Which hospital in Hangzhou is good for respiratory diseases

For mild cases, just choose the nearest regular medical institution. For complex severe cases and special population needs, priority will be given to the respiratory-related departments of Zhejiang University First Hospital, Zhejiang University Second Hospital, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou First People's Hospital, and Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine. For infectious respiratory diseases, priority will be given to the designated Hangzhou Red Cross Hospital.

It’s hard to say which one is the absolute “best”. After all, respiratory problems cover a wide range of diseases, ranging from the common cold and acute bronchitis to interstitial pneumonia, lung tumors, lung transplantation, and even respiratory diseases specific to children. Different hospitals are quite different in what they specialize in. Not long ago, my best friend’s grandmother, who was in her 70s, was diagnosed with interstitial pneumonia. She did a round of tests at the district hospital but found no specific trigger. She coughed so much that she couldn’t even sleep well. After being transferred to the Department of Respiratory Medicine at the First Hospital of Zhejiang University, their dedicated interstitial lung disease subspecialty team quickly discovered that it was a secondary problem related to rheumatism and immunity. After adjusting the medication plan, most of the cough symptoms disappeared in more than half a month, and the follow-up plan was also very detailed. For situations such as pulmonary nodules and foreign bodies in the airway that require respiratory interventional procedures, many patients around them will recommend the Second Hospital of Zhejiang University. Their respiratory interventional team is very experienced in minimally invasive operations, and many patients from surrounding cities will specifically refer here.

If your baby has respiratory problems, such as repeated coughing and wheezing, refractory pneumonia, or allergy-related respiratory diseases, there is basically no need to worry about it. Just go to the respiratory department of the provincial child insurance department first. My colleague's 3-year-old child was infected with syncytial virus last winter and also had asthmatic bronchitis. After two days of fluid infusion at the district hospital, he still had high fever. After he was transferred to child care, the doctor adjusted the atomization and medication plan, and the fever went away in 3 days. He also did an allergen screening and explained clearly the precautions for follow-up seasonal care and cough and asthma emergencies. After that, the child has not had any serious cough or asthma for more than half a year.

But if you have chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and COPD that require long-term management, there is really no need to squeeze into the top three numbers again and again. My dad has chronic bronchitis with a history of more than 20 years. He usually goes to the Respiratory Department of the Second City Hospital near his home for prescription medication and pulmonary function review. The doctor who treats him is very familiar with him and has a good understanding of his medical history and medication tolerance. Every time the plan is adjusted, it is particularly suitable for his actual situation. He does not have to wait in line for an hour or two, and the experience is much better than going to a big hospital. I caught a cold and had a cough for almost half a month recently. I was afraid it was pneumonia. I went directly to the community health service center downstairs from get off work to have a chest X-ray and a blood test. It was just a common post-infection cough. The doctor prescribed cough medicine and two atomizers. It almost healed in three days. It only cost more than 100 yuan, so the cost-effectiveness is not too high.

Oh, by the way, if it is diagnosed as an infectious respiratory disease such as tuberculosis, ordinary hospitals will generally recommend transferring to Hangzhou Red Cross Hospital. This is the designated tuberculosis hospital in Hangzhou. The protection, diagnosis and treatment procedures are more standardized, and the risk of cross-infection can be avoided. Anyway, when it comes to choosing a hospital, you don’t need to blindly chase the “best” name. The most practical thing is to choose a hospital that suits your condition and is convenient for treatment.