Expert Diagnosis and Care for Breathing Issues
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General Pulmonology
Care for Chronic Respiratory Issues
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Our experienced team is here to help you learn more about our program, to schedule an appointment, or to help with a referral.
General Pulmonology at Columbia offers patients state-of-the-art diagnosis and care for pulmonary diseases, respiratory issues, and breathing-related sleep disorders. Our experts can evaluate children, adolescents, and adults with undiagnosed breathing issues and help coordinate care with Columbia specialists to treat a variety of conditions, including:
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Chronic/recurrent cough
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Chronic restrictive lung disease
- Congenital lung disorders
- Emphysema
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary diseases of prematurity
- Respiratory infections
- Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
- Sleep disorders
- Snoring
Coordinated Care at Columbia
Columbia is home to specialized pulmonary centers and programs that offer seamless coordination of care for a wide range of respiratory illnesses and issues. Our pulmonologists will make sure you get the care and support you need.