Our pulmonologists have expertise in diagnosing and treating lung conditions common in patients of Asian descent. What truly sets us apart is that we are dedicated to providing culturally-sensitive and expert care. With an interpreter by your side throughout your visit, you can rest assured that you'll receive the personalized care and support you deserve throughout your treatment.
Asian Lung Clinic
Culturally-sensitive respiratory care
People of Asian descent are more susceptible to certain lung illnesses such as lung cancer, TB and asthma, according to the American Lung Association. At the Asian Lung Clinic, our care is tailored with you in mind. We provide an interpreter who stays with you throughout the appointment and offers translation services if needed. We'll also work with your primary care provider to figure out the very best treatment plan for you. You should come to us if you have:
- Trouble breathing
- Shortness of breath
- Feel like you're not getting enough air
- Decreased ability to exercise
- Constant cough, wheezing
- Coughing up blood or mucus
- Pain or discomfort when breathing
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Conditions
You can live a full and active life after being diagnosed with lung condition or a chronic pulmonary disease. When you get your condition evaluated, we can treat and manage it, especially if it's caught early. We specialize in such areas like:
Asthma
Chronic cough
COPD
Interstitial lung diseases
Lung nodules
Pulmonary fibrosis
Testing
You can breathe easier knowing that our testing is relatively painless but very effective. To measure your lung function or check you for lung abnormalities, we use procedures such as:
- CT scans or X-ray
- Diffusing capacity
- Cardiopulmonary exercise testing
- Lung volume
- Spirometry
Treatments
Once we've diagnosed you, our specialists get you treatment designed for you. From medications, to therapy and technology, you can get it all from Tufts Medicine, including:
- BiPAP Machine
- Bland Aerosol Therapy
- Croup tents
- Incentive spirometer
- Medical intensive care unit
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Inhalers, medications + nebulizers
- Oxygen therapy
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