Introduction
Pulmonology is the specialty that deals with diseases of the lungs and the respiratory tract. Adults of all ages may suffer from a variety of lung and respiratory conditions. A pulmonologist is specially trained to deal with those conditions such as bronchitis, sleep disorders and lung disorders associated with tobacco use.
Conditions we treat
• Asthma
• Bronchial asthma
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: -
o Chronic bronchitis
o Emphysema
• Chronic Lung Infection
• Cystic fibrosis (adults)
• Lung cancer diagnosis
• Pneumoconiosis
• Pneumonia
• Pneumothorax
• Psittacosis
• Pulmonary embolism
• Pulmonary vascular disease
o Pulmonary fibrosis
o Pulmonary hypertension
• Sleep apnea and other sleep breathing disorders
Treatments we offer
Diagnostic procedures including bronchscopy, pulmonary function testing and thoracentesis pleural biopsy.
Sleep medicine: diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea and other sleep disorders. A sleep lab located at Fairview Seminary Plaza combined with a full-time pulmonologist provides convenient treatment for those suffering from sleep breathing disorders.
Diagnosis and treatment for chronic lung disorders.
Contact information
To schedule an appointment with a primary care provider in specialty medical services call 651-267-5600.
Specialty Medical Services
Fairview Red Wing Medical Center
701 Fairview Blvd.
PO Box 95
Red Wing, MN 55066
Specialties and special procedures
Pulmonology
Sleep disorders