Pulmonology

9450 South 1300 East

This department offers/treats

Respiratory care
Sarcoidosis

Helping Patients Breathe Better

Welcome to Pulmonology Outpatient Clinic at Alta View Hospital, where we provide exceptional care and treatment for a wide range of pulmonary conditions. Our team of highly skilled pulmonologists and healthcare professionals is committed to helping you breathe easier and live healthier lives.

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Sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease characterized by the formation of clusters of inflammatory cells known as granulomas. These granulomas can occur in any organ, but most commonly affect the lungs and lymph nodes.

The exact cause of sarcoidosis remains unknown, though it is believed to involve an overreaction of the immune system to an unknown trigger, potentially environmental factors or infections.

Dr. Brittany Scarpato, at Alta View – pulmonary clinic, is a renowned expert in sarcoidosis.

Symptoms

Though some individuals may remain asymptomatic some symptoms may include:

Persistent cough
Shortness of breath
Fatigue
Chest pain
Skin lesions
Palpitations

Treating Sarcoidosis

Comprehensive Diagnosis: Detailed evaluations including imaging studies, such as chest X-rays and CT scans, and tissue biopsies to confirm the presence of granulomas.
Symptom Management: Customized treatment plans to alleviate symptoms such as cough, fatigue, and breathing difficulties.
Medication Management: Prescription of corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive therapies to control inflammation.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Structured programs to improve lung function and enhance physical endurance.
Monitoring and Follow-Up: Regular check-ups to track disease progression and adjust treatment as necessary.
Multidisciplinary Care: Coordination with specialists in pulmonology, dermatology, cardiology, and rheumatology to address systemic effects.
Patient Education: Resources and guidance to help patients understand their condition and adopt lifestyle changes to improve overall health.
Support Services: Access to counseling and community support groups for emotional and mental well-being.

Our programs

Learn more about the programs within our clinic

Bronchiectasis and Pulmonary Infections Program

Bronchiectasis and chronic pulmonary infections affect the lungs’ ability to clear mucus from the airways, ultimately leading to increased risk of pulmonary infection. Our multidisciplinary team creates specialized, individual treatment plans for each patient to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.

ICU Aftercare and Recovery Clinic

Survivors of critical illness can have persistent symptoms after leaving the intensive care unit (ICU) or a prolonged hospitalization, which can manifest physically, cognitively, and emotionally. These challenges have been described as 'Post ICU Syndrome'. The ICU Aftercare Recovery Clinic supports patients and their families to address these concerns and recover from critical illness in collaboration with the patient’s primary care team.

Interstitial Lung Diseases, Sarcoidosis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis Clinic

The ILD, Sarcoidosis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis Clinic provides comprehensive care for patients with these advanced lung conditions, including access to clinical trials, supportive therapies such as antifibrotic medications, pulmonary rehab and oxygen therapy, and interdisciplinary collaboration with colleagues across Intermountain.

Pulmonary Function Testing Laboratory

The pulmonary function testing laboratory offers a wide array of state-of-the-art cardiopulmonary testing including diagnostic pulmonary function tests, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, bronchial provocation studies, and supports our clinical research enterprise.

Lung Nodule Program

The lung nodule program provides care for patients with small to medium pulmonary nodules requiring ongoing monitoring and if needed, arranges prompt additional testing, including diagnostic biopsies, imaging, and laboratory testing.

Lung Cancer Screening Program

The lung cancer screening program is a referral program for patients eligible for lung cancer screening. Patients are offered a virtual visit to discuss lung cancer screening and then are followed annually as necessary to screen for lung cancer.

Pulmonary Hypertension Care Center

The Intermountain Pulmonary Hypertension Care Center is a Pulmonary Hypertension Association accredited PH program that cares for patients with all types of pulmonary vascular disease, including pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). The Intermountain PHCC and Cardiovascular Surgery program offer pulmonary thromboendarterectomy surgery for eligible patients with CTEPH.

Severe COPD and Asthma Clinic

The Severe COPD and Asthma clinic provides comprehensive and cutting-edge care to patients with obstructive lung diseases including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma. Our providers are experienced in evaluating patients for eligibility and treating with advanced therapies, such as biologic injections for asthma and endobronchial valves for COPD.

More conditions we treat & procedures we offer

Asthma: Comprehensive management and treatment plans to help control symptoms and improve quality of life.
Lung Diseases: Diagnosis and treatment of various lung diseases to ensure optimal respiratory health.
Pleural Diseases: Treatment of conditions affecting the pleura, including pleural effusion and pneumothorax.
Flexible Bronchoscopy, including Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) & Valve Placement: Minimally invasive procedures for diagnosis and treatment of lung conditions.
Pleural Procedures: Advanced techniques for managing pleural diseases, such as thoracentesis and pleurodesis.

Information for patients

Patients often self-refer to our clinic. However, many referrals come to our clinic from primary care and other medical specialties. To ensure we provide the best care possible, we recommend patients have recent results (or referring providers include) the following:

Diagnosis (or potential diagnosis): Please include any symptoms or questions you would like us to address.
Clinic note: Include the date and time of the clinic note from the referring provider.
Lab & Imaging results: Provide any lab and imaging results that pertain to the referral including EKG’s and pathology results (if available).
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT): If you have had a Pulmonary Function Testing within the last year, please include the results of the PFT.

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