Alpha-1 antitrypsin, or AAT, is a protein made in the liver that circulates in the bloodstream. AAT protects healthy tissues from damage by the body’s disease-fighting immune system cells.

Asthma is a disease that affects your lungs. It is one of the most common long-term diseases of children, but adults can have asthma, too. Learn more about asthma signs and symptoms.

Bronchiectasis is a condition that is diagnosed when your lung’s airways become damaged and widened.

The COPD Clinic at CHRISTUS Health focuses on helping COPD patients proactively manage their pulmonary disease and improve their quality of life.

CT scans are used when a physician suspects a medical problem that is not easily detectable from a conventional physical examination. It assists physicians in better seeing a variety of areas, such as the spine, head, abdomen and chest, including detailed imaging of the heart.

Our diagnostics staff is comprised of highly trained professionals eager to identify your specific needs. Once a diagnosis has been made, the journey to recovery continues with your physician as your guide.

Board-certified radiologists direct a comprehensive 24-hour imaging service including general X-rays, CT scans, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, heart scans, fluoroscopy, digital radiography, radiography, PET/CT scans, special procedures, and a 1.5 Tesla MRI.

PET scans can be used to detect cancer, heart disease, and brain disorders, among other conditions. This information can be used by your doctor to diagnose, monitor or treat your condition. PET scans detect abnormalities in diseases before other imaging tests, such as X-rays or CT scans.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a comprehensive program for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Our pulmonology team provides a comprehensive outpatient program with individualized programs in a group setting.

Ultrasound s a medical imaging technique used to produce images of the human body. Ultrasounds can be used in many situations because they rely on sound waves rather than radiation. This technology is commonly used for obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology, urology and many other specialties.

Like visible light, X-rays are electromagnetic radiation. X-rays, on the other hand, are much more powerful and can pass through most objects, including humans. Images of tissues and structures within the body can be obtained using medical x-rays.