Interstitial Lung Disease Center - West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines 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. Pulmonologists diagnose and treat pneumonia, cancer, asthma, occupational diseases, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex disorders of the lungs. They evaluate lung function, examine the bronchial airways, and prescribe and monitor mechanical ventilation. Many pulmonary disease experts are also experts in critical care. Specialty: Pulmonary Disease Common Name: Lung Doctor Pulmonologist Doctors in West Des Moines * Chest Infectious Disease Assocs  Iowa Clin Plmnry Crtcl Cre/Slp  Iowa Clin Plmnry Crtcl Cre/Slp  VA Central Iowa Health Care Sys  VA Central Iowa Health Care Sys  Mercy Pediatric Sub Spec Clin  Mcfarland Clinic PC  Mcfarland Clinic PC  Allergy Lung & Sleep Center  Trimark Physicians Group  Trimark Physicians Group  EMH Outreach Clinic West Des Moines, IowaUpcoming Local Events2013-06-07
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Interstitial Lung DiseaseWhat is interstitial lung disease?Interstitial lung disease is a term used to refer to a particular type of inflammation... Other Related Interstitial Lung Disease ArticlesEmergency Contact for West Des Moines
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