Our pulmonologists can help you breathe better
我们的肺,这样我们的身体可以帮助我们呼吸perly function. Illness or disease in the airways, lung tissue, cardiovascular system or from neurological or muscular conditions, limits the amount of air that reaches the lungs.
Pulmonologists on our medical staff study and treat diseases of the lungs, airways and chest, care for the very sick in critical care units, as well as treat sleep disorders. If surgery is required, we have physicians on the medical staff specially trained in thoracic surgery.
Our pulmonary rehabilitation programs help you by creating individualized exercise plans and education classes, so you can do more things you enjoy. Education includes:
- Coping/stress management
- Home exercise programs
- Lung medication
- Infection control
- Breathing techniques
- Energy conservation
- Oxygen and equipment
Lung conditions treated
Baylor Scott & White Health offers care for numerous lung conditions, including:
- Asthma
- Acute and chronic pulmonary embolism
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Cystic fibrosis
- Emphysema
- Fungal infections of the lung
- Granulomatous lung diseases
- Hepatopulmonary syndrome
- Interstitial lung disease
- Lung cancer
- Lung transplantation
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Pulmonary vascular disease
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Pleurisy
- Pneumonia
- Sarcoidosis
- Sleep disorders
- Smoking cessation
- Tuberculosis
- Tuberculous and nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease
Lung cancer screening
Lung cancer screenings are offered at Baylor Scott & White locations to screen and diagnose lung cancer before symptoms develop. If you are at high risk for lung cancer, a screening can detect the cancer early to improve chances of cure, decrease the need for extensive surgery and increase your chances of survival.
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Baylor Scott & White Health offers a pulmonary rehabilitation program to build your fitness and help you breathe better to make it easier to do your daily activities.
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Baylor Scott & White Health has thoracic surgeons on the medical staff who diagnose and treat diseases of the lungs, esophagus and diaphragm.
Specialized centers
Our specialized lung care centers offers diagnostic and treatment options to manage and treat acute and chronic respiratory and pulmonary disorders.Center for Advanced Heart and Lung Disease
3410 Worth St
Ste 250
Dallas, TX 75246
At the Center for Advanced Heart and Lung Disease at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, patients may receive comprehensive services in Dallas all located under one roof, which includes evaluation by an advanced disease pulmonologist, diagnostic imaging, lung function testing and lab services.
Adult Affiliate Cystic Fibrosis Center
2401 S. 31st St
Temple, TX 76508
The Adult Affiliate Cystic Fibrosis Center at Baylor Scott & White Clinic – Temple is an affiliate of the University of Southwestern CF Center and is accredited by the National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for its dedication to the treatment and care of adults with cystic fibrosis.
Marth Foster Lung Care Center
3500 Gaston Ave
Dallas, TX 75246
The Martha Foster Lung Care Center at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, has physicians in Dallas on the medical staff including board-certified pulmonologists and allergists, supported by a staff of registered respiratory therapists and registered nurses.
Pulmonary Hypertension Center
2401 S. 31st St
Temple, TX 76508
The Pulmonary Hypertension Center at Baylor Scott & White Clinic – Temple specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary arterial hypertension.