Lung Procedures, Tests & Treatments

Oxygen cylinders are metal tanks that store compressed oxygen and can be used in and out of the home. In this video, we will share how to use and care for oxygen in metal tanks.

Oxygen therapy can help people with lung disease feel better and be more active. Learn about the ways oxygen therapy can help improve your quality of life.

Learn about the different types of home oxygen and the accessories you use for each.

It can be a big adjustment for someone to start using oxygen therapy. The support of a friend or loved one can make the transition much easier. Read what real patients and caregivers have to say about supporting someone on oxygen.

This video will help you get started with oxygen therapy and adjust to life on oxygen.

It may take more planning, but many people successfully travel while using oxygen therapy. Learn some key points to consider before you travel with oxygen.

Oxygen therapy can be an important part of treatment for people living with lung disease. It is important to learn how to use oxygen therapy safely so you can protect yourself and those around you from harm.

Pulmonary exercise tests measure how well your lungs work when you are active.

Lung function tests (or pulmonary function tests) include a variety of tests that check how well the lungs work.

Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR/Rehab) can help people with chronic lung disease improve lung function, reduce symptoms and improve quality of life through exercise and education.

The pulse oximeter, or Pulse Ox, is an electronic device that measures the saturation of oxygen carried in your red blood cells.

Robotic thoracic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery used in thoracic procedures for some lung cancer cases.

Bronchoscopy technology has advanced with the development of robotic-assisted bronchoscopy (also known as robotic bronchoscopy).

Spirometry is the most common type of pulmonary function or breathing test that measures how much air you can breathe in and out of your lungs.

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A thoracotomy is a surgical procedure in which a cut is made between the ribs to see and reach the lungs or other organs in the chest or thorax.

This procedure is done by inserting a small needle or tube in the space between the lung and chest wall, known as the pleural space, to remove fluid that has accumulated there.

Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is a type of minimally invasive thoracic surgery that can remove parts of the diseased lung and lymph nodes.