Passaic Medical Care

Lung Disease TreatmentPassaic, NJ

Lung disease treatment can help you breathe more easily and help you to manage your lung condition effectively. Our team offers lung disease treatment to help you improve your symptoms and reduce the risk of lung cancer and other serious complications. Lung disease treatment primarily involves reducing symptoms, slowing the progress of the disease, and helping you achieve a better quality of life.

Lung disease treatment is available at the Center for Adult Medicine and Preventive Care in Passaic and the surrounding area. We offer treatment for all types of lung diseases, including asthma and pneumonia. Our team will work closely with you to evaluate your symptoms and develop a customized treatment plan that addresses your unique lung condition.

Call the Center for Adult Medicine and Preventive Care at 973-859-9165 to request an appointment for lung disease treatment and to discuss our other available health services.

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An Overview of Lung Disease Treatment

Lung disease treatment is the diagnosis and management of diseases and disorders that prevent the lungs from functioning properly. Lung diseases can affect the airways, lung tissues, and blood circulation to and from the lungs. The most common types of lung diseases include:

  • Asthma
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Bronchitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Lung Cancer

Signs a Person May Need Lung Disease Treatment

A person may need lung disease treatment after being diagnosed with a chronic lung condition such as asthma, or when experiencing difficulty breathing. Lung disease treatment may also be necessary for those exposed to radon and asbestos; the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health reports that exposure to these elements may cause lung disease.

Other signs and symptoms that indicate a person may need lung disease treatment include having a chronic cough, coughing up blood or mucus, experiencing pain when breathing, and being short of breath.

Benefits of Lung Disease Treatment

Lung disease treatment may not fully cure a person's lung condition, but it can greatly improve the ability to breathe, along with the quality of life. Improving lung health with lung disease treatment can reduce the risk of other health problems associated with poor breathing, such as heart failure and high blood pressure in the lungs.

Lung disease treatment can also make it easier for people to exercise and get a night of quality sleep. Our goal is to treat the source of the condition and help provide lasting relief instead of temporarily relieving the symptoms.

Understanding the Treatment Process

Lung disease treatment works differently for each patient based on the specific type of lung condition. Asthma may be treated with inhaled corticosteroids that relieve airway inflammation and swelling, while COPD can receive treatment from antibiotics that clear up lung infections. A doctor may also suggest the patient implement healthy lifestyle behaviors such as exercise.

In many cases, regular exercise can improve symptoms of long-term lung conditions, including COPD, asthma, and lung fibrosis.

Follow-Up Care for Lung Disease Treatment

Patients who undergo diagnostic testing for lung disease will usually receive follow-up calls from their doctors to discuss test results and available treatment options. We will help patients continue to further their symptom relief at home with various lifestyle changes.

If the patient notices any issues or changes in their condition, they can schedule an appointment. We will help the patient make any changes to their treatment plan when necessary.

Call Us Today

Lung disease treatment can help you manage your lung condition and reduce the risk of lung cancer and other serious complications. To schedule an appointment for lung disease treatment, call our office today at 973-859-9165.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will exercise be part of a lung disease treatment plan?

Many doctors will recommend that patients exercise regularly to improve symptoms of lung disease and increase lung function. Exercise can strengthen the heart and lungs to help people breathe more easily. Doctors may work with patients to develop a customized exercise plan based on their lung disease type and disease severity.

How do doctors typically diagnose lung disease problems?

Doctors who offer lung disease treatment will usually perform tests and analyses to diagnose problems with the lungs. Blood tests, CT scans, and lung biopsy may be used to measure the extent of lung damage and to detect abnormalities. Doctors will talk to patients about their symptoms and use the appropriate methods to diagnose any lung condition.

Can lung disease be cured?

Many types of lung diseases cannot be fully cured. However, lung disease treatment can help patients improve their symptoms and achieve a better quality of life with fewer breathing problems. Scientists and researchers are continuously working on finding new medications and treatments that can improve lung diseases.

Will lung disease turn into lung cancer without treatment?

Lung disease that goes untreated or unmanaged may eventually progress into lung cancer. A study posted in the National Center for Biotechnology Information, people with COPD are two times as likely to develop lung cancer than those without COPD. People with lung disease can reduce their risk of developing lung cancer by seeking lung disease treatment.

What are the most common causes of lung disease?

Scientists are unaware of the causes of every type of lung disease. Smoking has been associated with bronchitis and asthma, while asbestos may cause lung cancer. Doctors who practice lung disease treatment can help patients identify the root cause of their lung disease and reduce or eliminate these risk factors.

Contact Us

Center for Adult Medicine and Preventive Care is located at
916-922 Main Ave Suite 1A
Passaic, NJ
07055

(973) 859-9165