Interstitial Lung Disease Center - East Brunswick, NJ
East Brunswick Pulmonologist Doctors for Interstitial Lung DiseaseType of Physician: Pulmonologist What is a Pulmonologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners focus on diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats pneumonia, cancer, asthma, occupational diseases, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex disorders of the lungs. Pulmonologists evaluate lung function, examine the bronchial airways, and prescribe and monitor mechanical ventilation. Many pulmonary disease experts are also expert in critical care. Specialty: Pulmonary Disease Common Name: Lung Doctor Pulmonologist Doctors in East Brunswick *![]() Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates ![]() Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates ![]() Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates ![]() Middlesex Thoracic Medical Group ![]() Pulmonary & Intensive Care Specialist of NJ ![]() Pulmonary & Intensive Care Specialist of NJ ![]() Pulmonary & Intensive Care Specialist of NJ ![]() Pulmonary & Intensive Care Specialist of NJ ![]() Pulmonary & Intensive Care Specialist of NJ ![]() Pulmonary & Intensive Care Specialist of NJ ![]() Pulmonary & Intensive Care Specialist of NJ ![]() University Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine ![]() Medical Associates of Central New Jersey ![]() Medical Associates of Central New Jersey ![]() Associates In Pulmonary Medicine ![]() Raj B Dhakhwa MD ![]() Medical Associates of Central New Jersey ![]() Central Jersey Lung Center ![]() Robert Wood Johnson Medical Group Pulmonology & Critical Care ![]() Robert Wood Johnson Medical Group Pulmonology & Critical Care ![]() Robert Wood Johnson Medical Group Pulmonology & Critical Care ![]() Robert Wood Johnson Medical Group Pulmonology & Critical Care ![]() Robert Wood Johnson Medical Group Pulmonology & Critical Care ![]() Robert Wood Johnson Medical Group Pulmonology & Critical Care ![]() Robert Wood Johnson Medical Group Pulmonology & Critical Care ![]() Robert Wood Johnson Medical Group Pulmonology & Critical Care ![]() Robert Wood Johnson Medical Group Pulmonology & Critical Care ![]() Robert Wood Johnson Medical Group Pulmonology & Critical Care ![]() Central Jersey Lung Center ![]() Scott Reisler MD ![]() St Peters Pulmonary Disease Department ![]() Jory J Goldberg MD ![]() Monmouth Ocean Pulmonary Medicine ![]() Princeton Medical Group PA ![]() Medical Associates of Central Jersey PA ![]() Princeton HeatlhCare Affiliated Physicians ![]() Chest & Intensive Care Medicine ![]() Chest & Intensive Care Medicine ![]() Brunswick Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine PC ![]() Monmouth Ocean Pulmonary Medicine ![]() Monmouth Ocean Pulmonary Medicine ![]() Monmouth Ocean Pulmonary Medicine ![]() Middlesex Pulmonary Associates PA ![]() Middlesex Pulmonary Associates PA ![]() Vinod K Sinha & Adrian Visoiu MDs ![]() Cranbury Heart & Lung Associates ![]() Medical Care Associates LLC ![]() Family Medical Center ![]() Mohammad A Sarraf MD ![]() Associates in Pulmonary & Internal Medicine LLC ![]() Vinod K Aggarwal MC PC ![]() Sam T Bebawy MD & Elie Mansour MD ![]() Yong Choo MD FCCP ![]() Sam T Bebawy MD & Elie Mansour MD ![]() Frances D Yim MD ![]() Monmouth Ocean Pulmonary Medicine ![]() Mona Awad MD ![]() Cheng-Hong Hwang DO PhD FCCP ![]() Merck Research Laboratories ![]() Robert H Weitzman ![]() RespiCare ![]() RespiCare ![]() RespiCare ![]() RespiCare ![]() Carlos Remolina MD, FAAC, PA ![]() Somerset Pulmonary Critical Care Asthma & Sleep Ctr PA ![]() Somerset Pulmonary Critical Care Asthma & Sleep Ctr PA ![]() Somerset Pulmonary Critical Care Asthma & Sleep Ctr PA ![]() Mohanlal Lahiri MD ![]() CHOP Division of Pulmonary Medicine ![]() Drs Maglaras & Brescia ![]() Drs Maglaras & Brescia ![]() Princeton Healthcare Medical Associates ![]() Princeton Healthcare Medical Associates ![]() Pulmonary Associates of Elizabeth ![]() Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates LLC ![]() Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates LLC ![]() Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates LLC ![]() Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates LLC ![]() Pulmonary & Allergy Associates ![]() Pulmonary & Allergy Associates ![]() Pulmonary & Allergy Associates ![]() Adam J Rowen MD ![]() Pulmonary & Allergy Associates ![]() Samuel D Kahnowitz MD ![]() Children's Asthma & Breathing ![]() Harvey Gerhard MD ![]() Hermant G Patel MD ![]() Sleep and Wellness Medical Associates ![]() Monmouth Pulmonary & Critical Care ![]() Feroz Safdar MD & Abdallah El-Habr MD ![]() Feroz Safdar MD & Abdallah El-Habr MD ![]() Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates ![]() Jeffrey Nahmias MD ![]() Joan F Leonard Hudgins MD PC ![]() Hudson Physicians Associates PA ![]() Ein-Yuan Shen MD ![]() Akbar Obaray MD ![]() Gautam Sehgal MD ![]() Atlantic Sleep & Pulmonary Associates East Brunswick, New JerseyUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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Interstitial Lung DiseaseRead the Interstitial Lung Disease article » What is interstitial lung disease?Interstitial lung disease is a term used to refer to a particular type of inflammation of the interstitium of the lungs. The interstitium is the tissue that surrounds and separates the tiny air sacs (alveolae) in the lungs. Interstitial lung disease involves an inflammation of this supportive tissue between the air sacs rather than inflammation in the air sacs themselves. Interstitial inflammation is typically a diffuse process that occurs all over the lungs and is not confined to one location. Sometimes the term "interstitial pneumonia" is used for certain forms of interstitial lung disease. Technically, however, the term "pneumonia" refers to inflammation of the lung tissue that is usually associated with infection. Because interstitial lung disease has a number of causes (most of which are not related to infection), the term "interstitial pneumonitis" is occasionally used to refer to the inflammation that occurs in the absence of true infection. What causes interstitial lung disease?Interstitial lung disease is felt to be caused by a misdirected immune or healing reaction to a number of factors, including:
Sometimes, the process of inflammation and scarring of the interstitial tissues of the lungs develops in the absence of a known cause. When no cause can be identified, this is referred to as idiopathic (unknown cause) interstitial lung disease or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Depending upon the location, sever... Recommended Reading Related to Interstitial Lung DiseaseWhat is chronic cough?Chronic cough is a cough that persists. Chronic cough is not a disease in itself; rather it is a symptom of an underlying condition. Chronic cough is a common problem and the reason for many doctor visits.
What are causes of chronic cough?Some common causes of chronic cough include asthma, allergic rhinitis, sinus problems (for example sinus infection), and esophageal reflux of stomach contents. In rare occasions, chronic cough may be the result of aspiration of foreign objects into the lungs (usually in children). It is very important to see a doctor who may order a chest X-ray if a chronic cough is present. The following are common causes of chronic coughing.
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