Pulmonology

An Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) is a blood test that measures the acidity of blood directly from an artery. It also measures the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide present to check how well the lungs are able to move oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.

Bronchoscopy allows visualization of the airways and sampling of mucus or tissue from the lungs. Bronchoscopy helps diagnosing cancer and infections.

Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) is an advanced bronchoscopy using a camera with an ultrasound tip to scan the area just outside the airways. EBUS allows biopsies from lymph nodes and masses which helps diagnosing and staging lung cancer and other diseases without need for invasive surgery.

Bronchial Thermoplasty (BT) is an outpatient procedure delivered by the AlairTM System that uses mild heat to reduce the amount of excess airway and smooth muscle tissue in the airways. BT is an add-on therapy to a patient’s current asthma medications, providing long-lasting benefits for patients, including a decrease in asthma attacks, fewer emergency room visits and improved asthma-related quality of life. 

Navigational Bronchoscopy is an advanced bronchoscopy procedure that uses advanced sensors and computer software to create a map of the airways and allows guidance dep into the lungs similarly to the GPS system in a car. It allows biopsies of lung nodules and masses deep inside hard to reach areas of the lungs with less risk and minimal discomfort to the patient. 

This minimally invasive procedure allows emphysema sufferers to breathe easier and be more active and energetic without having major surgery. 

The valves are placed during a simple bronchoscophy that requires no incisions. They are placed in the airways to keep air from getting trapped which allows the healthiest parts of the lung to expand and take in more air, providing patients with an improved quality of life and many other benefits. 

Learn more about the Zephyr® Valve Procedure.