Specialists in pulmonary medicine provide management, treatment, and critical care services for a broad range of pulmonary diseases, including sleep-related breathing problems, pulmonary infections, lung disorders caused by other diseases, and problems associated with blood vessels in the lungs. Our pulmonary specialists and other practitioners provide personalized care with an emphasis on new and innovative treatment options to increase lung function and improve our patients’ quality of life.
Some of the conditions our physicians diagnose and treat include:
Bronchial asthma
Chronic bronchitis
Emphysema
Pneumonia
Sleep apnea
Sarcoidosis, a slow chronic disease in which normal tissue is replaced by granules of epithelium and lymphoid cells
Lung problems associated with hypersensitivity or occupation
Acute and chronic lung diseases
Pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary vascular diseases
Pulmonary diseases are treated in a variety of different ways, depending on the cause and symptoms. At UConn Health, we offer the newest, most advanced treatment options. Your provider might recommend medications or lifestyle changes. More severe cases could require lung surgery such as lung volume reduction surgery or a valve implant such as the Zephyr Valve. Our pulmonary specialists stress patient education and patient involvement for success in preventing, managing, and treating pulmonary problems.
It’s estimated a third of all Americans have sleep problems. As Dr. Adrian Salmon explains, the sleep medicine specialists at UConn Health can help identify what’s keeping you awake so you can get the sleep you need to stay healthy.
The UConn Health Specialty Pharmacy can fill any specialty medications prescribed to you by your pulmonologist. In addition to having access to these specialized prescriptions, we can assist with everything from refills to navigating insurance to finding ways to make your prescriptions more affordable. To learn more, visit the Specialty Pharmacy website.
