Pulmonology

A subspecialty of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the lungs and respiratory tract.

New specialty starting July 1, 2020

 

NOMS pulmonologists treat a wide range of conditions including:

LUNG DISEASES/CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE AIRWAYS:

  • Asthma
  • Allergies associated with Asthma
  • Bronchitis
  • Bronchiectasis
  • COPD
  • Emphysema
  • Chronic cough
  • Sinusitis

 

LUNG DISEASES/CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE AIR SACS

  • Pneumonia
  • TB
  • Pulmonary Edema
  • Lung Cancer
  • Mesothelioma
  • Pneumoconiosis (ex. Black lung disease)
  • Asbestosis / Silicosis

 

OTHER LUNG DISEASES/CONDITIONS / MISCELLANEOUS

  • Sarcoidosis
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • Respiratory Failure
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Cor Pulmonale
  • Pleural Effusion
  • Pneumothorax
  • Neuromuscular diseases r/t Chronic Respiratory Failure
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Narcolepsy with or without Cataplexy
  • Hypersomnia
  • Shift Worker Syndrome
  • Insomnia

 

SERVICES WE PROVIDE FOR OUR ESTABLISHED PATIENTS

  • Chest X-ray
  • Sinus X-ray
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Endobronchial Ultrasound Bronchoscopy (EBUS)
  • Navigational Bronchoscopy
  • EKG
  • Spirometry
  • Pulmonary Function Tests
  • Peak Flows (MIP, MEP, PEF)
  • Walking oximetry
  • Nocturnal Oximetry
  • Sleep studies interpretations
  • ABG’s / Alpha 1 Testing
  • Flu Vaccine
  • TB skin tests
  • Nebulizer Rx
  • Thoracentesis
  • Pleural Biopsy
  • Pulmonary pre-op Clearance
  • Uncomplicated Tracheostomy changes
  • 6 minute walk test to assess Pulmonary Hypertension