Pulmonary Services in Annapolis, MD

Asthma

Asthma affects nearly 26 million Americans or roughly 1 in 14 people. Asthma is a chronic lung disease.

COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, describes a variety of chronic lung diseases that leave the person affected unable to breathe properly.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is a lung infection characterized by a cough, fever, and trouble breathing.  Pneumonia can be treated at home but if symptoms worsen you may need to seek additional treatment.

Tuberculosis (TB)

Tuberculosis is an infection caused by bacteria that grow best in areas of the body that have lots of blood and oxygen. TB can often be treated with antibiotics.

Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world and is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States for both men and women.

Sarcoid

When lymph nodes become inflamed they can obstruct the airways and cause shortness of breath and a dry cough.

Pulmonary Fibrosis

Pulmonary Fibrosis occurs when the lung tissue becomes damaged. When the lung tissue thickens it may be harder to breathe and causes shortness of breath.

Chronic Cough

A cough is considered chronic if it lasts more than 8 weeks and can be caused by postnasal drip, asthma, and acid reflux.

Asbestosis

Asbestosis can enter the body by being inhaled or swallowed. The substance attaches to the lining of the respiratory and digestive tracts. Contact with asbestos over time has been linked with cancer.

Emphysema

Emphysema is a type of COPD which causes shortness of breath and difficulty breathing.