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Helping you breathe easier

With compassionate lung care, you can breathe easy.

Our pulmonologists (lung doctors) are specialty-trained to help you manage breathing problems, sleep disorders, respiratory illness and lung disease. No matter the condition you’re facing, we’ll will work one on one with you to help manage your everyday symptoms — so you can get back to the things you love.

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From common conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to more advanced lung disease, our pulmonology team has the training and experience to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions that affect the lungs and respiratory tract. These include:

COPD care

COPD is a treatable chronic (long-term) lung disease. Our pulmonology team can help you manage your condition so you can gain control of your symptoms, improve your quality of life and stay healthy.

Interstitial lung disease care

Interstitial lung disease is a group of diseases, including pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis, that cause scarring on the lungs. Our pulmonology team can help you manage your specific condition to help protect your lungs from damage.

Lung nodule care

Typically benign (or non-cancerous), a lung nodule is a small mass of tissue on the lung that can be identified by an X-ray or CT scan. Once it’s identified, our pulmonology team can monitor the nodule to make sure it’s benign and not interfering with your health.

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Learn more about our experienced pulmonologists.

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With locations throughout Pennsylvania, you don’t have to travel far to get the care you need.

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Frequently asked questions

What is pulmonology?

Pulmonology is a medical specialty that involves the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the respiratory system, which includes your lungs and other organs that help you breathe.

Conditions include those that are infectious, structural, inflammatory and tumor-based.

What do pulmonologist do?

Pulmonologists diagnose, treat and can help manage a wide range of conditions that affect the lungs and respiratory tract, such as asthma, bronchitis, COPD, emphysema and obstructive sleep apnea.

Pulmonologists can also provide breathing care and support to patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a hospital.

When should I see a pulmonologist? 

If you’re having difficulty breathing or any unusual symptoms related to breathing, you should always start with your primary care doctor first. They will perform a medical exam and may refer you to a pulmonologist if you:

  • Are regularly coughing up mucus or blood
  • Have a persistent cough
  • Have difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
  • Have trouble being active due to breathing issues
  • Smoke

Pulmonology care at Geisinger

Whether you have a common condition like asthma, bronchitis or COPD or a more complicated one, like advanced lung disease, your pulmonology team can provide excellent care for your respiratory system and lungs. We offer:

  • Knowledge and experience – Your pulmonology team’s combined years of experience and research give them the expertise necessary to diagnose, treat and help you manage respiratory illness and lung disease. Learn more about our pulmonologists.
  • Personalized care – If you need treatment for asthma, COPD, an interstitial lung disease or more advanced lung disease, our pulmonologists will work one on one with you and your family to create a treatment plan that’s tailored to your specific needs. With proper treatment, many patients can manage their illness or disease successfully.
  • Convenient locations and appointments – With pulmonologists available in Geisinger clinics and hospitals throughout Pennsylvania, you don’t have to travel far to get the care you need. We also offer extended clinic hours and minimal wait times to be seen, so you get care that’s convenient for you.
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