Pulmonary Internal Medicine
Comprehensive care for your respiratory system, from managing chronic conditions like asthma and COPD to treating acute infections.
Breathe Easier with Integrated Care
Your respiratory health is closely linked to environmental factors, allergies, and your overall health. As internists, we provide a big-picture approach to lung care, ensuring all factors are considered in your treatment plan.
Thorough Diagnosis
Using physical exams, pulmonary function tests, and imaging to accurately identify respiratory issues.
Personalized Treatment
Creating tailored plans with inhalers, medications, and lifestyle advice to manage your condition.
Preventive Strategies
Focusing on smoking cessation, vaccinations, and trigger avoidance to protect your lung health.
Common Pulmonary Conditions We Address
Asthma
Long-term management to control symptoms and prevent attacks.
COPD
Care for chronic bronchitis and emphysema to improve quality of life.
Pneumonia & Bronchitis
Diagnosing and treating acute respiratory infections.
Sleep Apnea Evaluation
Initial screening and referral for sleep studies and treatment.
Pulmonary Health Questions
Asthma is a chronic disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, often starting in childhood and triggered by allergies or exercise. COPD is a progressive lung disease, typically caused by long-term smoking, that makes it hard to breathe. While they share symptoms, their causes and progression differ.
Internists diagnose respiratory infections through physical exams and sometimes chest X-rays. We prescribe appropriate treatments like antibiotics for bacterial pneumonia and manage symptoms. We also focus on prevention through vaccinations and by managing underlying conditions that increase risk.
You should see a doctor for a cough that lasts longer than three weeks, is severe, brings up blood, or is accompanied by fever, shortness of breath, or weight loss. A persistent cough can be a sign of many conditions, from post-nasal drip to more serious lung diseases.
Your Partner in Respiratory Health
For any breathing concerns or management of a chronic lung condition, schedule a consultation with our dedicated team.
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