Interstitial Lung Disease Center - Waco, TX
Waco 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 Waco *![]() Scott & White Memorial Hospital ![]() Scott & White Memorial Hospital ![]() Scott & White Memorial Hospital ![]() Pulmonary Diseases & Internal Medicine Clinic ![]() Hisham Bismar MD & Lalitha Jagadish MD ![]() Dayaker Gagadam MD ![]() Augustine Attiah MD ![]() Dallas Lung Consultants PA ![]() Calvin Dixon MD ![]() Texas Pulmonary & Critical Care Consultants PA ![]() Texas Pulmonary & Critical Care Consultants PA ![]() Texas Pulmonary & Critical Care Consultants PA ![]() Pulmonary Consultants of Texas PA ![]() Pulmonary Consultants of Texas PA ![]() Billy M Eden MD ![]() North Texas Lung & Sleep Clinic PA ![]() North Texas Lung & Sleep Clinic PA ![]() Francis E Tacka DO PA ![]() Pulmonary Consultants of Texas PA ![]() Texas Pulmonary & Critical Care Consultants ![]() Pulmonary Consultants of Texas PA ![]() Texas Pulmonary & Critical Care Consultants ![]() Pulmonary Consultants of Texas PA ![]() Texas Pulmonary & Critical Care Consultants ![]() Pulmonary Consultants of Texas PA ![]() Texas Pulmonary & Critical Care Consultants ![]() Pulmonary Consultants of Texas PA ![]() Texas Pulmonary & Critical Care Consultants ![]() Pulmonary Consultants of Texas PA ![]() Cook Children's Medical Center Pulmonology Clinic ![]() Norman M Kopman DO ![]() Pulmonary Consultants of Texas PA ![]() K Osafo MD PA ![]() UNT Health Internal Medicine Pulmonary Dept ![]() Brazos Lung Assoc ![]() Brazos Lung Assoc ![]() Brazos Lung Assoc ![]() Consultants In Pulmonary Disease ![]() Joyce T Hohn MD PA ![]() Texas Pulmonary & Critical Care Consultants ![]() Texas Pulmonary & Critical Care Consultants ![]() Texas Pulmonary & Critical Care Consultants PA ![]() Texas Pulmonary & Critical Care Consultants PA ![]() Texas Pulmonary & Critical Care Consultants PA ![]() Texas Lung Center ![]() Texas Lung Center ![]() Texas Lung Center ![]() Texas Primary Hospitalists Group ![]() Texas Lung Center ![]() Texas Lung Center ![]() Joyce M Shotwell MD PA ![]() Baylor Martha Foster Lung Care Center ![]() Southwest Pulmonary Associates LLP ![]() Southwest Pulmonary Associates LLP ![]() Southwest Pulmonary Associates LLP ![]() Southwest Pulmonary Associates, LLP ![]() UT Southwestern Med Ctr Pulmonary & Critical Care ![]() UT Southwestern Med Ctr Pulmonary & Critical Care ![]() UT Southwestern Med Ctr Pulmonary & Critical Care ![]() UT Southwestern Med Ctr Pulmonary & Critical Care ![]() Austin Diagnostic Clinic Pulmonary ![]() Austin Diagnostic Clinic Pulmonary ![]() Austin Diagnostic Clinic Pulmonary ![]() Cain & Gilbey MDs ![]() Cain & Gilbey MDs ![]() Alpha Pulmonary ![]() Alpha Pulmonary ![]() Alpha Pulmonary ![]() Alpha Pulmonary ![]() Alpha Pulmonary ![]() David Berzon MD ![]() David Berzon MD ![]() North Texas Pulmonary ![]() Mesquite Community Hospital ![]() Pedro T Zevallos MD ![]() Charles W Prochera MD ![]() Mark A Co MD ![]() White Rock Pulmonary ![]() White Rock Pulmonary ![]() Yousef Abou-Kayyas MD ![]() Texas Pulmonary Consultants ![]() Texas Pulmonary Consultants ![]() Howard M Mintz MD ![]() Southwest Pulmonary Associates, LLP ![]() Southwest Pulmonary Associates, LLP ![]() Howard M Mintz MD ![]() Southwest Pulmonary Associates, LLP ![]() Southwest Pulmonary Associates, LLP ![]() Southwest Pulmonary Associates, LLP ![]() NJZ Medical Associates ![]() Texas Regional Asthma & Allergy Center ![]() Dallas Pulmonary Associates ![]() Sleep Medicine Consultants ![]() Asthma & Respiratory Consultants PA ![]() Bruce L Ackerman DO ![]() Pulmonary & Critical Care Consultants PA ![]() Pedro P Hani MD ![]() Pulmonary & Critical Care Consultants PA ![]() Allan N Shulkin MD ![]() Pulmonary & Critical Care Consultants PA Waco, TexasUpcoming 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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