Expertly Treating a Wide Array of Pulmonary Conditions
For specialized pulmonary disease treatment near you, rely on the team of experts at West Coast Pulmonary & Sleep Disorders Center. Since our clinic’s founding in 2004, we’ve treated more than 10,000 satisfied patients and become the premier pulmonary care provider in Ventura County. When you turn to us for assistance with a pulmonary condition, you can expect to receive highly individualized treatment recommendations and an unparalleled care experience.
Pulmonary Conditions Treated
From asthma to lung cancer and everything in between, the board-certified providers at West Coast Pulmonary & Sleep Disorders Center have experience treating a wide range of diseases affecting the lungs. Some of the most common pulmonary conditions we see include:
Certain substances and conditions, such as dust, pollen, animal dander, cold or humid air, upper respiratory infections, or stress may trigger an asthmatic attack. When the airways react the muscles around them tighten. This causes the airways to narrow and less air flows to the lungs.
Asthma frequently develops in childhood and is the most common cause of chronic illness in children. In the United States more than 22 million people are known to have asthma with 6 million being children.
Effective medications are available to help control and treat asthma. Patients who work closely with their physicians are able to manage the disease effectively and live relatively healthy and active lives.
Cigarette smoking is the most common cause of chronic bronchitis. Other contributors may be bacterial or viral infections, or environmental pollution.
Management includes smoking cessation and regular use of bronchodilators and other pulmonary medications.
COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States and Canada. The leading risk factor for COPD is smoking. COPD can also cause high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension) which can lead to heart disease. There is no cure for COPD and the damage caused to the airways and lungs cannot be reversed.
Treatments and lifestyle changes can help patients remain more active and slow the progress of the disease.
We partner with tertiary centers for co-management.
The main symptoms are shortness of breath (dyspnea), breathing difficulty and reduced capacity for physical activity, cough, fatigue, loss of appetite and weight loss.
Smoking accounts for 85% of people who die from emphysema. Quitting smoking can slow the disease down, however, a large part of the disease process is not reversible.
Treatment generally consists of preventative measures such as smoking cessation and flu vaccinations in addition to bronchodilators and other pulmonary medications. Advanced emphysema may be treated with oxygen therapy.
A CT scan may show the features of scarring. The diagnosis is confirmed by a lung biopsy generally performed by a thoracic surgeon. Treatment involves prednisone to suppress the autoimmune process. In patients who do not respond to prednisone additional chemotherapy or immunosuppressant agents may be used.
We partner with tertiary centers for co-management.
Inhaling certain substances can damage the airways and lungs and cause or worsen conditions such as asthma, asbestosis, lung cancer, emphysema, bronchitis, and others. Repeated and long-term exposure to certain irritants can lead to an array of lung diseases that may have lasting effects, even after exposure ceases.
We partner with tertiary centers for co-management.
The most common symptoms are shortness of breath (dyspnea), chest pain especially when breathing in, cough, shallow rapid breathing, fever and chills. Coughs usually bring up mucous (sputum). Pneumonia is usually treated with antibiotics.
Other disorders may cause pulmonary hypertension such as congestive heart failure, malfunction of the heart valves or congenital heart diseases (heart problems at birth). Lung disorders such as COPD or emphysema, fibrosis of the lung, pulmonary embolism (blood clots to the lung) and obstructive sleep apnea can cause pulmonary hypertension. Symptoms may include difficulty breathing with activity, chest pain, lightheadedness or fainting.
Treatment involves treating the underlying cause, however, frequently this disease cannot be cured and may worsen.
We partner with tertiary centers for co-management.
Shortness of breath (dyspnea) and chronic cough may be the first symptoms, but sarcoidosis can begin suddenly with the appearance of skin rashes or red bumps on the face, arms, or shins or inflammation of the eyes. It is not unusual for the patient to experience weight loss, fatigue, night sweats, and fever.
Although sarcoidosis occurs in all races and both genders, the most susceptible populations seem to be of African-American, Scandinavian, German, Irish, or Puerto Rican origin. Some patients require prolonged treatment with prednisone.
We partner with tertiary centers for co-management.
Get the Care You Need
If you’d like to speak with one of the pulmonary specialists at our clinic, contact West Coast Pulmonary & Sleep Disorders Center today. We have offices in Oxnard and Camarillo, and we’d be happy to set up an appointment at whichever location is most convenient for you. Both offices are open on weekdays from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and if you require prompt attention for a pulmonary condition, you’ll be glad to know that we have same- and next-day availability. And for patients outside our area or those who find it difficult to attend an in-person appointment, we’re pleased to offer state-of-the-art telemedicine services.