pulmonary and respiratory care

Pulmonology (Lung & Respiratory Care)

Pulmonary specialists evaluate and treat lung and respiratory conditions.

Your Michigan Answer for Lung Care

Lung conditions affect every breath you take. We're here to help you breathe easier.

Health issues that affect your breathing need comprehensive, long-term care. These can include asthma, COPD, emphysema, cystic fibrosis and more. 

Our clinics provide expert diagnostic testing, advanced treatments and research breakthroughs. We work as a team to customize care plans supporting your goals. Our experts teach patients and families how to manage conditions and feel better.

We're always working to understand lung problems better. That includes more accurate diagnosing and bold new treatments. Through clinical trials, we can even offer new treatments before anyone else. 

When you’re faced with a serious respiratory health issue, choose the team that’s well known for leading these specialties. Here, you'll find leading centers for cystic fibrosis, pulmonary fibrosis and LAM (lymphangioleiomyomastosis).

U-M Health is where Michigan turns to for expert pulmonary care. We’re here for you too.

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USNWR Pulmonary 26-27

Nationally Ranked in Pulmonology & Lung Surgery

U-M Health has been recognized as one of the nation's top hospitals for pulmonology and lung surgery by U.S. News & World Report for 2026-2027. 

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News & Stories

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Study overturns 100-year-old assumption about common bacteria in the lungs

A new U-M study overturns a 100-year-old assumption about one common bacterial resident of the lungs, Prevotella melaninogenica.
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Nicotine pouches: Youth survey shows opportunity for prevention

For nicotine pouches, a youth survey shows opportunity for prevention.
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Lung health expert weighs in on Zyn and other nicotine pouches

Michigan Medicine’s MeiLan Han, M.D., provides her professional and medical thoughts on the use of nicotine pouches.
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Lung transplant recipient stays active climbing stadium steps and more post-transplant

Doug Wright stayed active until his lung transplant. Now, he is continuing to participate in rigorous physical activity with his donor lungs.
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Surviving sepsis: New guidelines harness life saving evidence for treating adults

An updated clinical guideline for treating sepsis in adults emphasizes pre-hospital care and judicious use of antibiotics and antifungals
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Lung transplant recipient wins gold in World Transplant Games

A Michigan Medicine lung transplant patient reicbed gold in the World Transplant Games.