Pulmonology

• Bronchoscopy
• Thoracentesis
• Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT)
• Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPET)
• Bronchial Challenge Tests

Types of Pulmonary Function Tests include:

• Spirometry
• Lung volumes by plethysmography
• Diffusion capacity
• Exercise stress testing with gas exchange
• ECG recordings
• Asthma assessments include methacholine and exercise challenge
• Six minute walk sub-maximal exercise testing
• Arterial blood gas test (blood test for oxygenation and ventilation)

American Lung Association

Freedom From Smoking Facilitator Guide

Smoking Cessation Classes

• Asthma
• Cancer
• Chest Infections and Injuries
• Complex Sleep Disorders
• Complications with AIDS
• COPD
• Emphysema
• Pneumonia
• Pulmonary Fibrosis
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Pulmonary Vascular Diseases
• Tuberculosis
• Uncommon Pulmonary Disorders
• COVID Conditions

• Treatment for acute respiratory failure or distress
  
• Airway management – including BiPap/CPAP therapies – to provide mechanical breathing assistance that helps sleep apnea and lung conditions
• Breathing exercises
• Home care teaching, including use of medical devices and therapies

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• Aerosol administration
• Breathing exercise
• Bronchial hygiene
• Bronchodilator therapy
• CPT and postural drainage
• Home care instruction
• Home care teaching of aerosol therapy
• Incentive spirometry
• Medical gas administration
• Oxygen analysis and administration

Patient information tab: Here the information of do’s and don’ts prior to a PFT and the New patient information form to fill out for a new office visit with us.

Pre-Appointment Checklist

Pulmonology New Patient Forms

Dr. Kevin Strait is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in addition to being board certified in pulmonary disease. He specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases that affect the lungs and respiratory system.

Dr. Strait provides comprehensive care for a spectrum of pulmonary diseases such as asthma, bronchiectasis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, and sarcoidosis.

Dr. Strait received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA, in 1993. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathy degree in 2001 from Midwestern University – Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale, followed by an internship and residency at the University of Minnesota, Department of Medicine. His fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care was also at the University of Minnesota.