- ArthritisILD is a group of disorders that cause progressive scarring of the lung tissue. It may be caused by long-term exposure to hazardous materials such as asbestos or coal dust. It can also be caused by autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Once lung scarring occurs, it’s generally irreversible.
- Cryotherapy
- Primary Care
- Sleep DisordersIf you have been recently diagnosed with a lung condition or sleep disorder, you will most likely want any and all the information that you can obtain to educate yourself. There are many local and national organizations throughout the country that offers patients support and services in their immediate communities.
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Internal MedicineCentral Florida Pulmonary Group has many years of experience building strong relationships between patients, doctors and staff. We pride ourselves on using the newest, most advanced techniques in the fields of internal medicine, pulmonary disease, critical care medicine and sleep medicine. Each person in our offices makes every effort to ensure that the patient’s treatment and visits with us are positive.
- Lung CancerLung cancer that begins in the lungs most frequently occurs in people who have smoked or been exposed to second hand smoke, exposure to certain toxins, or family history. Two major types of lung cancer are non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer.
- Mental HealthYour appointment will be held during our CF clinic. On that day you will meet the CF Clinic Coordinator, Registered Dietitian, Mental Health Coordinator, Respiratory Therapist, Medical Assistants, Research Coordinator (if applicable) as well as your CF Pulmonologist, or CF APRN. CF guidelines currently recommends office visits every 3 months.
- Diabetes Care
- UltrasoundIn office services include: sleep studies, CPAP titration, pulmonary function tests, pulmonary exercise tests (SHAPE), oxygen-qualification testing, air-travel oxygen testing (High-Altitude Simulation Test), thoracentesis (pleural fluid drainage), in-dwelling pleural catheter (Pleurx) insertion and removal, asthma immunologic medication administration,DEXA scan, CT-scan, chest-xray, chest ultrasound.
- MRI
- X-Rays
- Nuclear MedicineThe patient should not have had any contrast studies (Upper GI’s barium enemas, CT scans, etc.) or nuclear medicine studies within the last seven (7) days prior to appointment.
- Computed TomographyComputed tomography (CT) is a medical imaging method employing tomography. Digital geometry processing is used to generate a three-dimensional image of the inside of an object from a large series of two-dimensional X-ray images taken around a single axis of rotation.
- FungusAspergillosis is an infection, usually of the lungs, caused by the fungus Aspergillus. This fungus causes fungus fibers, blood clots, and white blood cells to form in the lungs or sinuses.
- Allergies