Lung Health Program

Healthy Lungs for a Lifetime of Wholeness

When it’s difficult to breathe, life can feel extra challenging. That’s why your lung health is our priority. In our connected network of care in Florida’s Heartland, you'll find the latest lung treatments and technology to help you breathe easier.

We provide services to treat conditions that affect your lungs and chest, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema. 

We’re here to help you find the right provider or a location that’s convenient for you.

Services for Whole Lung Health

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Pulmonary Conditions We Treat

With expert diagnosis capability and compassionate care, we’re here to help with conditions that affect your lungs and chest.

  • Asthma and asthmatic bronchitis
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Chronic bronchitis
  • Chronic cough
  • COPD
  • Emphysema
  • Idiopathic hypersomnia
  • Interstitial lung disease
  • Insomnia
  • Lung cancer
  • Lung infection
  • Lung nodule
  • Mesothelioma
  • Mycobacterial infection
  • Narcolepsy
  • Obstructive sleep apnea
  • Pleural disorders
  • Pneumonia
  • Portopulmonary hypertension
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Pulmonary fibrosis
  • Respiratory failure
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Shortness of breath
  • Tuberculosis
  • Vaping complications

Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutic Procedures

We combine innovative therapies with interventional pulmonology and pulmonary treatments, using advanced diagnostic testing to treat lung and chest conditions.

With 90% of our interventional pulmonary procedures performed on an outpatient basis, we can help you recover faster.

Basic Diagnostic Procedures

Flexible Bronchoscopy

During this exam, a flexible scope is moved through your main airways while you’re under general anesthesia. With video images, your care team can evaluate your airways for abnormalities. They can also suction secretions and collect samples if needed.

Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)

During BAL, sterile saline is injected through the working channel of the bronchoscope and into a specific segment of your lung. The fluid is then aspirated back out of your lung for testing so we can diagnose conditions, including inflammation, infection, cancer or bleeding.

Lung Biopsy

Biopsies, which can be performed with a needle, forceps or cryoprobe to extract a tissue sample, can help your care team detect inflammation, cancer or infection.

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Comprehensive Lung Care in the Heartland

Our leading Lung Health Program, which includes pulmonary care and radiation oncology for lung cancer, is located at our AdventHealth Sebring hospital. Our expert pulmonologists, radiation oncologists and lung health experts are ready to care for you with uncommon compassion.

At AdventHealth Sebring, we’re honored to have served the greater Florida Heartland with whole-person care and unparalleled expertise for almost a century.

Lung Cancer Screenings Save Lives

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  • Question: What happens if something is found?

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    In many cases, abnormalities found from the screening are non-cancerous.

    However, if a high cause for concern is found, your health care provider will determine the best treatment for you as soon as possible.

  • Question: What happens if something is found?

    Answer:

    In many cases, abnormalities found from the screening are non-cancerous.

    However, if a high cause for concern is found, your health care provider will determine the best treatment for you as soon as possible.

  • Question: Who should be screened?

    Answer:

    You should get screened annually if you meet the following conditions:

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    • You are between the ages of 50 to 77 (with Medicare) or 50 to 80 (with private insurance)
    • You have a smoking history of at least 20-pack years (pack years = years smoked x packs per day).
    • You quit smoking less than 15 years ago, or you are still currently smoking
    • You have no new symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath or unexplained weight loss).
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  • Question: Why are lung health screenings important?

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    Lung health screenings save lives. Lung cancer is the single leading cause of cancer death in the United States and is the second leading cause of overall death in the United States. Early screening leads to a higher chance of finding cancer in its early stages, when there are more treatment options for lung cancer and survival rates are greatly improved.

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    Receiving a lung health screening through a qualified, low-dose lung computed tomography (CT) program is the most effective way to detect lung cancer at an early stage.

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  • Question: What takes place during a lung cancer screening?

    Answer:

    A low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan, also known as a low-dose CT lung screen or LDCT scan, is the only recommended screening test for the early detection of lung cancer. Your primary care provider can refer you to us for this service.

    The scan is easy, painless and complete in minutes. There are no needles and no contrast to drink.

    During your LDCT scan, you’ll lie flat on your back on the scanner table. At various points in the scanning process, we’ll ask you to hold your breath for short intervals (about five to 10 seconds).

    There are no dietary or medication restrictions before your appointment, and you can resume your normal activities as soon as your scan is over.

Expert Lung Care That Helps You Breathe Easier

In our AdventHealth network of care, you’ll find highly skilled, compassionate pulmonologists and lung cancer care providers who can guide you to a stronger, healthier life. Find one of our experts close to you to get started. 

Award-Winning Care You Can Trust

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A Connected Network of Care for Whole Health

You’re a connected system: body, mind and spirit. And so are we. With a multidisciplinary approach to care, we reach across specialties and locations to give you the support you need to thrive. You can count on us to listen to you, respect your time, compare notes and make care decisions that meet your unique needs and goals. No matter what’s on your chart or your mind, we’re here for you every step of the way.