Pinehurst Medical Clinic's Pulmonology medical services offer comprehensive care for patients with respiratory and sleep-related conditions. With a focus on diagnosing and treating diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and sleep apnea, our specialists utilize advanced diagnostic tools and personalized treatment plans. The availability of state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to patient-centered care ensure that our Pinehurst area patients receive effective management of their pulmonary health, enhancing their overall quality of life.
The pulmonary specialists at Pinehurst Medical Clinic deliver a comprehensive package of hospital-based services and procedures, including positron emission tomography (PET) scans, fiber-optic bronchoscopy, and endoscopic interventions. In addition, the pulmonary team has expertise in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases affecting the respiratory system.
Pulmonology Conditions & Treatments
Asthma
Treatments: Inhaled corticosteroids, bronchodilators, leukotriene modifiers, and allergen avoidance strategies.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Treatments: Bronchodilators, inhaled steroids, pulmonary rehabilitation, oxygen therapy, and lifestyle changes (e.g., smoking cessation).
Pneumonia
Treatments: Antibiotics (for bacterial pneumonia), antiviral medications (for viral pneumonia), rest, and supportive care.
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Treatments: Antifibrotic medications, oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, and in severe cases, lung transplantation.
Sleep Apnea
Treatments: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, lifestyle changes, oral appliances, and surgery in certain cases.
Interstitial Lung Disease
Treatments: Anti-inflammatory medications, immunosuppressants, pulmonary rehabilitation, and oxygen therapy.
Lung Cancer
Treatments: Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
Chronic Bronchitis
Treatments: Bronchodilators, steroids, antibiotics (if there's a bacterial infection), and pulmonary rehabilitation.
Tuberculosis (TB)
Treatments: A long course of antibiotics, typically involving a combination of medications taken for several months.
Pulmonary Hypertension
Treatments: Medications such as endothelin receptor antagonists, phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors, and in some cases, oxygen therapy or lung transplantation.
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.
PMC Office Locations Providing Pulmonology Services
PMC offers three convenient office locations in the Pinehurst region with providers and facilities dedicated to diagnosing and treating pulmonary conditions.
Our Pulmonology Providers
PMC's Pulmonology care providers are recognized as some of the best in the field of diagnosing and treating chronic pulmonary conditions.
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