COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a common respiratory condition, silent for a long time, most often linked to smoking. At the CIRCAE centre in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert (Brussels), a pulmonologist provides spirometry screening, diagnosis and follow-up of COPD.
Diagnose chronic respiratory disorders
Assess overall lung function
Measure bronchial inflammation and allergic risk
Offer personalised, adaptive care
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term respiratory condition marked by a permanent, progressive obstruction of the airways. Inflammation of the bronchi and destruction of lung tissue (emphysema) gradually reduce breathing capacity. The main cause is smoking, although prolonged exposure to dust or fumes can also play a part.
COPD progresses quietly for a long time: breathlessness is often blamed on age or being out of shape, and the diagnosis comes late. Yet early screening by spirometry and stopping smoking can markedly slow its progression and preserve quality of life.
Three key levers for people at risk, particularly smokers and ex-smokers.
A simple, quick test measures your breathing (FEV1, Tiffeneau ratio) and confirms or rules out airway obstruction, even before clear symptoms appear.
Confirmation of the diagnosis, assessment of severity and screening for complications, to tailor treatment to your situation.
Smoking cessation, inhaled treatments, vaccination and exercise-based respiratory rehabilitation to regain independence.
Diagnosing and following up COPD relies on a pulmonology consultation and pulmonary function tests carried out on site.
An in-depth clinical assessment and referral to the most relevant examinations.
Analysis of overnight oximetry using the connected Oxyring. Assessment of the cardiovascular risk associated with apnoea.
Essential tests for the diagnosis, severity assessment and follow-up of respiratory diseases.
A non-invasive marker of eosinophilic bronchial inflammation. A quick, painless examination.
Detects exercise-induced asthma, exercise hypoxaemia or unexplained dyspnoea.
Identification of allergic sensitisation to the main respiratory and food allergens.
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Our specialties
Sleep centre · Sleep apnoea · Insomnia & CBT-I · Pulmonologist Brussels · Allergist Brussels · Respiratory physio · COPD · Sports physician · Dietitian · Neuropsychologist · Asthma · Snoring · VO2max · Excess weight
