Remote assessment
We review your records and arrange a second opinion from a specialist professor.
Pulmonology
Lungs, bronchi and pleura: from asthma and COPD to sleep apnoea, with diagnostics, conservative treatment and a recovery programme.
About the specialty
Breathing as a measure of health
Pulmonology is concerned with the lungs, bronchi, pleura and mediastinum. Its remit also includes supporting respiratory function, from selecting treatment to mechanical ventilation.
Our partner clinic has a specialised pulmonology department for conservative treatment of the respiratory system with modern medication and methods for restoring respiratory function.
A dedicated rehabilitation department provides recovery therapy after medical or surgical treatment, with a gradual return to physical activity.
- Scope
- COPD · asthma · sleep apnoea · lung infections · rehabilitation
- First step
- Remote second opinion based on your records — before you travel
- Clinics
- Privatklinik Bethanien, Zurich · Centre Médical Eaux-Vives, Geneva
- After treatment
- Pulmonary rehabilitation and monitoring of respiratory function
- With CorSwiss
- Arrangements, interpreter and personal support at every stage
Why guests come to us
Typical concerns
COPD
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Asthma
Selecting medication and controlling flare-ups of bronchial asthma.
Respiratory failure
Assessment and treatment of respiratory failure, including ventilatory support.
Pneumonia and abscess
Treatment of pneumonia, lung abscess and other infections.
Sleep apnoea
Assessment of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome and selection of treatment.
Lung oncology
Tumours of the lung and mediastinum: diagnosis and referral to a thoracic surgeon.
Process
How treatment works
Programme
We select the clinic and doctor and agree the cost estimate and timing.
Treatment
Diagnostics and treatment. An interpreter and an assistant are with you at every appointment.
Recovery
Recovery, with remote follow-up of your results once you are home.
Doctors in this specialty
The specialists we work with
Clinics for this specialty
Where we arrange treatment
Privatklinik Bethanien
Mayo Clinic Care Network
A flagship of Swiss private medicine and our key partner for treatment and check-ups since 2011. Part of Swiss Medical Network and the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
Clinique de Genolier
Flagship of Swiss Medical Network · Mayo Clinic Care Network
One of the flagships of Swiss medicine on the shores of Lake Geneva — 230 physicians, renowned centres for oncology, neurosurgery and cardiology, and a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
How much does treatment in Switzerland cost?
The cost depends on the diagnosis, the scope of examinations and the programme chosen. We obtain a cost estimate from the clinic and share it with you before treatment begins, with a clear breakdown of what it includes.
Can I get a professor’s opinion without travelling to Switzerland?
Yes. We arrange a remote review of your records and a second opinion from a specialist professor before any travel is planned.
How long does it take to arrange the trip?
Usually 5–10 working days, depending on urgency and whether a visa is required.
Do I need to speak German, French or English?
A medical interpreter accompanies you to every appointment and remains available throughout your stay in Switzerland, so you can communicate in your own language.
Why go through CorSwiss rather than directly to a clinic?
We are your independent representative and an end-to-end Swiss medical concierge. We select the best specialist for your case from across Switzerland, arrange a second opinion and agree a transparent cost estimate before treatment begins. Everything else is handled by one team: medical visa, flights and transfers, accommodation (including for those travelling with you), a personal medical interpreter at every appointment and a 24/7 assistant for any practical matter. Your personal medical manager looks after your case from the first enquiry until you are home, and stays in touch afterwards: we follow up your results remotely and coordinate ongoing care.
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Pulmonology in Switzerland: lungs, bronchi and breathing
Asthma, COPD, sleep apnoea or a persistent lung infection: CorSwiss arranges diagnosis and treatment of respiratory conditions at leading Swiss clinics. Pulmonology is concerned with the lungs, bronchi, pleura and mediastinum, and with supporting respiratory function, from selecting treatment to recovery and, where needed, mechanical ventilation.
Why patients choose Switzerland for lung treatment
- A specialised department: conservative treatment of the respiratory system with modern medication and methods.
- Precise diagnostics: lung function tests, imaging and sleep studies for an accurate diagnosis.
- Pulmonary rehabilitation: a dedicated department for restoring respiratory function after treatment.
- Second opinion before you travel: a specialist professor reviews your records remotely.
- End-to-end support: arrangements, interpreter and coordinator at every stage.
What we help treat
- COPD: diagnosis and conservative treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Asthma: selecting medication and controlling flare-ups of bronchial asthma.
- Respiratory failure: assessment and treatment, including breathing support.
- Pneumonia and abscess: treatment of pneumonia, lung abscess and other respiratory infections.
- Sleep apnoea: assessment of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome and selection of treatment.
- Lung oncology: tumours of the lung and mediastinum, with diagnosis and referral to the specialist team.
Our partners: pulmonology clinics in Switzerland
We work with Privatklinik Bethanien in Zurich and Centre Médical Eaux-Vives in Geneva, centres with strong pulmonology and rehabilitation departments.
Respiratory diagnostics and rehabilitation
Our partner clinic has a specialised pulmonology department offering conservative treatment of the respiratory system with modern medication, and functional diagnostics including lung function tests, imaging and sleep studies. A dedicated rehabilitation department provides recovery therapy after medical or surgical treatment, with a gradual, supervised return to physical activity.
How we arrange treatment
- Remote assessment: we review your records and arrange a second opinion from a specialist professor.
- Programme: we select the clinic and doctor and agree the cost estimate and timing.
- Treatment: diagnostics and therapy, with an interpreter and an assistant at every appointment.
- Recovery: pulmonary rehabilitation and monitoring of respiratory function after you return home.
Consultation
Discuss your case with a pulmonologist
A confidential conversation with a coordinating physician: we review your records, propose a professor and calculate the cost.