Breathing problems become even more stressful at Cuenca’s altitude, especially for patients with asthma, COPD, recent infections, or unexplained shortness of breath. Our respiratory medicine service helps international patients evaluate lung symptoms quickly.
Our Approach
Our Approach
We coordinate the testing needed to distinguish urgent respiratory problems from chronic management issues, including spirometry, chest imaging, oxygen monitoring, and specialist review.
Conditions We Treat
Conditions We Treat
- Asthma attacks and monitoring
- COPD management
- Pneumonia and bronchitis
- Chronic cough
- Sleep apnea
- Altitude-related breathing difficulty
When to consult
A timely specialist visit can clarify the next step.
Patients usually request respiratory medicine coordination when symptoms persist, a prior diagnosis needs follow-up, or a treatment plan requires a licensed specialist review.
How First Care coordinates
We organize the pathway around the appointment.
Our team helps align records, preferred language, location, timing, diagnostics and follow-up so the medical professional has better context.
Patient preparation
What to prepare before your appointment
- Current symptoms and when they started
- Medications, allergies and prior conditions
- Recent lab results, imaging or prescriptions
- Preferred language, city and timing
FAQ
Can First Care Ecuador diagnose respiratory medicine conditions?
No. Diagnosis and treatment are provided by licensed medical professionals. First Care Ecuador coordinates access, communication and logistics.
Can you coordinate a second opinion?
Yes, when appropriate. Share the available records and our coordinator can help organize the right specialist pathway.
Is this for emergencies?
No. If symptoms are severe, rapidly worsening or life-threatening, contact local emergency services or go to the nearest emergency department.