Pulmonary Diseases

Expert Lung Care to Help You Breathe Easier

Pulmonary disorders are diseases and conditions that involve your lungs. When you have trouble breathing, your quality of life can take a sharp downturn. University Health System’s team of lung specialists provides expert treatment to help you breathe easier and live as fully as possible.

High-Performing Pulmonology Program

A pioneering lung transplant program is one part of our program in pulmonary diseases that is recognized as high-performing by U.S. News & World Report. We’re home to the only accredited cystic fibrosis program in South Texas for both children and adults, and offer expert care in asthma, COPD, sleep disorders and pneumonia, among other conditions.

Local Expertise, International Recognition

University pulmonary specialists provide advanced care for adult and pediatric lung conditions ranging from common allergies to lung transplants. Our partnership with UT Health San Antonio means you don’t have to go far to find the latest technology and advanced treatments for lung disease. You have access to our internationally recognized pulmonary care right here at home:

• One of the leading lung transplant programs in the world, with one of the shortest wait times for transplant in the nation
• One of only two cystic fibrosis care centers in South Texas accredited by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
• Largest cystic fibrosis center in the area, with more patients choosing University for their care than any other program
• Largest pulmonary hypertension program in South Texas
• More pulmonologists on staff, providing access to specialized lung care not available in many hospitals

We also are San Antonio and South Texas’ first health system to earn Magnet status — a prestigious designation the American Nurses Credentialing Center awards only to healthcare providers with a proven track record of providing excellent care and positive outcomes.