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Lung Care (Pulmonology)

Breathe easy.

Many factors can cause you to have lung problems. We we will work with you to find the exact reason for your illness, whether you have a chronic cough, difficulty breathing or other symptoms. We provide evaluation, treatment and follow-up services for all types of pulmonary issues.

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We are widely known for our award-winning programs in pulmonary symptoms, conditions and diseases. We treat adults and children for chronic lung disease, such as cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pulmonary fibrosis. For those with advanced, end-stage lung disease that requires state-of-the-art medical care or a life-saving lung transplant, our lung experts are uniquely equipped to provide you with the best care.

Conditions we treat
  • Asthma (bronchial asthma)
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (i.e., chronic bronchitis and emphysema)
  • Chronic lung infection
    • Fungal infections including aspergillosis, blastomycosis
    • Nocardia
    • Tuberculosis
  • Collagen vascular associated lung disease
    • Interstitial lung disease
    • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Cough
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Environmental and occupational lung disorders
  • Hemoptysis (coughing up blood)
  • Immunologic and allergic lung disease
    • Collagen vascular disease
    • Pneumonoconiosis (asbestosis)
    • Pulmonary fibrosis
    • Sarcoidosis
  • Lung cancer diagnosis
  • Pleural diseases
    • Pleural effusions
    • Pneumothorax
  • Pneumonia and acute lung infections
  • Pneumothorax
  • Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Shortness of breath
  • Sleep apnea and sleep breathing disorders
  • Evaluation
    • Bronchoscopy
    • Fluoroscopy
      • CT
      • MRI
      • PET
  • Pulmonary function tests
  • Exercise testing
  • Diagnostic tests of neutrophil oxidative function and chemotaxis
  • Blood tests, including immune function analysis
  • Full range of microbiology analysis
  • Education and advice for patients and families
  • Comprehensive treatment plans
    • Chronic lung disease management
    • Environmental control recommendations
    • Medication and monitoring
  • Surgery, including transplants
  • Genetic counseling

Care Team

Pediatric Pulmonology

Pulmonology

Our Providers Make the Difference
Fairview features nearly 4,000 providers practicing at over 200 locations throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and beyond. Fairview Clinics, University of Minnesota Physicians and our independent partner clinics provide an exceptional care experience, while lowering the overall costs of health care.

Locations by city:

Burnsville

Edina

Fridley

Minneapolis

Woodbury

Our Providers Make the Difference
Fairview features nearly 4,000 providers practicing at over 200 locations throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and beyond. Fairview Clinics, University of Minnesota Physicians and our independent partner clinics provide an exceptional care experience, while lowering the overall costs of health care.
 
 
 
 
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