There are many types of lung problems that require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Your doctor will develop a treatment plan that fits your individual needs. Asthma - As of yet, there is no cure for asthma. However, it can often be controlled with prescription medications that may help prevent or relieve symptoms, and by learning ways to manage episodes. Cystic fibrosis is treated by managing p roblems that cause lung obstruction and managing digestive problems.
Pulmonary sarcoidosis is treated with corticosteroids.
Resources The Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine diagnoses and manages all disorders of the lung and pulmonary circulation with its dedicated pulmonary procedure unit and comprehensive pulmonary function laboratory. The division directs the Medical Intensive Care Unit and provides consultative services for all critical care areas throughout the University of Maryland Medical Center. The division also maintains a progressive care unit for patients with rehabilitation potential. The Division of Pediatric Pulmonology and Allergy has expertise in the diagnosis and management of persistent asthmatics and have several research projects examining methods to improve asthma care for children. The division offers full services for the evaluation, management and education of children and their families with asthma, chronic respiratory diseases, and disorders of breathing, allergic disease, and immunologic deficiencies.