PORPODIS I. KONSTANTINOS
Associate Professor in Pulmonology,
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Mitropoleos 43
546 23 , Thessaloniki
Greece
2310237207
6944728818
kporpodis@yahoo.gr
by appointment only
ΠΝΕΥΜΟΝΟΛΟΓΟΣ – ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗ
PORPODIS I. KONSTANTINOS
Professor Konstantinos I. Porpodis, has great experience and expertise in dealing with diseases related to pulmonology, providing his high-level services to numerous patients.
In his office in Thessaloniki, which is equipped with the latest medical equipment, he undertakes the conduct of special examinations for the diagnosis and monitoring of all types of pulmonary diseases.
The pulmonologist treats allergies, performing allergy testing with skin tests and recommending effective treatments, while also performing a complete spirometric test.
At the same time, at his office in Thessaloniki, there is also a smoking cessation clinic, for all those who wish to quit this bad habit.
Among other things, you can visit Professor Konstantinos I. Porpodis, for the control of sleep disorders, to deal with bronchial asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) following the doctor's modern methods.
services and procedures
Pulmonary function testing includes a wide range of tests that measure how well the lungs inhale and exhale air and how efficiently they carry oxygen to the blood.
The 3 main pulmonary function tests are spirometry, lung volume measurement, and diffusion capacity testing. Each of these tests provides different information about lung health and function and helps diagnose and monitor respiratory conditions.
Spirometry
Lung volume measurement (plethysmography)
Diffusion capacity test (DLCO)
Cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET)
VO2 max test2
Anaerobic threshold test
Oximetry studies
6min test,
6-minute walking test
Nocturnal oximetry
Arterial blood gas with co-oximetry
Bronchial challenge test
Allergy tests
Out-of-office services and procedures
The following services and procedures are performed outside the office to help diagnose and/or treat lung conditions:
Positron emission tomography (PET)
X-ray
Computed tomography (CT)
Fiber optic bronchoscopy
Transbronchial needle and forceps – biopsy
Bronchial dilatation and stenting