Lung & Respiratory Care
Also known as Pulmonology
Expert Care for Breathing and Lung Conditions
Lung & Respiratory Care at Exeter Hospital provides specialized programs and support for patients with chronic lung conditions such as COPD, asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
Our team combines expert medical guidance, supervised exercise and education to help patients manage symptoms, improve breathing and maintain independence in daily life. With personalized care and compassionate support, we’re here to help you breathe easier and live more fully.
Conditions We Treat
Our specialists care for a wide range of conditions, including:
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema
- Pulmonary fibrosis and other interstitial lung diseases
- Pneumonia and lung infections
- Lung nodules and cancer
- Sleep-related breathing disorders
- Occupational and environmental lung disease
More About Lung & Respiratory Care
Exeter Hospital offers a full spectrum of lung and respiratory services, such as:
- Pulmonary function testing to measure how well your lungs work
- Imaging and diagnostic evaluations
- Oxygen therapy and respiratory treatments
- Bronchoscopy and other minimally invasive procedures
- Advanced therapies for chronic conditions
- Pulmonary rehabilitation and conditioning programs
Exeter Hospital's Lung Cancer Screening service provides low-dose chest CT (LDCT) lung cancer screening to adults who meet the United States Preventive Services Task Force eligibility criteria or the Medicare coverage criteria and have an order for a LDCT screening from their healthcare provider.
Pulmonary Conditioning Program
For patients with COPD and other chronic lung diseases, we offer a structured eight-week pulmonary conditioning program. Under the direction of a board-certified pulmonary physician, patients work with respiratory therapists and physical therapists to improve strength, reduce shortness of breath and restore independence in daily activities.
Pulmonary Maintenance Program
After completing the conditioning program, many patients benefit from continued support. Our Pulmonary Maintenance Program provides long-term, supervised exercise and education in a group setting. This program helps patients maintain the progress they’ve made, build confidence and stay active while managing their lung condition. It also offers ongoing monitoring, encouragement and peer support to keep patients on track toward better health and quality of life.
Classes & Events
Explore Exeter Hospital’s upcoming classes and community events designed to help you stay healthy, build connections, receive support, and learn new skills.
