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Penne’s Story
After an advanced lung procedure for her COPD, Penne has her second wind.
Pulmonary Treatment
We offer advanced pulmonary treatment for even the most challenging respiratory conditions.
Many people choose Henry Ford Health for ongoing pulmonary (related to lungs and breathing) care. Others find themselves here in a critical situation. Either way, you are in good hands. Our team of pulmonary experts offers compassionate, dedicated medical, surgical and support services. We’ll be by your side, from understanding your symptoms, through diagnosis of your condition, and the full scope of pulmonary treatment.
Why choose Henry Ford for pulmonary treatment?
- Expertise for your lung condition: We offer the most advanced, specialized care available in pulmonary medicine. We regularly treat difficult-to-manage diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial lung disease, sarcoidosis, chronic PE and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). We care for patients from around the world after accidents, infections and trauma that causes airway damage. And we can help you find answers for even the most complex conditions, including lung cancer and cancers that spread to the lungs.
- Advanced diagnosis: You’ll benefit from our expertise and the latest diagnostic technology to pinpoint the source of lung problems. We can find and treat issues deep within the lungs.
- Personalized care plans: We bring multiple specialists together to review your medical history, pulmonary function test results, and inhaler and medication use. Then we design an effective, personalized pulmonary treatment plan. We always remember that you are an individual, with individual needs.
- The latest pulmonary treatment options: Our doctors have access to the latest treatment tools and knowledge, which means you will, too. As a teaching program, we’re at the forefront of new ways to manage lung problems. And because we are a research center, our patients have access to clinical trials for emerging treatments.
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Lung Cancer Screening Program
Lung cancer screening has shown that we can detect cancer much earlier in people most at risk.
Medical and surgical lung treatment
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Critical Care
Doctors with special pulmonary training staff our critical and intensive care units. They have expertise in managing very ill patients who are receiving support from a ventilator (breathing machine). We have a dedicated unit to care for people with pulmonary hypertension.
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Interventional Pulmonology
Interventional pulmonology is a specialty that uses tools such as bronchoscopes and thoracoscopes—narrow, tubelike instruments that let doctors see into your lungs and airways and treat conditions without surgery. We’ve provided interventional pulmonology services for over 40 years and routinely provide care this way, including advanced lung treatment techniques such as whole lung lavage.
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Lung and Thoracic Cancer Treatment
We treat over 500 patients each year for lung and thoracic (chest) cancers and mesothelioma (a cancer caused by asbestos exposure). With minimally invasive techniques such as bronchoscopy, we can make a faster, more accurate diagnosis and establish your treatment plan.
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Lung Surgery
Our lung specialists safely perform many types of surgical procedures. We can perform some procedures using minimally invasive approaches, with small incisions for faster healing.
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Lung Transplant
We offer lung treatment up to and including transplant. We established our program over 30 years ago, making it one of the most experienced transplant centers in the U.S. Our surgeons offer single or double lung transplant, and we regularly perform lung transplant through small incisions. With a coordinator available 24 hours a day, you’ll receive close personal attention throughout the process.
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Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)
People living with emphysema often have trouble breathing. For some, LVRS can help. LVRS is a pulmonary treatment that removes part of a diseased lung that isn’t working. Afterward, the lungs have more space to breathe, and that can help you return to a more active lifestyle.
Medical support services
During and after your pulmonary treatment, we’re here to help. We offer comprehensive support for people who are living with a lung condition or recovering after lung treatment, including:
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT): We deliver HBOT in a special pressurized room where people breathe 100 percent oxygen. The treatment can help heal wounds and infections faster. It can also relieve some problems after radiation therapy for cancer. A board-certified specialist in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine runs our HBOT chamber.
- Pulmonary function testing: Initially, we use pulmonary function tests to help diagnose the type of disease and assess how much it’s affecting your ability to breathe. Throughout the course of your lung treatment, you’ll return for pulmonary function testing to check your progress.
- Pulmonary rehabilitation: This can help you manage chronic lung disease and regain energy. Our supervised exercise program is for anyone with a diagnosed lung disease who experiences shortness of breath.