Lung problems, ranging from asthma to lung cancer, can significantly limit your quality of life. The specialists at MultiCare offer comprehensive pulmonary services, including consultations, diagnoses, treatments and therapies.
Our team of pulmonary care specialists includes expert physicians, nurses and rehabilitation therapists who offer high-quality care. We draw on leading-edge technologies and services to treat your condition and ease recovery.
What we treat
Our skilled physicians and staff can treat a variety of conditions, including:
- Adult cystic fibrosis
- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Pulmonary embolism
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary vascular disease
- Respiratory failure, both acute and chronic
- Respiratory muscle disorders
- Interventional pulmonology, used to diagnose and treat lung conditions, including lung cancer
How we help
Recovering from or managing a lung condition requires long-term lifestyle changes. Our pulmonary rehabilitation program through Pulse Heart Institute includes a team of registered nurses, respiratory therapists and exercise specialists.
This compassionate team will collaborate with you and your doctor to create a custom-made program to strengthen your lungs and/or overcome pulmonary conditions. Our program lasts 12 weeks on average and can help you:
- Feel better exercising.
- Gain more independence.
- Go to the hospital less often.
- Manage symptoms.
You’ll learn to build endurance, manage weight and develop your relaxation response through meditation and deep-breathing techniques. Each exercise session is closely monitored by one of our medical professionals, ensuring you’ll stay safe while meeting your rehabilitation goals.