At Pulmonary Associates we take this to mean more than providing good medicine, new therapies for treating pulmonary diseases, and counting the number of patients that come through our door everyday. Being able to provide a sense of security and well being to each and everyone of our patients is part of our commitment to excellence.
Services
Chest x-ray is used to evaluate the lungs, heart and chest wall and may be used to help diagnose shortness of breath, persistent cough, fever, chest pain or injury. It may also be used to help diagnose and monitor treatment for a variety of lung conditions such as pneumonia and emphysema. Our X-ray technician is registered with The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists so you can feel confident in their skill and expertise while performing the x-ray.You will be asked to remove some of your clothes and to wear a gown during the exam.
Pulmonary Associates of the Southeast PC employs Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapists to perform the pulmonary function tests (PFT). We perform simple spirometry to complete PFT. A respiratory therapist administers the pulmonary function test, which is a series of breathing maneuvers performed by the patient while seated, or seated in a booth.
SLEEP APNEA is a disorder that affects a person's breathing during sleep. A person with sleep apnea has times during sleep in which air cannot flow normally into the lungs. The block in airflow is usually caused by collapse of the soft tissues in the back of the throat and tongue during sleep. Sleep Apnea can affect anyone at any age and cause major health problems if untreated (such as, hypertension, diabetes, depression, obesity, and heart arrhythmia).A disorder in which your breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep.
You will repeat the spirometry test immediately after inhaling the methacholine and again a few minutes later. If your lung function does not change after the lowest used dose of methacholine, you will inhale the next higher dose of methacholine that is a little stronger than the first does. You will then do spirometry again.
Reviews (10)
Nelson Henderson
May 17, 2022
Susan Abernathy
May 08, 2022
Dr. Beatty is the kindest, most caring doctor I have ever associated with. He saved my life when I was in the hospital with double pneumonia. I would not go to anyone else. Skye and Jennifer are both wonderful, caring and kind. Everyone in the office is wonderful. Could not find another place as kind and caring as Pulmonary Associates.
Lucy Holt
Apr 26, 2022
Kari Clackum
Apr 24, 2022
Dr Beaty is the best doctor in the southeast! He is so caring and thorough. He always listen to everything and is going to find out what is wrong! His NP Skye is wonderful too! She is always very attentive and helpful! The whole office staff is amazing. They are always very prompt when leaving messages! I have been a patient for 25 years and would never leave!
Neal Johnson
Apr 16, 2022
Dr Beaty is amazing. Extremely knowledgeable and he shows a lot of care for his patients. He took a situation that I had been dealing with concerning medication so serious that he completely settled it within an hour what some other doctors had been unable to do for a week. He shows urgency and true concern. Would easily recommend him for anyone needing a primary care doctor or pulmonologist.
Pam LaGrone
Apr 04, 2022
Charles Hueske
Mar 02, 2022
I am blessed to have been referred to Pulmonary Associates by my general practitioner. Nervous at first, the staff is very patient and willing to explain any concerns I had. The fear of the unknown faded as they ran tests, told me how and why it works, and talked over the results in detail, filling in the parts where my gaze went fuzzy. I have been seeing Dr. Kimberly Bridges almost a year, and I am nothing short of amazed at the time and effort she gives me each visit.
Frustration can be a part of any medical issue. Dr. Bridges strives to ease my restless nature by assuring that I do not leave her facility without an understanding of what is both my cause, and what I can expect of my treatments and procedures, as well as what to expect as a time frame for healing and the extent that I may or may not progress. It is sometimes a hard conversation, but I never have to leave wondering if I should have asked more questions. If I do, the staff will relay and respond quickly with a phone call. Sincerely Thankful, Chuck Hueske
Frustration can be a part of any medical issue. Dr. Bridges strives to ease my restless nature by assuring that I do not leave her facility without an understanding of what is both my cause, and what I can expect of my treatments and procedures, as well as what to expect as a time frame for healing and the extent that I may or may not progress. It is sometimes a hard conversation, but I never have to leave wondering if I should have asked more questions. If I do, the staff will relay and respond quickly with a phone call. Sincerely Thankful, Chuck Hueske
Ken Murer
Feb 13, 2022
Sharon Shariett
Feb 13, 2022
Michelle Driskell
Feb 12, 2022