Pinehurst Medical Clinic’s Pulmonary providers are dedicated to improving lung function so you can breathe better and feel better. In addition, the pulmonary team has expertise in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases affecting the respiratory system.
The pulmonary specialists at Pinehurst Medical Clinic also deliver a comprehensive package of hospital-based services and procedures, including positron emission tomography (PET) scans, fiber-optic bronchoscopy, and endoscopic interventions.
Chronic lung conditions treated include:
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- COPD (chronic bronchitis and emphysema)
- Interstitial lung disease
- Lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and other thoracic malignancies
- Occupational lung disease
- Influenza, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and other pulmonary infections
- Respiratory failure
The Zephyr Valve Procedure
The Zephyr Valve procedure is a minimally invasive treatment for adults with severe COPD/emphysema. The Zephyr Valves are small one-way valves placed in selected airways during a bronchoscopy procedure in the hospital to help patients suffering from breathlessness breathe easier.
