Services
Pulmonary
Advanced treatment for respiratory health
Adventist Health pulmonology services support your lung health and ability to breathe. In the Central Valley, where asthma and other respiratory conditions affect thousands due to air quality challenges, we combine expertise in diagnosing and treating pulmonary conditions with the latest testing technologies and wellness regimens. We're dedicated to helping you breathe more comfortably, sleep more soundly, and enjoy activities with greater ease.
A full spectrum of respiratory care
Adventist Health offers one of the region’s most comprehensive programs for managing a wide spectrum of respiratory disorders. Our advanced diagnostics, imaging, laboratory and medical services combine for complete, coordinated care across a wide range of conditions. These include:
When to see a pulmonologist
A temporary cough or difficulty breathing due to a cold, flu, or allergies doesn’t usually require the services of a pulmonologist. However, the symptoms below could be related to a more severe lung condition and may warrant a consultation.
Our services
Learn more about our comprehensive care, including the types of testing and treatments we provide.
Complete screening and testing services
At the Lung Care Center at Adventist Health Hanford, we offer a full range of diagnostic tests to identify the causes of symptoms or to check the overall health of your respiratory system. These include:
Exercise testing
This simple six-minute walk test (6MWT), performed by a respiratory therapist, provides information about the lung capacity of patients with chronic respiratory illnesses.
Pulmonary function testing
This is done to measure how well you move air in and out of your lungs and how oxygen moves from your lungs into your blood. These tests include spirometry, lung volume testing, and diffusion capacity.
Sleep disorder testing
We offer both in-laboratory and home sleep apnea testing to get to the bottom of sleep issues, including difficulty falling or staying asleep, chronic snoring, or daytime fatigue. Depending on your diagnosis, treatment may include lifestyle or dietary changes, medications, PAP therapy, oral appliances, or surgical procedures.
Arterial blood gas testing
This is a blood test that measures the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in your blood stream. It is useful in detecting such conditions as pneumonia and COPD, as well as monitoring various treatment therapies.
Lung cancer screening for early detection
In addition, we offer lung cancer screenings at our AIC Cancer Center in Bakersfield. Smokers, ex-smokers or people experiencing a chronic cough may be advised by their primary care provider to have a lung cancer screening. This is typically done through a chest x-ray or an endobronchial ultrasound.
Certain baseline testing is also available at physician offices throughout Central California.
Personalized treatment plans
Our certified pulmonologists and respiratory therapists specialize in administering a range of treatments. Based upon our diagnostic findings and knowledge of your lifestyle, your doctor will recommend a treatment plan that may include medications, medical devices, physical therapy, lifestyle and/or diet changes, and in some cases, surgery.
Featured Service
Lung cancer screening
The Adventist Health AIS Cancer Center is accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) for excellence in lung cancer screening. You may qualify for low dose CT (LDCT) screening if you’re 55 to 77 years old, have no symptoms of lung cancer, currently smoke (or quit within the past 15 years), and have a 30-year history of heavy smoking. Early detection is the key to successful treatment, so schedule your appointment today.