Asthma

Proper diagnosis will enhance appropriate treatment and quality of life. Our continuity of care enables us to maintain a long-term relationship with the patient, whether in the hospital or during outpatient visits.

Asthma may be triggered by exposure to various allergens such as: tobacco or wood smoke, strong odors and sprays, pollens and outdoor molds. The weather, exercise and infections may also cause an asthma episode. We provide services for pediatric through geriatric patients.

Methacholine Challenge Testing

The Lung Centre is one of only two practices in the area to offer this exclusive test. The methacholine challenge test is one method of assessing airway responsiveness. In this test, the patient inhales an aerosol of one or more concentrations of methacholine. Results of pulmonary function tests performed before and after the inhalations are used to quantitate response. The ability of this test to find hidden asthma from a mere cough is astounding.

Occupational Lung Diseases

Dr. Jeff Selby has nearly 20 years invested as a Certified "B" Reader and is the only Pulmonologist in the area to hold this certificate. Occupational Lung Disease includes Pneumoconiosis, Asbestos, related lung diseases, and chemical inhalation injuries.

Sleep Disorders

Dr. Selby has over 12 years of experience in diagnosing and treating obstructive Sleep Apnea and interpreting over 1,000 in-home sleep studies. Janet Burnett, BS, RRT has 25 years of experience in respiratory therapy and 12 years experience in scoring over 2,000 home sleep studies. The importance of having this convenient testing in the comfort of the patient's home should not be underestimated.

Breathing Disorders

The Lung Centre diagnoses and develops treatments for COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Emphysema, Bronchitis, Pleurisy, Cough, Asthma, and other lung conditions.

Lung Cancer

Dr. Selby is a patient advocate for appropriate referrals for more extensive diagnosis and treatment of lung cancers.
 

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