The Pulmonology Specialists Bermuda

The Pulmonology Specialists Bermuda The only Pulmonologist and Respiratory Physiologist team in Bermuda! Helping you breathe better! You may be then treated with inhalers or oral medication.

Here at TPS, our Respiratory Physiologist, Geri, provides patients with
Pulmonary Function Tests including Spirometry, Reversibility, gas transfer/Diffusion, Lung Volumes, Maximum Voluntary Ventilation, MIPs, MEPs, 6 minute walk tests, Exercise Challenge Tests and FeNO (Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide) tests. These are vital diagnostic tools in conjunction with Bronchoscopy, CT Thorax scans, Bloo

d Tests, Chest Xrays, etc which will help our Pulmonologist Dr Kim Foley with her diagnosis. You may need a PFT if you are short of breath, coughing, had Covid 19 or Pneumonia recently, a current smoker, ex smoker, or someone who was exposed to passive smoke or other damaging chemicals such as asbestos, fiberglass, silicon, coal dust, specific chemicals in an occupational setting. Repeat monitoring is required in many lung conditions such as Asthma and COPD, ILD, Sarcoidosis, etc.

26/03/2026

😮The MANOSPHERE sells masculinity as suppression😮...no vulnerability, no emotional processing. But what you bottle up doesn’t disappear. It converts. Chronic stress raises CORTISOL, and when it stays high, it drives INFLAMMATION-including in your lungs. At the same time, constant fight-or-flight can trigger BRONCHOCONSTRICTION, tightening your airways and making breathing shallow and restricted. So while the message is “tough it out,” the body is doing the opposite-constricting, inflaming, struggling to breathe under UNPROCESSED STRESS.
Real strength isn’t repression. It’s regulation.Breathe better. Live better.

Netflix Louis Theroux



18/03/2026

🌿🌊At The Pulmonology Specialists Bermuda, we believe protecting health also means protecting our environment. 🌿🌊

We’re proud to support Keep Bermuda Beautiful (KBB) and the Beyond Plastic Bermuda campaign as part of the BEST (Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce) KBB Champions of Change initiative.
Here are 2️⃣ ways we’re doing our part:
♻️ Recycling the Right Way – We follow Bermuda’s recycling guidelines by separating T.A.G. recyclables — Tin, Aluminium, and Glass to help reduce waste and support proper recycling across Bermuda.
💧 Reducing Single-Use Plastics – Instead of plastic water cups, we provide paper disposable cups and filtered drinking water using a ZeroWater filter, delivering 0 ppm clean water for patients who may be coughing or thirsty during a PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
Small changes can make a big difference for our island and our ocean. 💚

💨🏭Dearest Gentle Reader,The ballrooms of the Regency era dazzled with candlelight, sweeping gowns, and orchestras playin...
05/03/2026

💨🏭Dearest Gentle Reader,
The ballrooms of the Regency era dazzled with candlelight, sweeping gowns, and orchestras playing the latest fashionable airs. Yet beyond the glitter of the ton, life in those days carried challenges we rarely imagine today.💨🏭
The streets of London were often heavy with coal smoke from fireplaces and industry, leaving the air thick and difficult to breathe. Many suffered from persistent coughs, breathlessness, and lung illnesses that physicians of the time could scarcely treat.
This was an age before modern vaccines, before antibiotics, and long before inhalers existed to ease breathing. Illnesses such as “consumption” (what we now know as tuberculosis) and other respiratory diseases were frighteningly common, affecting people from crowded city workers to members of high society alike.

The passing of actor Eric Dane, age 53, most famous for starring in Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria, has brought renewed att...
04/03/2026

The passing of actor Eric Dane, age 53, most famous for starring in Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria, has brought renewed attention to the devastating progression of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

While ALS is often recognized for causing limb weakness, one of its most serious and life-threatening complications is respiratory failure. As the disease advances, it weakens the diaphragm and other muscles required for breathing. Over time, patients may experience…
-shortness of breath
-difficulty clearing secretions
-fatigue
-disrupted sleep and
-eventually an inability to breathe independently.

Here at The Pulmonology Specialists Bermuda, we closely monitor respiratory muscle function using specialized tests such as Maximal Inspiratory Pressures (MIPs) and Maximal Expiratory Pressures (MEPs).

These measurements allow us to assess respiratory muscle strength, detect early decline, and guide timely interventions such as noninvasive ventilation and airway clearance support leading to improved quality of life.

🔥In the Year of the Fire Horse, we celebrate energy and resilience…But inflammation in the lungs is a different kind of ...
25/02/2026

🔥In the Year of the Fire Horse, we celebrate energy and resilience…But inflammation in the lungs is a different kind of fire. It is one that narrows airways and limits airflow. When inflammation burns inside the airways, breathing becomes restricted.🔥
If you feel…
*tightness
*shortness of breath
*persistent cough
*wheeze
your lungs may be signaling inflammation. These could be signs of Asthma or COPD. You may even require treatment such as a corticosteroid inhaler.

Let’s extinguish the harmful fire and protect the power within your breath. This year, don’t let airway inflammation steal your fire. Let’s cool the flames and restore your breathing strength.

Have a breathing test (pulmonary function test) at The Pulmonology Specialists Bermuda!
Call us on 4412615864

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22/01/2026

📣 Last-minute PFT (Breathing Test) availability here at
The Pulmonology Specialists Bermuda!
You may need a PFT if you have:
• Ongoing cough or shortness of breath
• A history of smoking (either current or historic)
• Recurrent chest infections
• an existing lung condition such as Asthma, COPD, ILD, Sarcoidosis or Long COVID

📅 Appointments available…
next Wednesday & Thursday at 2pm

📄 Please ensure you have a referral from your GP or specialist doctor

📞 Message us or call 4412615864 today to book. Limited spots available!

15/01/2026

👩‍⚕️Currently, in Bermuda, HIP and FutureCare cover Spirometry only but not Full Pulmonary Function tests at
The Pulmonology Specialists Bermuda. This is problematic in the following ways.👩‍⚕️

😢Only spirometry leads to diagnostic gaps. We offer full PFTs which include Lung Volumes, DLCO, MVV and MIP MEPs.
😢Without these, there could be missed or delayed diagnoses (could miss Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Neuromuscular disorders)
😢Incomplete assessment of lung function could lead to misclassifying disease between obstructive and restrictive disease. Telling the difference between asthma and emphysema would be impossible without DLCO for example.
😢Patients may not attend for ongoing monitoring due to lack of coverage.
😢Poor health outcomes leading to bad symptom management, hospitalizations and complications.

18/12/2025

🥹Check out these positive patient testimonials we have received about Dr Foley from both patients and Bermuda locals!
Key phrases: put my mind at ease, realism, saved my life, angel, delightful person to talk to, kind, caring, awesome, personable, gem!🥹


We would love to hear more nice reviews please! Send them on to our email info@thepulmspecs.com
Or of course if you have any problems or suggestions, we will take those very seriously and make improvements in 2026.

🤧🤒Here at The Pulmonology Specialists Bermuda we want to let you know that there is still time to get the to protec...
18/12/2025

🤧🤒Here at The Pulmonology Specialists Bermuda we want to let you know that there is still time to get the to protect you and your family this season in 🤧🤒

Especially if you suffer from a / condition such as or .

Department of Health Bermuda

Credit to The Royal Gazette

🎄✨ HOLIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT TIME! ✨🎄We’re hanging up our stethoscopes and picking up the candy canes! 😄Our team at The Pulmo...
04/12/2025

🎄✨ HOLIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT TIME! ✨🎄

We’re hanging up our stethoscopes and picking up the candy canes! 😄
Our team at The Pulmonology Specialists Ltd. is getting ready for a festive break to rest, recharge, and maybe compete in some VERY serious cookie-decorating contests.

📅 Office Closes:
17 December 2025 @ 4:00 PM

🎉 Reopening:
Monday, 5 January 2026 @ 9:00 AM

🩺 For Our Medical Practitioners:
We’ll be taking a full break—no consultations, referrals, or collaborative medical services during this period.

🚨 Urgent Medical Needs?
Please visit your nearest Emergency Department or contact your General Practitioner.

📧 Email Note:
Our inbox will also be on holiday mode. All messages will be answered once we’re back on 5 January 2026.

From all of us here, we wish you a joyful, peaceful, and wonderfully healthy holiday season. ✨
See you in the New Year! 🎆
Warmest wishes,
The Pulmonology Specialists Ltd.

27/11/2025

🌟 Understanding CREST Syndrome🌟
Recent Case Study: Black female has CREST Syndrome which is a form of limited scleroderma, and while it affects many parts of the body, its impact on the lungs can be especially significant. Early awareness and monitoring are key.

🔍 What does CREST stand for?
• Calcinosis – calcium deposits in the skin
• Raynaud’s phenomenon – reduced blood flow to fingers and toes
• Esophageal dysfunction – digestive challenges
• Sclerodactyly – thickening/tightening of the skin
• Telangiectasia – widened blood vessels on the skin

Why pulmonary care matters:
Patients with CREST Syndrome may be at risk for:
Pulmonary hypertension
Interstitial lung disease
Breathing difficulties and reduced lung function.

At TPS, we’re committed to supporting early detection, advanced pulmonary diagnostics, and compassionate respiratory care.

💙 If you or a loved one is managing CREST Syndrome, regular pulmonary screening can make all the difference.

30/09/2025

Office Closure – Hurricane Imelda (Wed, Oct 1 & Thu, Oct 2)

Dear Patients,
Due to the projected path and intensification of Tropical Storm Imelda into a hurricane, and in accordance with Emergency Measures Organization guidance, The Pulmonology Specialists will be closed on Wednesday, October 1 and Thursday, October 2.

Our team will contact you to reschedule your appointment as soon as it is safe to reopen.(Infusion patients will be contacted directly by Home Health Care Ltd about rescheduling.)

⚠️ For patients who use oxygen at home: If you experience a power outage and cannot operate your concentrator, seek emergency assistance immediately (call 911 or go to the Emergency Department if safe to travel).

Please finalize your storm preparations and stay informed:
BWS - Bermuda Weather Service
Focus Counselling Services
The Government of Bermuda
Bernews.com
The Royal Gazette
Official WhatsApp Channel

Stay safe,
Dr. Kimberly Foley & The Pulmonology Specialists Team
📞 +1 (441) 261-5864 | ✉️ info@thepulmspecs.com

Address

Saltspring Complex, , 27 Point Finger Road, , Paget
Devonshire
DV04

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:30
Thursday 09:00 - 16:30

Website

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