Pneumography is a method of non-invasive monitoring of chest movements during breathing, which allows for a more comprehensive analysis of respiratory system activity and the identification of a number of diseases (pleurisy, emphysema, and other pathological conditions).
Specialists at the Top Ichilov clinic use only modern measuring equipment for pneumography, based on the principle of electrical impedance. Therefore, the data on the frequency and depth of breathing obtained in our clinic is highly accurate and represents valuable diagnostic material.
Methods of Conducting Pneumography at the Top Ichilov Center
The pneumography procedure in Israel is conducted using a special device – a pneumograph, which is sometimes also referred to as a pneumonograph or spirometer. During this study, the intensity and frequency of chest movements during breathing are examined.
There are many design variations of the pneumograph, each based on different principles. In the simplest case, the pneumograph readings can be taken through an elastic rubber container pressed against the chest. In other cases, the study may be based on the principle of electrical impedance, where the frequency and intensity data of chest movements are recorded using high-frequency currents (tens and hundreds of kilohertz). The data obtained during pneumography is recorded on paper tape or stored in a computer's memory. They represent a graph of the duration of inhalations and exhalations, as well as the pauses between them.
Impedance Pneumography as a modern method for studying the condition of the respiratory system is most commonly used in Israeli clinics. The principle on which this type of pneumography is based relies on measuring the difference in electrical resistance of the chest depending on the volume of air in the lungs. During this study, electrodes (usually two or four) are placed on the patient's chest, through which high-frequency impulses are sent into the patient's tissues. The potential difference between the generating and receiving electrodes is recorded, and based on this data, a pneumogram is created, allowing the physician to draw conclusions about the frequency of breathing, depth of breathing, the presence of anomalies in the phases of inhalation and exhalation, and other characteristics.
The procedure of electrical impedance pneumography conducted at the Top Ichilov clinic allows our specialists to diagnose respiratory system diseases, non-invasively monitor breathing frequency, volume, and intensity, detect the presence of fluid in the lungs, and identify heart function issues. Depending on the diagnostic goals, the study can be conducted both at rest and under stress. The procedure takes about 20-30 minutes, requires no special preparation from the patient, and is completely safe.
Impedance pneumography allows for non-invasive monitoring of the patient's free breathing (without the need to attach devices that restrict chest movement), but it has one drawback – the inability to directly measure lung ventilation volume. The main reason for this drawback is the individual nature of the relationship between the dynamics of chest impedance and the volume of air in the lungs for each patient.
Our clinic's specialists successfully address this drawback by using hardware and software that allows for preliminary calibration of the pneumograph. Therefore, the results of pneumography conducted within the walls of Top Ichilov are characterized by increased accuracy.
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Pneumography in Israel: Reviews and Price
The pneumography procedure conducted in Israel is significantly more cost-effective than the same procedure performed in clinics in the European Union or the United States. The cost of pneumography in Israel is 30-45% lower. At the same time, the low price does not affect the accuracy of the diagnostic results, which is why our clinic has been attracting patients from different countries for many years who wish to undergo respiratory system examinations.
Pneumography in Israel has only positive reviews. Thousands of patients have undergone examinations in the pulmonology department of our medical center. Each of them received a complete picture of the state of their respiratory system and, in case of disease detection, was able to undergo an effective treatment course.
Advantages of Undergoing Pneumography at Top Ichilov
- The cost of pneumography in Israel is one of the most affordable among countries with highly developed healthcare.
- The pneumography procedure performed in Israel provides accurate and reliable results.
- Our clinic employs experienced specialists who make accurate conclusions about the presence or absence of respiratory system pathologies based on pneumography data.
- In case of detecting breathing disorders related to various diseases, at the Top Ichilov clinic, you can immediately receive an individual treatment program.
- We care about our patients. Our international department staff and personal translator-curators are at your service. Additionally, our patients benefit from free transfers from the airport to the clinic, and upon completion of diagnostics, receive all results translated into Russian.