Pulmonology
Advanced care for lung and airway conditions
Touro's interventional pulmonology program provides minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment for lung lung, airway, and pleural conditions. Using advanced bronchoscopic and imaging-guided techniques, our team helps patients get answers about concerning symptoms, lung nodules, airway obstructions, and other conditions affecting the lungs and chest.
Our specialists work closely with pulmonologists, oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, thoracic surgeons, critical care physicians, and other providers to coordinate care from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up.
Advanced lung nodule diagnosis
When a lung nodule is found on an imaging scan, getting clear answers quickly matters. Touro offers advanced robotic-assisted bronchoscopy to help physicians evaluate and biopsy suspicious lung nodules with greater precision.
This minimally invasive approach can help or interventional pulmonology team reach nodules deeper in the lung and collect tissue samples for testing. If additional treatment is needed, patients can move forward with coordinated care and a personalized plan.
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Conditions we diagnose and treat
Interventional pulmonology may be recommended for patients with symptoms such as shortness of breath, persistent coughing, chest discomfort, or abnormal findings on an imaging scan. Our team offers minimally invasive methods to diagnose and treat conditions including:
- Obstructed airways
- Enlarged or swollen lymph nodes
- Lung nodules and masses
- Lung cancer
- Pleural diseases, including fluid around the lungs
Using bronchoscopic and pleuroscopic techniques, an interventional pulmonologist can access the airways or chest cavity to evaluate areas of concern, collect tissue samples, remove certain obstructions, or help relieve symptoms caused by fluid buildup.
Lung cancer diagnosis and care
Touro's interventional pulmonology team plays an important role in diagnosis and staging lung cancer. Advanced diagnostic procedures can help determine whether a lung nodule is cancerous and whether cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes.
This information helps guide next steps, including whether surgery, radiation, medical oncology treatment, or continued monitoring may be appropriate. By working closely with specialists across Touro, we help patients move from diagnosis to treatment with a coordinated plan of care.
Quit smoking support
Quit smoking is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your lungs and lower your risk for lung disease, heart disease, and cancer. Whether you're ready to quit now or are simply thinking about making a change, Touro offers resources and support to help you take the next step.
