Pleural Effusion Center - Portland, OR
Portland Pulmonologist Doctors for Pleural EffusionType 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 Portland * Oregon Health Sci Unv Pul Crit  Kaiser Permanente Northwest PUL  Legacy Sleep Medicine  Legacy Sleep Medicine  Legacy Sleep Medicine  Legacy Sleep Medicine  Legacy Sleep Medicine  Legacy Sleep Medicine  Legacy Sleep Medicine  Legacy Sleep Medicine  Legacy Sleep Medicine  Childrens Hosp Legacy Emanuel P  William F Mcbride MD  Oregon Pulmonary Associates  Oregon Pulmonary Associates  Oregon Pulmonary Associates  Oregon Pulmonary Associates  Oregon Pulmonary Associates  Oregon Pulmonary Associates  Oregon Pulmonary Associates  Oregon Pulmonary Associates  Portland Lung Clinic  Portland Lung Clinic  Oregon Clinic Pulmonology  Oregon Clinic PC  Oregon Clinic PC  Oregon Clinic PC  Oregon Clinic PC  Oregon Clinic PC  Oregon Clinic PC  Oregon Clinic PC  Oregon Clinic PC  Oregon Clinic PC  Oregon Clinic PC  Oregon Clinic PC  Oregon Clinic PC  Oregon Clinic PC  Oregon Clinic PC  Oregon Clinic PC  Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Med  Kaiser Mount Talbert Med Ctr  Kaiser Mount Talbert Med Ctr  Kaiser Mount Talbert Med Ctr  Kaiser Mount Talbert Med Ctr  Kaiser Mount Talbert Med Ctr  Kaiser Mount Talbert Med Ctr  Kaiser Mount Talbert Med Ctr  Kaiser Mount Talbert Med Ctr  Kaiser Mount Talbert Med Ctr  Kaiser Mount Talbert Med Ctr  Providence Pulmonary Medicine  Tuality Pulmonary/Sleep Medcn  Yamill Vly Pulmonary Sleep Ctr  Salem Pulmonary Associates  Salem Pulmonary Associates  Salem Pulmonary Associates Portland, OregonPortland is a city located in the Northwestern United States, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the state of Oregon. It has been referred to as the most environmentally friendly or "green" city in the United States, and the 2nd most in the world. The city and region are noted for strong land-use planning and investment in light rail, supported by Metro, a distinctive regional-government. Portland is known for its large number of microbreweries and microdistilleries, and its coffee fanaticism. Upcoming Local Events2013-05-25
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Pleural EffusionWhat is pleural effusion?A pleural effusion is a collection of fluid in the space between the two linings (pleura) of the lung. When we breathe, it is like a bellows. We inhale air into our lungs and the ribs move out and the... Other Related Pleural Effusion ArticlesEmergency Contact for Portland
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