Respiratory & Pulmonary Care
Breathe easier with high-quality respiratory and pulmonary care from UNC Health. Rely on a knowledgeable team to help you find the most effective treatment to manage symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Respiratory Conditions We Treated
Find complete care of:
- Asthma, the narrowing or inflammation of the airways that makes it hard to breathe
- Cancer of the respiratory system, including lung cancer
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), a lung disease that causes coughing, shortness of breath, and wheezing
- Cystic fibrosis, an inherited disease that affects the lungs and respiratory system
- Infections, such as bronchitis and pneumonia
- Sleep apnea or other sleep-related breathing problems
Diagnosis & Treatment
Get help from skilled doctors who take the time to listen and create a plan that’s customized to you. To diagnose or treat your condition, your care team may recommend:
- Bronchoscopy or laryngoscopy, diagnostic tests that examine the airways
- Inhaler therapy
- Lifestyle recommendations to avoid symptom triggers
- Medications
- Pulmonary function test to check the health of the respiratory system
- Pulmonary rehabilitation, a program to learn breathing exercises and other techniques to improve your lung function and overall health
- Thoracentesis, procedure to remove extra lung fluid and help you breathe more easily
- Ventilator support, help from a machine to breathe
