UNC Health Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine at the Oaks
At UNC Health Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine at The Oaks, we treat respiratory conditions. Our providers create care plans specific to each patient’s condition, whether it’s asthma, cancer of the respiratory system, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), cystic fibrosis, and infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia. We also treat sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing problems.
Specialties
- Bronchoscopy or laryngoscopy, diagnostic tests that examine the airways
- Inhaler therapy
- Lifestyle recommendations to avoid symptom triggers
- Medications
- Pulmonary function tests to check the health of the respiratory system
- Pulmonary rehabilitation, a program to learn breathing exercises and other techniques to improve your lung function and overall health
- Thoracentesis, a procedure to remove extra lung fluid and help you breathe more easily
- Ventilator support