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Pulmonology

Advanced treatments for respiratory health

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Respiratory diseases can damage lung tissue and affect airways, making it difficult to breathe. Our specialists are experts in diagnosing lung conditions and developing personalized treatment plans to support your lung health and help you breathe more easily. Whether you want to enjoy activities, sleep better, or just walk about without straining to breathe, we’re here to improve your quality of life.

Care for a full spectrum of conditions

We are experienced in diagnosing and treating the following:

  • Asthma
  • Bronchitis
  • COPD
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Interstitial lung disease
  • Lung cancer
  • Mesothelioma
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonary fibrosis
  • Respiratory failure
  • Sleep apnea

The care you need to breathe easy

From our advanced diagnostics and treatment options to our thorough rehabilitation program, we deliver the standards of care you need to successfully recover from or manage respiratory issues.

Comprehensive testing and treatment options

Depending on your symptoms, health history, and other needs, we may perform diagnostic testing to get an accurate understanding of your condition and its severity. Our testing includes: 

  • Bronchoscopy 
  • Imaging tests such as chest x-rays
  • Electroencephalogram (EEG) 
  • Lung biopsy 
  • Pulmonary function testing 
  • Sleep testing 

Once your condition is diagnosed, your physician will develop a personalized treatment plan that may include one or more of the following treatments. 

  • Medication therapies 
  • Oxygen therapy 
  • Pulmonary rehabilitation 
  • Lifestyle or dietary changes 
  • Surgery 

In addition to providing outpatient care at our Pulmonology care office, our team of board certified, fellowship trained physicians provide expert care and 24/7 coverage for hospitalized patients in Sonora Medical Center’s intensive care unit (ICU).

Pulmonary rehabilitation

Living a full and productive life with lung disease is very achievable. Our pulmonary rehabilitation program aims to improve independence and quality of life through a tailored exercise and education program that helps increase endurance and improve your circulatory system’s use of oxygen. Our staff provides education on breathing techniques, bronchial hygiene, infection control, energy conservation, relaxation and panic control, and respiratory medications and equipment.

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Education and support

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Chronic lung disease support group

If you are living with a lung condition, you are not alone. Join us for informative sessions with a respiratory therapist and a support group to share your experiences, successes and questions with fellow patients in a safe, welcoming environment.

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Smoking cessation class

Join our free, four-week smoking cessation class and take the first step toward a healthier, tobacco-free life. In a warm and supportive group setting, you’ll receive expert guidance from a caring respiratory therapist who will walk with you through each stage of the quitting journey. Together, we'll help you break free from tobacco addiction and embrace the many benefits of improved health and well-being.