Duke delivers sophisticated, comprehensive care to patients
suffering from lung diseases and respiratory disorders of all
kinds.
Skilled and compassionate critical care -- the treatment of
patients suffering from acute respiratory distress and
respiratory failure -- is interwoven into all of our clinical
services.
Our specialized programs include:
Allergies and Asthma
Care for patients with respiratory conditions and ailments
Cystic Fibrosis
Care for both inpatients and outpatients suffering from every
degree of CF
Interstitial Lung Disease
Non-cancerous disorders characterized by widespread
inflammation and scarring of the lung
Interventional Pulmonology
Unites our specialized pulmonary medicine expertise with the
most sophisticated techniques and technologies available to
diagnose and treat many patients traditionally served by
thoracic surgeons
Lung Transplantation
Improves the health and longevity of patients with advanced
chronic lung disease and other serious pulmonary disorders
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
Treatment for emphysema predominantly in the upper regions of
the lungs. It is used strictly for people with emphysema or
bullous lung disease
Pulmonary Hypertension
Care for a serious disorder characterized by high blood
pressure in the lungs
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Five-week curriculum designed to maximize patients’ lung
function through exercise, education, medication, and
psychosocial support
