Lake Norman Pulmonary & Critical Care Specialists

Specialties

At Lake Norman Pulmonary, we offer state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment options for breathing problems and lung disease. Please call our office for a consultation at 704-660-4094.

	Allergies Allergies are not only bothersome, but can be linked to a variety of common and serious chronic respiratory illnesses. With proper education, management and treatment, allergies can be controlled and allow you to live a normal and productive life. Allergies can complicate or even handicap your life, just as they do with nearly 50 million other Americans. The most common symptoms of allergies include:
	Coughing Chest tightness Itchy or watery eyes Wheezing Nasal stuffiness Sneezing Shortness of breath

	Asthma Asthma occurs when airways become blocked or narrowed, which causes shortness of breath and other breathing problems. More than 17 million people in the US have asthma. And although asthma can cause serious health problems, most cases can be successfully treated. Because asthma varies from person to person, treatment of asthma also varies. We can help you find the best treatment for your asthma so that you can take control of your asthma and minimize its impact on your life.

	Smoking Related Illnesses Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Smoking can cause a variety of breathing-related illnesses such as:
	lung cancer emphysema lung infections allergies asthma.

	C.O.P.D. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (or COPD) includes two types of related respiratory disorders cause by smoking: chronic bronchitis and emphysema. A simple lung function test can determine whether you have COPD. If you are diagnosed, there are several treatment options. While nothing can reverse or heal the lung damage that occurs with COPD, quitting smoking can slow the loss of lung function. Nicotine is an addictive drug and quitting is a formidable task. Yet, effective treatments through the Lake Norman Pulmonary specialists confront the addiction to facilitate a longer fuller life.

	Sleep Disorders TA sleep disorder is a disruptive pattern of sleep that may include difficulty falling or staying asleep, falling asleep at inappropriate times, or abnormal behaviors, associated with sleep. Sixty percent of adults have sleep problems a few nights a week or more. Snoring may be a sign of a sleep disorder called sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder because sufferers may intermittently stop breathing while they are sleeping. This condition can lead to more serious problems like hypertension, a heart attack or a stroke. Insomnia is another sleep disorder which affects approximately 22 million adults. Insomnia inhibits a person's ability to fall and stay asleep. This disorder can be ongoing and/or recurring. Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders and can be caused by a variety of problems. Narcolepsy is a disabling illness affecting more than 1 in 2000 Americans. The disease is principally characterized by a permanent and overwhelming feeling of sleepiness and fatigue. Other symptoms involve abnormalities of dreaming sleep, such as dream-0like hallucinations and finding oneself physically weak or paralyzed for a few seconds. Narcoleptics can also suffer from other forms of sleep disorders. Luckily, treatment is available for these and other related sleep disorders. Our staff can help determine the best treatment option for you, which may include participation in a sleep study at the Lake Norman Sleep Center. If you or your loved on is suffering from a sleep-related disorder, we can help.

CPAP Clinic
We offer a unique service to our patients who have been placed on a CPAP to treat their sleep apnea. Our CPAP technician works one-on-one with the patient to educate and ensure the best possible results from their treatment. This is a valuable resource, and it provides greater comfort for our patients.

Lake Norman Sleep Center
Our physicians participate with the Lake Norman Sleep Center in providing evaluations for diagnosis of sleep disorders including sleep apnea and restless leg movement. Patients can be treated to an overnight stay in the expanded outpatient facility located just across the street from Lake Norman Regional Medical Center on Medical Park Road.

Lake Norman sleep center includes four fully-furnished bedroom suites with private restroom, satellite TV, thermostat and any other details required to provide patients with the most comfortable environment. Registered technicians and respiratory therapists conduct sleep medicine studies, and tests are interpreted by Dr. Surdulescu.

To schedule an evaluation or a sleep study, please call our office at 704-660-4094.

                ©2004 Lake Norman Pulmonary & Critical Care Specialists
                The Medical Pavilion At Lake Norman
                170 Medical Park Road, Suite 103 Mooresville, NC 28117
                Phone: 704-660-4094 Fax: 704-660-8901