Use these patient education resources to expand your knowledge of pulmonary diseases and procedures and extend your care experience at Duke.

• Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Preparation
  There are steps that you can start now to get yourself in the best condition to benefit from lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS).
• Lung Volume Reduction Surgery: Your First Clinic Visit
  Get details about what to expect during your first visit to Duke for lung volume reduction surgery.
• Causes of Pulmonary Fibrosis and Other Interstitial Lung Diseases
  Pulmonary fibrosis is caused by a variety of factors that cause lungs to scar. Learn more about the many different causes and risks of pulmonary fibrosis.
• Diagnosis of Pulmonary Fibrosis and Other Interstitial Lung Diseases
  Diagnosing pulmonary fibrosis and other ILDs can be a difficult task because of the many varied causes of the disease. Doctors at Duke are experts at spotting and treating pulmonary fibrosis.
• Treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis and Other Interstitial Lung Diseases
  Duke offers a variety of advanced treatments for pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial lung disease. Our doctors work with each patient to develop a comprehensive treatment plan to alleviate the causes of the disease or the pain caused by these diseases.