UPH physicians in the specialty of pulmonary disease provide inpatient and outpatient treatment of diseases of the lung. Pulmonologists, as they are commonly referred to, also have a significant role in treating critically ill patients (especially those on ventilators) and in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of sleep disorders.
Special Programs
Arizona Respiratory Center (ARC): A group of physicians, scientists, and scholars seeking to understand and find cures for respiratory diseases in adults and children. The Center was designated the first Center of Excellence at the U of A College of Medicine in 1971, and was nationally recognized as one of the top institutions for respiratory care.
Sleep Disorders Laboratory at UPH Hospital at Kino Campus: Conducts complete polysomnographic services (sleep studies) for excessive sleepiness, snoring and other symptoms of sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, restless-leg syndrome, and other sleep disorders. With the latest equipment and more board-certified sleep physicians than any other local sleep lab, UPH specialists are able to address a variety of co-occurring pulmonary and neurological disorders and recommend options for restored health.
The UPH sleep lab accepts patients of every age and acuity level. And, because it’s located within UPH Hospital, hospital support staff are available to address a variety of patient needs. Parking is safe and convenient; hospital security is at hand to ensure a secure environment.
Specialized clinics are also available for evaluation of pulmonary hypertension, lung transplantation, and adult cystic fibrosis.
Support Groups
Cystic Fibrosis Family Members Support Group
Third Wednesday of each month from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
University Medical Center, Room 2343
Online Resources
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
American Lung Association
American Sleep Apnea Association
Asthma and Allergy Foundation
Lung Cancer Online
National Cancer Institute
National Sleep Foundation
The ARDS Support Center (Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome)
The Daily Lung
The Pulmonary Paper
Valley Fever Center of Excellence
Major Areas of Research
More than 20 studies are being conducted at the Arizona Respiratory Center to determine the causes of respiratory disease, the effectiveness of treatment, and the variations in disease between individuals. Examples of current studies include:
- determining how inhalant jet fuels affect vision, learning, memory, and behavior;
- identifying ways to prevent early asthma in children;
- analyzing complex interactions between genes, environment, and the immune system during the initial phases of asthma to find early immune system alterations;
- and determining whether markers in a person’s exhaled breath can show how they will respond to treatment for various lung injuries.
The Arizona Respiratory Center in conjunction with the University of Arizona Sleep Disorders Center also has an extensive sleep research program. Studies are being conducted to measure the effect of sleep-related breathing problems on cardiovascular disease, assess the consequences of sleep-disordered breathing on daytime functioning of children, and measure the effectiveness of CPAP treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Clinical Trials
Much of the research at the Arizona Respiratory Center is conducted through clinical trials. To receive information and participant requirements about current clinical trials, call the Arizona Respiratory Center at (520) 626-6387.
University of Arizona Department Website
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