Pulmonary Medicine

Whether you have asthma or emphysema, shortness of breath, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) or interstitial lung disease (ILD), breathing problems can cause substantial difficulty in your life. Arriving at an accurate medical diagnosis is important in developing a clear understanding of your breathing problem and in improving or resolving the issue through effective treatment. Developing a strong understanding of your breathing problem is important to finding an accurate medical diagnosis and resolving the issue through effective treatment. At Paloma Medical Group (PMG), your pulmonary doctor will take time with you to help identify the cause of your problem, help you to understand how it affects your life and formulate the right treatment plan.

Diagnosing Your Breathing Problem

We assess breathing problems through a detailed history of your symptoms combined with a thorough physical exam. We frequently use a pulmonary function test, including spirometry and chest imaging, to help diagnose your breathing problem. We will guide you through the necessary steps to ensure that you receive the most accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Your PMG pulmonary specialist provides a wide range of pulmonary services and procedures based on your individual needs. We provide pulmonary function tests, nebulizer treatments, peak expiratory flow rate monitoring and other office-based testing. More advanced procedures such as bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, bronchial thermoplasty, endobrochial ultrasound and blood gas analysis would be scheduled as outpatient procedures. These are just some of the pulmonary services we offer to diagnose and treat a variety of breathing issues that affect our patients. Whatever the cause of your breathing problem, it is important to speak with a physician who has had years of pulmonary training. We can help you understand what to expect and how to manage your condition.

Pulmonary Medicine

PMG physicians and staff take pride in our expertise and experience in the diagnosis and management of all forms of lung diseases, including but not limited to:

Find great doctors at Paloma Medical Group. Call 949-443-4303 or use our convenient Request an Appointment form. Our physicians welcome patients from Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente and nearby locations in South Orange County, CA.