The Pulmonology, Respiratory Care and sleep medicine Department at Mediclinic Al Ain Hospital provides comprehensive care for adults and adolescents with a wide range of respiratory and sleep-related disorders. Led by experienced, tier one, British trained, Respiratory consultant, our department combines advanced diagnostic technology with evidence-based treatment to deliver personalised care that helps patients breathe better and enjoy a better quality of life.
Whether you are experiencing persistent cough, shortness of breath, asthma, chronic lung disease or sleep-related breathing problems, our multidisciplinary team offers expert evaluation, accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment plans designed to meet your individual needs.
Conditions We Treat
Our specialists diagnose and manage a broad spectrum of respiratory diseases, including:
- Bronchial asthma, including severe and difficult-to-control asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema
- Acute and recurrent respiratory infections
- Community-acquired and hospital-acquired pneumonia
- Interstitial lung diseases and pulmonary fibrosis
- Occupational and environmental lung diseases
- Sleep apnoea and other sleep-related breathing disorders
- Chronic cough and unexplained breathlessness
- Pleural diseases, including pleural effusions and pneumothorax
- Lung nodules and suspected lung cancer
- Respiratory allergies and allergic airway diseases
We work closely with other medical and surgical specialties to provide coordinated care for patients with complex respiratory conditions.
Advanced Diagnostic Services
Early and accurate diagnosis is essential for effective treatment. Our department offers a comprehensive range of modern diagnostic investigations to evaluate lung function, identify respiratory diseases and monitor treatment response.
Our diagnostic services include:
- Chest X-ray
- High-resolution CT scan of the chest
- CT pulmonary angiogram
- Comprehensive Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)
- CT chest with and withoutcontrast
- Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) to evaluate exercise capacity and oxygen requirements
- Cardiorespiratory Polysomnography (Sleep Study)
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) titration studies
These investigations enable precise diagnosis and support personalised treatment strategies for each patient.
Bronchoscopy and Interventional Pulmonology
Our department offers a range of minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed using modern equipment and internationally recognised clinical standards.
These include:
- Flexible video bronchoscopy
- Airway examination and bronchoalveolar lavage
- Tube thoracostomy for pleural effusion and pneumothorax
- Diagnostic and therapeutic thoracentesis
- Ultrasound-guided thoracentesis and chest tube insertion
- Pleural biopsy
- Respiratory allergy testing
Bronchoscopy plays an important role in diagnosing lung infections, inflammatory lung diseases, unexplained lung abnormalities and suspected lung cancer, while also providing therapeutic interventions when required.
Specialised Clinics
Asthma Clinic
Our dedicated Asthma Clinic provides comprehensive assessment, treatment optimisation, patient education and long-term follow-up. We focus on improving symptom control, reducing exacerbations and helping patients maintain an active lifestyle.
Sleep Laboratory
Our fully equipped Sleep Laboratory offers comprehensive overnight cardiorespiratory polysomnography for the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea and other sleep-related breathing disorders. CPAP titration studies are performed to ensure optimal treatment and improved sleep quality.
Our Specialist
The Pulmonology and Respiratory Care Department is led by Dr. Muhammad Arif, Consultant Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine and Head of Department at Mediclinic Al Ain and Al Jowhara hospitals.
Dr. Arif is a British-trained Consultant in Respiratory Medicine. He has extensive expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex respiratory diseases, interventional bronchoscopy, pulmonary function testing and sleep medicine. He is also Assistant Professor of Medicine at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, reflecting his commitment to academic excellence, clinical research and the education of future physicians.
His clinical interests include asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary infections, pleural diseases, bronchoscopy and sleep-disordered breathing.
At Mediclinic Al Ain Hospital, we are committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based respiratory care using advanced diagnostic technologies, modern treatment options and a patient-centred approach to help every patient achieve the best possible lung health.
