Pulmonology

Jackson Health System provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for adults and children dealing with diseases involving the respiratory tract.

Medical Conditions Treated

  • Breathing Difficulties
  • Chronic Cough
  • Chronic Lung Disease in Premature Infants
  • Noisy Breathing
  • Recurring Pneumonia
  • Asthma
  • Sleep Disorders/Apnea
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Diseases
  • Respiratory
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Asthma
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Bronchiectasis

Medical Conditions Treated

  • Breathing Difficulties
  • Chronic Cough
  • Chronic Lung Disease in Premature Infants
  • Noisy Breathing
  • Recurring Pneumonia
  • Asthma
  • Sleep Disorders/Apnea
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Diseases
  • Respiratory
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Asthma
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Bronchiectasis

Tests, Treatments & Procedures

  • Pulmonary function studies
  • Bronchoscopies (diagnostic procedures)
  • Pulmonary rehab procedure for patients with transplant, when patients are recovering they need rehab to build up muscles
  • Pulmonary Prehab – exercise training before surgery
  • Diagnostic testing to see if patient needs oxygen – 6 min walk
  • Exercise protocol
  • High altitude simulation test (plane ready)
  • Patient education to teach patients how to breathe easier on their own

Tests, Treatments & Procedures

  • Pulmonary function studies
  • Bronchoscopies (diagnostic procedures)
  • Pulmonary rehab procedure for patients with transplant, when patients are recovering they need rehab to build up muscles
  • Pulmonary Prehab – exercise training before surgery
  • Diagnostic testing to see if patient needs oxygen – 6 min walk
  • Exercise protocol
  • High altitude simulation test (plane ready)
  • Patient education to teach patients how to breathe easier on their own

Meet the Team

Students: Interested in getting training for Pulmonology?