Interstitial Lung Disease Center - East Hartford, CT
East Hartford 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 Hartford *![]() Adiraju Bayan Hashim Jha & Yekta MDs ![]() Asthma Center Connecticut Children's Medical Center ![]() Connecticut Multispecialty Group Pulmonary Disease& Internal Medicine ![]() Connecticut Multispecialty Group Pulmonary Disease& Internal Medicine ![]() Hartford Hospital Clinical Research Center Inc ![]() Capitol Chest Physicians ![]() Connecticut Multispecialty Group Pulmonary Disease& Internal Medicine ![]() Leslie B Lindenberg MD ![]() Connecticut Multispecialty Group Pulmonary Disease& Internal Medicine ![]() Connecticut Multispecialty Group Pulmonary Disease& Internal Medicine ![]() Connecticut Multispecialty Group Pulmonary Disease& Internal Medicine ![]() Connecticut Multispecialty Group Pulmonary Disease& Internal Medicine ![]() Connecticut Multispecialty Group Pulmonary Disease& Internal Medicine ![]() Connecticut Multispecialty Group Pulmonary Disease& Internal Medicine ![]() Margaret Woznica MD & Zbigniew Woznica MD ![]() Prime Healthcare PC - Pulmonology/Internal Medicine ![]() St Francis Hospital Pulmonary Medicine ![]() St Francis Hospital Pulmonary Medicine ![]() St Francis Hospital Pulmonary Medicine ![]() Prime Healthcare PC - Pulmonology/Internal Medicine ![]() St Francis Hospital Pulmonary Medicine ![]() Prime Healthcare PC - Pulmonology/Internal Medicine ![]() St Francis Hospital Pulmonary Medicine ![]() Pulmonary & Internal Medicine Associates ![]() Prime Healthcare PC - Pulmonology/Internal Medicine ![]() Prime Healthcare PC - Pulmonology/Internal Medicine ![]() St Francis Hospital Pulmonary Medicine ![]() Prime Healthcare PC - Pulmonology/Internal Medicine ![]() Northeastern Pulmonary ![]() Northeastern Pulmonary ![]() Northeastern Pulmonary ![]() Hospital for Special Care Pulmonary Medicine ![]() New Britain General Hospital Pulmonary Medicine ![]() Hospital for Special Care Pulmonary Medicine ![]() Hospital for Special Care Pulmonary Medicine ![]() Joseph A Harrison MD ![]() Grove Hill Medical Center Pulmonology ![]() Grove Hill Medical Center Pulmonology ![]() Pulmonary & Infectious Diseases ![]() Pulmonary & Infectious Diseases ![]() Pulmonary & Infectious Diseases ![]() Lawrence Glaubiger MD ![]() Younus Masih MD ![]() Pulmonary Associates ![]() Giosa & Brown Pulmonary Associates ![]() Giosa & Brown Pulmonary Associates ![]() Richard A Smith MD ![]() Pulmonary Associates Of Bristol ![]() Pulmonary Associates Of Bristol ![]() Pulmonary Associates Of Bristol ![]() Pulmonary Associates Of Bristol ![]() Pacifico Flores Jr. MD ![]() Pulmonary Physicians of Norwich ![]() Pulmonary Physicians of Norwich ![]() Pulmonary Physicians of Norwich ![]() Pulmonary Physicians of Norwich ![]() Pulmonary Physicians of Norwich ![]() Jegathesan & Jegathesan MDs ![]() Robert J Bundy MD ![]() Robert J Bundy MD ![]() CT Medical Group ![]() Jacob S Loke MD ![]() Waterbury Pulmonary ![]() Waterbury Pulmonary ![]() Waterbury Pulmonary ![]() Waterbury Pulmonary ![]() Waterbury Pulmonary ![]() Franklin Medical Group PC ![]() Franklin Medical Group PC ![]() Richard Krinsky MD ![]() Harbor Medical Associates LLC ![]() Pulmonary Associates of New Haven ![]() Pulmonary Associates of New Haven ![]() Pulmonary Associates of New Haven ![]() Yale Occupational & Environmental Medicine ![]() Pulmonary Associates of New Haven ![]() Pulmonary Associates of New Haven ![]() Pulmonary Care PC ![]() Lung Associates of Connecticut ![]() Chapel Pulmonary & Critical Care ![]() Pulmonary Care PC ![]() Yale Pulmonary & Critical Care ![]() Yale Pulmonary & Critical Care ![]() Yale Pulmonary & Critical Care ![]() Yale Pulmonary & Critical Care ![]() Yale Pulmonary & Critical Care ![]() Yale Pulmonary & Critical Care ![]() Yale Pulmonary & Critical Care ![]() Yale Pulmonary & Critical Care ![]() Yale Pulmonary & Critical Care ![]() Yale Pulmonary & Critical Care ![]() Yale Pulmonary & Critical Care ![]() Yale Pulmonary & Critical Care ![]() Yale Pulmonary & Critical Care ![]() Yale Pulmonary & Critical Care ![]() Yale Pulmonary & Critical Care ![]() Yale Pulmonary & Critical Care ![]() Yale Pulmonary & Critical Care ![]() Yale Pulmonary & Critical Care ![]() Yale Pulmonary & Critical Care East Hartford, ConnecticutUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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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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