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We provide care in three easily-accessible locations across the Rio Grande Valley.

Weslaco

1604 East 8th St., Suite A
Weslaco, TX
Phone: (956) 447-5557

McAllen

5300 North McColl Rd., Suite 100
McAllen, TX
Phone: (956) 630-1000

Mission

1022 E. Griffin Pkwy.
Mission, TX 78572
Phone: (956) 833-6000

Pulmonary Conditions

Disorders

Effective treatment for breathing problems begins with a proper diagnosis. The Pulmonary and Sleep Center of the Valley can help you determine the source of your pulmonary issues and help you find the right treatment to help you sleep better, feel better and live better. With locations in Weslaco and McAllen, we are positioned to conveniently serve the entire Rio Grande Valley.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) includes a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe. Emphysema, chronic bronchitis, refractory (non-reversible) asthma and other progressive lung diseases fall within this category. Nearly 3 million new cases of COPD are diagnosed in the U.S. each year.

Asthma

Asthma is a condition that makes it difficult for a person to breathe. People who have asthma have inflamed airways. The inflammation makes the airways swollen and sensitive. When the airways react to substances we breathe in the air, the muscles around the airways tighten, which narrows the airways and causes less air to flow into the lungs. Asthma causes wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing.

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is one of the forms of “pulmonary hypertension” – a type of high blood pressure that affects arteries in the lungs and in the heart. Shortness of breath, dizziness, and chest pressure are common symptoms of PAH. Other symptoms may include dizziness, fatigue, inability to exercise, chronic cough, fast heart rate, shortness of breath, or swollen legs.

Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, among both men and women. Lung cancer claims more lives each year than colon, prostate, ovarian, and breast cancers combined. People who smoke have the greatest risk of lung cancer. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, among both men and women. Lung cancer claims more lives each year than colon, prostate, ovarian, and breast cancers combined. People who smoke have the greatest risk of lung cancer. Shortness of breath is common for people with lung cancer. It may be uncomfortable to breathe, and it may feel like you cannot get enough air into your lungs.

Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis, or CF, is an inherited disease of the secretory glands. Secretory glands include glands that make mucus and sweat. If you have CF, your mucus becomes thick and sticky. It builds up in your lungs and blocks your airways, making it difficult to breathe. The buildup of mucus also makes it easy for bacteria to grow. This can lead to repeated lung infections, and, over time, these infections can severely damage your lungs. A person with CF can also have problems with their pancreas, malnutrition, digestive issues, and more.

Bronchitis

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs. The most common symptom of acute bronchitis is a nagging cough. The cough usually subsides within two to three weeks, although a lingering cough can persist for several weeks after the acute bronchitis has improved. Most cases of bronchitis are caused by a viral infection of the upper airways, such as the common cold or the flu. Some cases can become long-term and require specialized treatment.

Vocal Cord Dysfunction

Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) is the abnormal closing of the vocal cords when you breathe. Like asthma, vocal cord dysfunction can be triggered by an upper respiratory infection, breathing in lung irritants, or by exercising.