When Leslie learned that she had emphysema, it was heart-breaking. She struggled to breathe — whether riding a bike or going up a flight of stairs. She knew she needed to find a lung disease specialist. That's when she came to Temple. After receiving treatment, her quality of life has greatly improved. She can ride a bike again and walk up stairs; she can even keep up with her grandchildren.
If you live with a serious lung disease, you know that nothing else matters when you can’t breathe. Going to work, preparing meals or even climbing the stairs can be difficult. The Temple Lung Center has the experience, the technology and the treatment options to help you breathe easier and enjoy life.
The Region’s Leading Lung Center
There’s a reason that Temple is the Philadelphia region’s most respected lung center. Patients at Temple have access to:
- 20+ sub-specialized lung disease programs with highly focused, personalized care from a team that is trained in treating your specific condition.
- Internationally known doctors that have pioneered new technologies and written guidelines that other doctors follow.
- Collaborative team with years of experience and in-depth knowledge of the latest advancements in treatment options.
- Next-day appointments at 5 convenient locations.
To schedule an appointment with a Temple Lung Center specialist, call 888-812-7375 or fill out the appointment request form.
Conditions We Treat
The Temple Lung Center’s lung specialists provide customized treatment plans for all types of pulmonary conditions, including:
- Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema
- Interstitial lung disease, such as pulmonary fibrosis (including IPF) and sarcoidosis
- Lung cancer
- Lung nodules
- Pleural and mediastinal disorders, including pleural effusion
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Respiratory failure
- Sleep apnea and insomnia