Pulmonology | Camden Clark Medical Center

Breathe Easier with Award-Winning Pulmonary Care

If you’re experiencing any breathing problems or allergies, our pulmonary specialists can help you breathe easier. Our highly-trained providers are skilled at helping people with a wide range of diseases and disorders of the lungs and respiratory tract. Experience award-winning pulmonogy care with us, at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center.

What We Treat

We treat a variety of pulmonary issues including:

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, and cystic fibrosis
interstitial lung diseases, including sarcoidosis, pulmonary fibrosis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and pulmonary vasculitis
lung infections, particularly in people with suppressed immune systems
lung cancer
occupational lung diseases
respiratory disorders associated with sleep

Our Services

Our services include:

fiberoptic bronchoscopy
transbronchial lung biopsy and needle aspiration
a full spectrum of pulmonary function testing
metabolic studies for nutritional assessment
cardiopulmonary exercise testing
bronchial provocative challenge tests
pulmonary rehabilitation
challenge testing for sensitization to specific allergens or workplace agents
whole lung lavage
management of complex critical illness

Respiratory Therapy Services

Respiratory care practitioners are directly involved in diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care of the patient with respiratory problems. Patients with COPD, emphysema, asthma, chronic bronchitis, lung cancer, and other chronic and acute lung conditions may benefit from respiratory care. Procedures include breathing treatments, arterial blood gases, oxygen administration, incentive spirometry, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilator management.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

Our Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is a comprehensive education and exercise program may benefit patients who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, asthma, chronic bronchitis, lung cancer, and other chronic lung conditions. The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department also offers monthly support group meetings.