Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

Wayne Health’s Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Clinics provide primary and specialty care for those with diseases of the respiratory system or sleep-related disorders. Our team also specializes in the care of critically ill patients requiring hemodynamic (blood circulation) monitoring or procedures.

We are dedicated to serving the medical needs of residents of the Detroit metropolitan area, surrounding communities and beyond.

A comprehensive approach for all causes of respiratory conditions

Our team of physicians has long-standing experience and expertise in the evaluation and treatment of patients with a variety of lung diseases. We take a holistic approach to evaluating  patients, taking the time to go over your symptoms and to review previous testing. We create a treatment plan based upon your needs and your goals for care, taking the time to explain our approach and to educate you in the process.

We offer a wide range of diagnostic testing options for patients with respiratory conditions, including:

• Pulmonary function testing
• Home oxygen evaluation
• Exercise testing
• Echocardiograms
• Bronchoscopy (video procedure in which we look inside your lungs)
• Imaging studies, such as chest X-rays and CAT scans of the lungs
• Sleep studies

We also offer access to respiratory therapy programs, such as:

• Smoking cessation
• Pulmonary rehabilitation
• Asthma education/therapy
• CPAP management

An accredited sleep center in southeast Michigan

The sleep specialists at Wayne Health practice at the Detroit Receiving Hospital Sleep Disorders Center, which is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.  AASM accreditation is awarded to centers that can demonstrate a high standard of medical care for patients with sleep disorders.

Wayne Health doctors specialize in the treatment of a wide range of respiratory disorders affecting individuals or their families, including:

• Asthma
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease/emphysema
• Cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis
• Mycobacterial diseases, including tuberculosis
• Sarcoidosis
• Pulmonary fibrosis
• Pulmonary hypertension
• Lung mass/lung nodule
• Sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy
• Restless leg syndrome
• Thoracic (chest) cancer

The Wayne Health physician leaders of these programs are recognized regionally and nationally for their expertise in these areas of medicine.

Wayne Health doctors are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of respiratory conditions, including:

• New or Persistent Cough – Cough may be related to a minor infection or a sign of a serious disorder, especially if it lasts more than four weeks
• Shortness of Breath – Shortness of breath that limits your ability to perform daily activities, or that comes after little or no exertion, may be a warning sign of a serious respiratory disorder
• Chronic Mucus Production – Mucus, also called sputum or phlegm, is a defense response to infections or irritants.  If your mucus production has lasted a month, this could indicate lung disease.
• Wheezing – Noisy breathing that sometimes sounds like whistling is a sign that something is blocking your air passages or making them too narrow
• Coughing up Blood  – Coughing up blood may indicate a serious problem with the lungs or the air passages and should be investigated.
• Chronic Chest Pain – Unexplained chest pain that lasts for a month or more can also be a warning sign, especially if it gets worse when you breathe in or cough
• Smoking and Smoking Cessation – Smoking causes serious health problems and quitting requires commitment from the patient and counseling, as well as medications provided by our expert physicians
• Complications During Air Travel – Our experts can assess the risk of air travel and help prevent complications for people with chronic health issues, such as heart or lung disease.
• Abnormal Chest X-ray or CAT Scan – If your chest X-ray, CAT scan or any other lung imaging test has any abnormality, our experts can advise you on the seriousness of the abnormality and what should be done about it.
• Home Oxygen Therapy – If you have a chronic lung disease, our experts can help you understand why you need oxygen treatment and how to receive it.

Sleep medicine is a particular area of expertise for Wayne Health. The following symptoms may be an indication that you have a sleep disorder:

• Snoring – Chronic habitual snoring may indicate obstructive sleep apnea; our experts will arrange a sleep study.
• Excessive daytime sleepiness – Being excessively sleepy during the daytime can result from a variety of sleep disorders; our experts can assess for these and arrange appropriate testing.
• Insomnia – The inability to fall or stay asleep at night can lead to daytime symptoms, such as fatigue and napping; our experts will help you get a better night of sleep.

Wayne Health physicians and researchers are faculty members at Wayne State University School of Medicine who conduct basic, translational and clinical research. This makes the latest treatments and clinical trials available to you sooner than other providers without a medical school affiliation. Some of our areas of research include:

• Sarcoidosis
• Complications of bone marrow transplant/oncologic therapies
• Sleep medicine

The WSU Sleep Research Laboratory’s areas of research interest include control of breathing during sleep, the role of gender in the biological origin of sleep-disordered breathing, and upper airway mechanics during sleep.

For more information, please visit the links below at the WSU School of Medicine.