Breathe easy
Griffin Hospital’s Department of Pulmonary/Respiratory Medicine incorporates diagnostic testing and treatment for disorders and diseases of the lungs and chest as well as a sleep medicine program. Diagnostic testing includes pulmonary function which assess lung impairments, arterial blood gas management, pulse oximetry – a quick non-invasive method of determining the oxygen level in blood -and fiberoptic bronchoscopy – a procedure that involves placing a viewing instrument into the lungs to diagnose and treat lung and airway problems.
This department also offers polysomnography – the science of evaluating disturbances of sleep. Treatment options include a variety of inhaled medications, chest physiotherapy, asthma management and pulmonary rehabilitation.
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Call us at (203) 732-7571
Our Services
COPD Prescription for Wellness
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Sleep Medicine
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Treatment Specialties
COPD Prescription For Wellness
If you have COPD, you’ve come to the right place. The Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Prescription for Wellness Program is part of Griffin Hospital’s Center for Prevention and Lifestyle Management, which offers health education, support and coaching to help prevent and manage chronic diseases and take active steps to increase vitality. What is the COPD Prescription for Wellness Program?. Find out more here.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
What Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Hyperbaric (high pressure) oxygen therapy is available and administered to patients in specially designed hyperbaric oxygen chambers. Breathing pure oxygen increases the level of oxygen in the bloodstream to promote wound healing by stimulating new vascular growth and facilitating the normal wound healing process in the compromised patient. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy also plays an important. Find out more here.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Who should attend Pulmonary Rehab? Our program is designed for those living with chronic lung diseases whose symptoms are compromising their quality of life and well-being. Examples include: COPD, Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema Bronchiectasis Interstitial Lung Disease Pulmonary Fibrosis Pulmonary Hypertension Sarcoidosis Lung Cancer What can I expect? Our Pulmonary Rehab team will develop an individualized, sixteen-week program tailored to. Find out more here.
Pulmonary & Respiratory Medicine Locations
- Griffin Faculty Physicians Pulmonology & Critical CareAnsonia, CT 06401
- Pulmonary Specialties PCGriffin HospitalDerby, Connecticut 06418
