Lung Services


Lung Services provided at North Texas Lung & Sleep Clinic include the outpatient evaluation for patients with both common and unusual lung conditions and evaluation of respiratory symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, and hemoptysis (coughing up blood). Both initial consultations and ongoing care are provided. Examples include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema, lung cancer, pulmonary nodules and lung masses, sarcoidosis, pulmonary hypertension, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, pleural effusion, recurrent pneumonias, occupational lung diseases, allergic and immunological lung diseases, tuberculosis, pre-operative clearance for surgery, chest wall abnormalities such as kyphoscoliosis, blood clots of the legs and lungs, and many others. In addition to a comprehensive interview and physical examination, diagnostic testing is tailored to the needs of the patient and their specific respiratory condition or problem.

Diagnostic and Treatment Services

  • Oximetry, resting, exercise, and nocturnal
  • Pulmonary Function Testing
  • Nasopharyngolaryngoscopy
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Thoracentesis
  • Smoking Cessation Assistance
  • Transthoracic Needle Biopsy
  • Skin testing for tuberculosis
  • Serological testing
  • Vaccinations
  • Sleep Studies
  • X-rays (CT, PET, MRI, V/Q scans)
  • Echocardiography
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  • Referrals for Lung Transplants

 


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