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Pulmonology

Lung & Respiratory Care

Struggling to breathe doing every day activities? Our pulmonologists will work with you and your primary care provider to diagnose and treat conditions of the respiratory system.

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The Most Comprehensive Pulmonology Team in the Region

Bellin Health offers the largest and most technologically advanced pulmonology team in Northeast Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, providing expert direct-patient and critical care in many of our region’s locations. Our pulmonologists specialize in diagnosing and treating all lung conditions and diseases in the respiratory system.

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We offer extensive testing services to properly assess and diagnose our patients’ conditions.

Pulmonary Function Testing

Pulmonary Function Testing involves a variety of instruments that measure and assess lung capacity, the lungs’ ability to absorb and excrete oxygen and carbon dioxide and the amount and speed of air that can be inhaled and exhaled.

Exercise Physiology Testing

These tests involve physical movement to evaluate stress, oxygen levels, respiratory muscle strength and metabolism. Tests can include the use of Infrared lights, sensors, treadmills and EKG machines.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Our specialized team works with you to develop a rehabilitation plan that teaches you how you exercise safely with your lung condition, manage your symptoms, learn about your condition and treatment options and experience improved breathing effort and overall quality of life. Typically, programs require patients to come in once or twice a week for four to 18 weeks, and it all starts with a six-minute walking assessment to establish your condition. We offer pulmonary rehab services via referral from a primary care provider. If you are interested in pulmonary rehab, talk with your provider to get started.

Our pulmonary rehabilitation program is certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR), so rest assured you will receive the highest level of care from our team.

Patient education is emphasized and is a large part of our pulmonary rehab program. You will learn about:

Oxygen therapy
Breathing retraining and other strategies for improved breathing
Importance of safe exercise
Psychological and stress assessments and counseling
Diet and nutrition
Medications and medication side effects
Other related conditions you may have, including diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and more
Smoking cessation
Other patients’ stories and experiences

Most insurance companies will cover some or all of your pulmonary rehab services, and we are happy to work with you as you contact your insurance company to verify coverage.

Have questions or wanting to get started? Talk with your primary care provider or call our team at (920) 433-3626.

The Latest Technology in Lung Biopsies

Bellin Health is proud to be the first health system in Northeast Wisconsin to use the ION Robot. This robotic-assisted, minimally invasive procedure offers patients a safe and painless option for lung biopsies, as the instruments never puncture the skin. This procedure is a key part of early lung cancer diagnosis as it can target smaller nodules, providing patients answers and peace of mind, quicker.

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Asthma or allergies causing your trouble breathing?

Bellin Health specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies and asthma-related conditions to individuals of all ages.

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