Pulmonology
Pulmonary specialists at UPMC McKeesport are specially trained in the diagnosis and management of pulmonary disorders including asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, lung cancer, sarcoidosis, occupational lung disease, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary fibrosis.
To manage this variety of pulmonary disorders, UPMC McKeesport offers complete diagnostic testing including:
- pulmonary function testing – a measurement of lung function
- methacholine challenge – a test to determine if a patient has asthma
- measurements of blood-oxygen levels – used to help diagnose and assess a patient’s condition