Pulmonary Care
Let St. Luke’s Lung Experts Help You Breathe Easier
At St. Luke's, we understand how breathing difficulties can impact your life. We diagnose and treat a wide range of lung conditions for patients aged 18 and older using the most advanced, state-of-the-art techniques and treatments. Our patient-centered approach helps us get to know our patients and their needs on a personalized level so we can best monitor your condition and progress. At St. Luke’s Pulmonary Care, we’re here for you, dedicated to your respiratory health and doing all we can to help you breathe easier.
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Your partners in respiratory wellness.
Pulmonology is a medical specialty that focuses on respiratory system disorders. Pulmonologists are responsible for diagnosing and managing a variety of respiratory issues, from common concerns like asthma, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to rarer or more complex conditions such as pulmonary fibrosis, tuberculosis, lung cancer and interstitial lung disease.
Learn about your lungs.
Through comprehensive examinations, pulmonologists aim to identify the causes of breathing difficulties, allowing for tailored treatment plans that address your unique needs. This approach not only enhances your quality of life, but also helps you be an active participant in managing your health.
Take charge of your lung health.
Learning about pulmonology is the first step to keeping your lungs functioning at their best. It helps you understand why preventive care, good lifestyle choices, and early intervention are important for lung function. By knowing potential risks—including smoking, environmental factors, and genetics—you’ll have the tools to achieve better respiratory health.
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Take charge of your lung health.
Our commitment to innovative technology and groundbreaking solutions sets us apart. In collaboration with medical institutions like Temple University, we offer cutting-edge programs and procedures for pulmonary conditions, including:
- Pulmonary Fibrosis Center of Excellence. Designated by the prestigious Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, this program is one of fewer than 100 nationwide—and one of only five in PA.
- Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction (BLVR) procedure. Recognized as leaders in this treatment, we’re among the select few centers nationwide — and the first in the Lehigh Valley — to offer BLVR, a minimally invasive procedure that improves lung function.
- Advanced Lung Cancer Detection.Using the Monarch robotic bronchoscope, a safe, precise and non-invasive device, our collaborative team of thoracic surgeons, pulmonologists and pathologists have helped diagnose cancer in its early-stages, which has led to earlier patient treatment and better survival rates.
As a result of programs like these, you’ll get comprehensive, high-quality pulmonary care close to home.
Choose leaders in innovation.
St. Luke’s is not only a place for receiving care but also a hub for medical advancement and education. By participating in international pulmonology organizations and focusing on training the next generation of specialists, our team remains at the forefront of pulmonary medicine. Our forward-thinking approach means you’ll access the most effective treatments, enhancing your quality of life.
Choose care in your neighborhood.
At St. Luke’s Pulmonology, we deliver expert medicine tailored to your needs. This patient-centered approach ensures that every patient feels heard, understood, and treated with personalized care. With a team of dedicated specialists throughout the region, we bring pulmonary services right to your doorstep, making it easy to address respiratory system disorders.
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From obstructive to restrictive lung diseases, we address a range of pulmonary conditions. Common issues like asthma and pneumonia often lead to breathing difficulties and decreased lung function, making it essential to seek medical attention. We treat acute and chronic concerns, including:
- Asbestosis
- Aspergillosis
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Chronic beryllium disease (berylliosis)
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Coal workers’ pneumoconiosis (black lung disease)
- COVID-19
- Cystic fibrosis
- Emphysema
- Interstitial lung disease
- Lung cancer
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Sarcoidosis
- Silicosis
- Sleep apnea
- Tuberculosis
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Testing
To accurately diagnose and manage lung conditions, we use a range of tests like:
- 6-minute walk test
- Arterial blood gas
- Bronchoalveolar lavage
- CPET (Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test)
- Diagnostic bronchoscopy
- Electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy
- Exercise challenge (spiro before and after)
- Home sleep apnea test
- Lung diffusion capacity
- Lung volumes
- Lung cancer screening
- Methacholine inhalation challenge
- Multiple sleep latency test
- Overnight oximetry test
- Oximetry with ambulation
- Polysomnography (sleep study)
- Pulmonary function test
- Spirometry
- Therapeutic bronchoscopy
Treatments
Many pulmonary conditions can be managed without surgery. However, if you need surgery, our experienced surgeons are ready to help. Your personalized plan may include:
- Balloon pulmonary angioplasty
- Bronchoscopic balloon dilation
- Bronchoscopy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- EBUS (endobronchial ultrasound)
- Endobronchial ultrasound biopsy
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Home oxygen therapy
- Lung transplant
- Lung volume reduction surgery
- Positive airway pressure therapy
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Rigid bronchoscopy
- Robotic bronchoscopy
- Smoking Cessation programs
- Thoracentesis
Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction
St. Luke's is at the forefront of innovative care, bringing Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction (BLVR) to the Lehigh Valley. This procedure offers patients with advanced COPD or emphysema a minimally invasive option to improve lung function and enhance their quality of life.
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Robotic Bronchoscopy Navigated Lung Biopsy
Discover cutting-edge diagnostics with a robotic bronchoscopy navigated lung biopsy. This procedure offers a precise, minimally invasive method for diagnosing lung abnormalities and conditions, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.
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COPD
At St. Luke's, we specialize in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive lung condition. Our approach combines pulmonary rehabilitation and advanced inhalation therapies, including, to improve breathing and manage symptoms.
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Experience new beginnings.
Through our partnership with Temple University, St. Luke's Pulmonology provides a life-changing program for lung transplants. Temple University, a national leader in lung transplants with outcomes surpassing the national average, makes it the ideal location for this procedure. Working alongside Temple’s surgical team, our providers offer initial evaluations and follow-up care.
Get quality and convenience, close to home.
If you need a lung transplant but can’t travel far, St. Luke's Pulmonology has a solution. We offer local evaluations, assess eligibility, and discuss the testing process. If approved, you’ll receive your lung transplant and initial post-operative care at Temple University, with St. Luke's as a local resource. After your initial recovery period, you’ll resume care at one of our locations in the greater Lehigh Valley, with Temple University Hospital’s ongoing support. This seamless transition of care eliminates the need for you to regularly travel long distances for your treatment, ensuring convenience and reducing stress.
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“Talk with Your Doctor” features
- Lung Cancer
- Things That Take Your Breath Away
- Lung Treatment Advances
- Vaping, Smoking, and More
- Benign Pulmonary Disease
- Lung Cancer (CC)
Interstitial lung disease
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At St. Luke's Pulmonology, we're dedicated to your respiratory well-being. Whether you're recovering from illness or striving for peak lung performance, our team is here to help. For more about our services, contact us or fill out the form.
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