Need a Screening?
Over 4,000 people in Augusta County qualify for regular lung screenings. If you think you could be one of them, talk with your doctor.
Pulmonology and Critical Care
Pulmonology and Critical Care
Helping our patients breathe easier.
Pulmonology and Critical Care can help individuals who suffer from respiratory disorders and lung illnesses
We Treat:
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- Bronchitis
- Asthma
- Pneumonia
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- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Emphysema
- Lung masses
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- Cancer
- Other chronic conditions
We also focus on:
- Hereditary diseases affecting the lungs, such as cystic fibrosis and alpha1- antitrypsin deficiency
- Exposure to toxins, such as tobacco smoke, asbestos, or exhaust fumes
- Exposure to infectious agents (e.g., certain types of birds)
- Autoimmune allergies that might predispose someone to certain conditions, such as
pulmonary fibrosis or pulmonary hypertension
Our Respiratory Therapy & Pulmonary Lab offers a full range of pulmonary function testing including:
- Lung volumes
- Carbon monoxide diffusion studies
- Pre- and post-exercise studies
- Arterial blood gas studies
- Simple pulse oximetry
To help determine a diagnosis and treatment plan, our pulmonologists use the following tools:
- Laboratory testing
- Spirometry (common test to measure your breathing)
- Chest X-rays
- CT scanning
Better Breathers
The Better Breathers Club helps patients, families, and caregivers learn better ways to cope with chronic lung disease through:
- Regularly scheduled, in-person or virtual support group meetings
- Connection with others in similar situations
- Educational presentations from an American Lung Association trained facilitator on topics such as breathing techniques, nutrition, exercise, treatment options, and many more
