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Pulmonary care

Pulmonary care provides treatment for lung and respiratory conditions, including asthma, bronchitis, certain allergies and chest wall conditions.

Pulmonary and respiratory services in Metro Denver

Lung care is about more than just treating a condition, it's about helping you breathe easier so you can live better.

Specialists at HCA HealthONE hospitals diagnose and treat lung disorders in kids and adults. Our teams include pulmonologists, oncologists, thoracic surgeons, nurses and therapists. They work together to restore your lung health.

Expert advice, available 24/7

Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.

Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.

Types of lung diseases we treat

Some of the adult and pediatric lung issues we treat include:

  • Asthma
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Bronchiolitis
  • Bronchitis
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Croup
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Emphysema
  • Epiglottitis
  • Interstitial lung disease
  • Lung cancer
  • Lung nodules
  • Pleural effusion
  • Pleurisy
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonary edema
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

Our pulmonology treatments and services

A lung doctor, also known as a pulmonologist, specializes in treating lung diseases. Because respiratory (breathing) disorders are complex, serious medical conditions, your pulmonologist may work with a number of specialists to provide the most comprehensive treatment possible. Some of these specialists are allergists, cardiothoracic surgeons and oncologists.

Expert lung screening and testing

Our pulmonary diagnostics labs offer many tests and assessments, including:

  • Arterial blood gas (ABG) test
  • Asthma testing (adults only)
  • Complete pulmonary function testing (PFT)
  • Pediatric PFTs (ages eight and older)
  • PFT with bronchodilator response
  • PFT with respiratory muscle strength training
  • High-altitude simulation testing
  • Screening spirometry (to measure how well the lungs perform)
  • Thoracentesis (removing fluid or air from the pleural space for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes)

Lung cancer screening

Many of our imaging centers offer lung cancer screenings for patients at high risk of developing the disease. Specifically, low-dose computerized tomography (CT) screening has been shown to be successful in detecting lung cancer at its earliest stages which allows for effective treatment.

If cancer is detected, our hospitals are affiliated with some of the top oncology experts through our connection with Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute.


Treatments for lung conditions

We offer many treatments for your lung problems, including medication management, advanced surgery, education and follow-up care with any specialists you need. Two of our unique and effective resources include:

Bronchial thermoplasty for asthma

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition where the airways can become smaller or narrower, making it hard to breathe. To help provide long-lasting asthma control, we offer bronchial thermoplasty.

This outpatient procedure is performed without drugs and provides additional benefits to standard asthma medications, including:

  • Decreased respiratory-related visits to the emergency room (ER) and hospital
  • Less time lost from work, school and other daily activities
  • Reduced asthma attacks

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