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To schedule an appointment with
one of our Pulmonary specialists,
please call 360-738-2200.
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PeaceHealth Medical Group
Pulmonary Specialists:
Donald Berry, M.D.
Brad Diestelhorst, M.D.
Janet Seltzer, M.D.
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Pulmonary Medicine
refers to the treatment, evaluation and diagnosis of lung and breathing
disorders. At PeaceHealth Medical Group, our pulmonary physicians offer
a very personalized approach to lung care. Services range from routine
assessments of chronic cough and shortness of breath to evaluating
patients for lung transplants or specialized cancer treatment.
In their
diagnoses, our physicians often utilize Pulmonary Function Testing, or
PFT. PFT is a test comprised of various breathing maneuvers that
patients perform as directed by our technician, which measure how well
one's lungs take in and exhale air and how efficiently they transfer
oxygen into the blood. The information gathered is useful in diagnosing
certain types of lung disorders, including:
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Asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Interstitial lung disease
Pulmonary
function tests are commonly repeated over time to monitor an
individual's progress. PeaceHealth Medical Group’s Pulmonary Medicine
physicians are strongly committed to providing you with the
compassionate and comprehensive care that you deserve.
For more
information on Pulmonary Medicine, please browse our
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