Pulmonary Care
Board-certified pulmonologists at Adena Health offer expert, compassionate treatment for a variety of lung diseases and conditions. Our mission is to provide complete care, ensuring every patient breathes easier and lives a fuller, healthier life.
Why choose Adena Pulmonary?
Any disease or disorder that limits your lung function is known as a pulmonary (lung) disease. Additionally, as anyone who has experienced troubled breathing knows, it's difficult to focus on living your best life when you can't breathe.
Adena's caring and knowledgeable pulmonologists put patients first, using evidence-based medicine to empower you with the knowledge and treatment plan needed to live your life as comfortably as possible.
We treat lung conditions such as lung cancer, COPD, asthma, sleep apnea, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, and bronchitis with the same expertise you'd find at larger treatment centers and hospitals. Should lung cancer strike, we work quickly to schedule appointments and procedures and to acquire any needed referrals all right here in your south central and southern Ohio communities.
Our pulmonologists work closely with your primary care doctor and any other referring providers to create a customized treatment plan for you. This collaborative approach ensures you'll have the ongoing support and care that's specific to your needs.
Specialty programs or treatments, notable partnerships
Lung cancer: early detection and prevention
Lung cancer, one of the most common and serious types of cancer, requires timely detection and intervention. At Adena, we understand the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, and offer advanced diagnostic testing and equipment, as well as a holistic approach to health and wellness aimed at lung cancer prevention.
Our dedicated lung cancer screening program is tailored for those at heightened risk. Utilizing state-of-the-art, low-dose radiation CT chest scans, we ensure a thorough yet minimally invasive examination, prioritizing patient comfort and safety.
Our holistic approach to lung health and wellness focuses on prevention by offering a range of educational opportunities aimed at lung cancer risk reduction. Key program features include:
Tobacco cessation: Smoking remains the leading cause of lung cancer. Our cessation programs provide resources and support to help individuals quit smoking and embrace a tobacco-free lifestyle.
Nutritional guidance: A balanced diet, rich in antioxidants and essential nutrients, can play a pivotal role in cancer prevention. Our nutritionists offer personalized advice to fortify your body against potential threats.
Physical activity: Regular exercise enhances lung capacity and overall respiratory health. Our fitness experts can guide you through routines that bolster lung function.
Environmental awareness: Limiting exposure to harmful environmental factors, such as pollutants and carcinogens, is crucial. We provide insights into creating a healthier living environment, emphasizing the dangers of secondhand smoke.
Navigating COPD: diagnosis and management
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung condition that restricts airflow and causes shortness of breath, chronic cough, wheezing, and mucus production. COPD is caused primarily by chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Awareness and timely medical consultation can make a significant difference in the quality of life for those living with COPD. By addressing the condition in its initial stages, patients can significantly alleviate symptoms and reduce the risk of associated complications, including other respiratory diseases, lung cancer, and cardiovascular issues.
Diagnosing COPD involves a combination of physical examinations and specific diagnostic tests such as chest X-rays, CT scans, and pulmonary function tests (PFT).
Navigating asthma: diagnosis and management
Asthma is a chronic and complex respiratory condition that involves the inflammation and narrowing of the airways, making it difficult for individuals to breathe. When exposed to triggers, such as allergens or irritants, the airways become inflamed, leading to symptoms like wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath.
Diagnosing Asthma involves a combination of physical exam, pulmonary function test (PFT), Methacholine challenge, imaging and labs.
Prevention and Long-term control focuses on avoiding triggers, monitoring lung function at home, and following an asthma action plan developed with your pulmonologist..
Technologies and procedures
Advanced technology helps to provide answers sooner and give you more treatment options. Explore our innovative tools to diagnose and treat lung conditions.
Our providers
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David Dennis, MD
Rajinish Jesudoss, MD
Jack McDermott D.C., CNP
Cynthia Michael, MD
