Pulmonary/Critical Care

Pulmonary/critical care specialists diagnose and treat serious and complex medical challenges faced by people with conditions that affect the lungs and breathing. Our medical professionals use the latest technology as well as their own skill and experience for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care. Many patients are critically ill with diseases involving multiple organs. So care often involves coordination with specialists from other disciplines.
 

Conditions Treated and Services Provided

The conditions treated and services provided include but are not limited to the following:

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Asthma
• Chronic lung infections
• Respiratory failure
• Lung cancer
• Intensive care consultation
• Bronchoscopy and endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)
• Ultrasound thoracentesis
• Pulmonary function studies
• Methacholine challenge
• Overnight pulse oximetry
• Smoking cessation