Pulmonary Medicine

In the Christie Clinic Department of Pulmonary Medicine, we provide comprehensive care for a wide range of respiratory conditions, from common ailments to complex disorders. With a focus on excellence in patient care, our team strives to improve the lives of our patients and advance the field of pulmonary medicine.

We provide services and treatment for:

• Asthma
• COPD
• Pulmonary fibroids
• Lung cancer
• Pulmonary function testing
• Other respiratory conditions

Inspire^® Therapy

We are proud to partner with the Christie Clinic Sleep Center and the Christie Clinic Department of ENT to offer patients a treatment option for obstructive sleep apnea. Inspire therapy is a breakthrough obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment option for those who cannot use Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy. OSA affects 22 million Americans. When left untreated, OSA can cause vehicle and workplace accidents, worsening mood and memory, stroke, heart attack, and even death. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the airway collapses during sleep and blocks the flow of oxygen to the brain. The brain senses a lack of oxygen and wakes the body up just long enough to take a breath, then falls back asleep. This cycle repeats throughout the night and causes poor, disruptive sleep. Inspire works inside the body with a patient’s natural breathing process to treat sleep apnea. Mild stimulation opens the airway during sleep, allowing oxygen to flow naturally. The patient uses a small handheld remote to turn Inspire on before bed and off again when they wake up. 

Thank you for choosing the Christie Clinic Department of Pulmonary Medicine for your respiratory health needs. We are honored to serve you and look forward to helping you breathe easier and live healthier lives.