Special Features & Extended Services

1. High-Altitude & Diving Medicine Consultation (Self-Pay Clinic)
Given Taiwan’s unique topography and active outdoor culture, we provide medical evaluations and advice related to high-altitude illness and diving medicine. This includes assessments for hyperbaric oxygen therapy or operations in pressure-variable environments, and managing decompression sickness or altitude hypoxia issues.

2. RCW (Respiratory Care Ward) Consultation & Transition Services (Self-Pay Clinic)
We operate a Respiratory Care Ward (RCW) for patients requiring long-term ventilator assistance. Before transfer, our team offers detailed pre-admission consultation to families on disease prognosis and care goals. After admission, the pulmonology team integrates rehabilitation, traditional medicine, nutrition, and other specialties to deliver continuous, patient‑centered care.

Our Mission

The Pulmonology Department at TVGH Hsinchu upholds the philosophy of “holistic care with intelligent medicine.” By integrating advanced technology with clinical expertise, we strive to allow each patient to breathe freely and live confidently. We look beyond disease to address the needs of patients and their families. Anyone with respiratory or sleep‑related concerns is warmly welcome to consult our medical team.

Facilities & Equipment

• Pulmonary Function Laboratory

• Respiratory Care Ward (RCW)

• Sleep Study Center

Additional Information

Clinic Schedules & Hospital Updates:
Taipei Veterans General Hospital Hsinchu Branch Facebook Page

Internal Medicine & Health Education Updates:
TVGH Hsinchu Internal Medicine Health Education Center

COPD Education:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AcnXrfiGN/

Asthma Education:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18gA9xhmcQ/

Scleroderma with ILD Education:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ADsuQCwd6/

Contact Information

Appointment Scheduling & General Inquiries:
Tel: (03) 596‑2134 ext. 440

Pulmonology Department Line:
Tel: (03) 596‑2134 ext. 440

Asthma Education Office:
Tel: (03) 596‑2134 ext. 354

Media Coverage

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