Find and Book Pulmonologists Near Me in Tucson, AZ
There are 83 Pulmonologists in Tucson, AZ and 31% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Some of the most common clinical focuses include Obstructive Lung Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease and Sleep Apnea. Popular hospitals in the area include Banner-University Medical Center South, Tucson Medical Center and Saint Joseph's Hospital.
Residents of Tucson have several healthcare systems available to them, including Carondelet Health Network, Encompass Health, and TMC Healthcare. Tucson also has two children’s hospitals: Diamond Children’s Medical Center and Tucson Medical Center for Children. Veterans in the area can receive care at Tucson VA Medical Center.
Tucson's Top-Rated Facilities
U.S. News ranks Tucson Medical Center as the #1 hospital in the city. Tucson Medical Center has over 600 licensed beds and rates as high performing in 10 procedures and conditions, including:
hip replacement
kidney failure
knee replacement
U.S. News rates Banner - University Medical Center Tucson as high performing in six procedures and conditions, including:
Pulmonary diseases are conditions that affect the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system. They can develop as a result an infection, air pollution, exposure to allergens or irritants, or tobacco smoking.
What are the most common types of pulmonary disease?
Some of the most common types of pulmonary disease are chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) asthma, and occupational lung diseases, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Occupational asthma is the most common type of occupational lung disease.
What are the signs and symptoms of pulmonary disease?
Signs and symptoms of pulmonary disease may depend on the type, but can include breathlessness, wheezing, coughing, and chest pain.
What is idiopathic pulmonary disease?
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a type of pulmonary fibrosis, which refers to scarring of the lungs. "Idiopathic" means that there is no identifiable cause for this. This condition is progressive, but some medications may help slow it down.
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