Pulmonology

Pulmonology is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases affecting the lungs and respiratory tract. Pulmonologists provide diagnostic testing and treatment plans for lung-related problems. They can work closely with your other healthcare providers as needed to help provide care for difficulty breathing due to a variety of conditions.

Services / Conditions Treated

A few of the common conditions treated include:

• Asthma

• Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD)

• Emphysema

• Lung cancer

• Interstitial lung disease

• Tuberculosis (TB)

• Pulmonary hypertension

• Cystic fibrosis

• Severe allergies causing shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

• Chronic cough

• Pneumonia

• Lung abscesses

• Work-related lung disease

Treatments / Tests Performed

A few of the treatments or tests we provide include:

• Spirometry (a test to see how well your lungs work and how much air you can inhale and exhale)

• Bronchoscopy

• Pulmonary function testing

• Arterial blood gas testing

• Lung biopsies

• Tracheostomy care

Our Providers

Our pulmonologists can help identify and treat different types of lung-related problems. They treat many different types of respiratory diseases, including COPD, emphysema, and asthma. Since many respiratory disorders can be related to other diseases, such as heart disease or autoimmune diseases, our providers work together as a team to provide a wide variety of treatments for your healthcare needs.

CLINICS & FACILITIES

Pulmonology in Albuquerque on Harper Dr Pulmonology Lab in Albuquerque on Harper Dr Pulmonology in Clovis at Plains Regional Medical Center Pulmonology at Presbyterian Española Hospital Pulmonology at Santa Fe Medical Center

Related Services / Programs

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