Our Services
Inova Pulmonology diagnoses and manages a variety of pulmonary diseases. We offer onsite diagnostic evaluation and provide longitudinal follow-up care as indicated.
Common pulmonary conditions include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis, interstitial lung diseases, pleural effusion, pulmonary infections, pulmonary nodules and chronic cough. Sleep disorder care also falls within the field of pulmonary medicine and is offered at Inova.
Common Questions Regarding Your Treatment
- Do you have questions about commonly prescribed therapies?
- Can't remember how to use your inhaler or nebulizer?
- Do you need to troubleshoot your oxygen delivery system?
Select a link below to read more about potential and common therapies that may be prescribed by your pulmonologist.
- Inhalers and Nebulizers for Asthma
- Oxygen Therapy
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Biologic Injections
Inova Pulmonology offers the following diagnostics:
Bronchial Provocation Testing
Also known as a methacholine challenge test, this is a type of pulmonary function test used to help determine the degree of airway reactivity. It can be used to help diagnose asthma.
Bronchoscopy
This is an outpatient procedure performed under general anesthesia in order for the airways to be examined and, in many cases, biopsies of abnormal lymph nodes or lung masses to be taken. A bronchoscopy procedure may include EBUS, transbronchial or endobronchial biopsies, electromagnetic navigation, or just a bronchoalveolar lavage specimen.
Cardiopulmonary Stress Test
A cardiopulmonary stress test is an outpatient test supervised and interpreted by one of our physicians. It helps to understand the complex physiology that can explain persistent shortness of breath or activity intolerance after other testing has been already performed. A cardiac stress test as well as pulmonary maneuvers are measured during this test, which is done on a treadmill or stationary bike.
Chest X-Ray
This is an X-ray picture of the chest and will be interpreted by the patient’s physician. This can help diagnose pneumonia, pneumothorax, pleural effusion and other common conditions. If required, a CT of the chest will be ordered and can be coordinated at the outpatient radiology center of your choice.
Polysomnogram (Overnight Sleep Study)
A polysomnogram is an overnight sleep study. If appropriate, you may be able to do this as a home sleep test, or you may be scheduled for an in-lab test. This test is used to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea and other complex sleep disorders.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
The Inova Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is a medically supervised, therapeutic treatment program designed to help patients with pulmonary disease improve their quality of life and exercise capacity.
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)
PFTs are an integral part of a full pulmonary evaluation. This type of test is scheduled in our office and helps to determine the full health of the pulmonary system. Spirometry, lung volumes and diffusion capacities are all measured and interpreted by our physicians.
Six-Minute Walk
This is the gold standard test for determining a patient's oxygen requirements at rest and with activity. This test is performed on site, and the results are used to help determine the need for oxygen.
Spirometry
This is a short breathing test done to quickly assess the health of the lungs and the airways at the point of care. This is typically done for all patients at each visit.
Thoracentesis
This is an outpatient procedure performed under local anesthetic to drain and analyze fluid that builds up in the pleural space (pleural effusion). Thoracic ultrasound is used to improve the safety of this procedure.
Thoracic Ultrasound
This is a type of ultrasound test that is performed by our physicians in our office – there is no pain or radiation. Ultrasound uses sound waves to visualize body structures. Pleural effusions, pulmonary edema, pneumothorax and pneumonias can be diagnosed using this modality. Ultrasound is also used in real time during a thoracentesis procedure