Pulmonology

Lung Health Center at Parnassus

(415) 353-2961

The UCSF Lung Health Center at Parnassus offers comprehensive evaluation and treatment for patients with all types of lung disease other than lung cancer. Conditions treated include asthma, emphysema, occupational respiratory diseases, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary complications of AIDS.

The UCSF Advanced COPD Clinic cares for patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema. Our team of specialists helps patients manage their conditions and provides respiratory therapy, nutrition counseling and pulmonary rehabilitation in a setting dedicated to COPD care. We are also one of the few Bay Area clinics to offer treatments for severe emphysema – such as endobronchial valves and lung transplantation – to patients with COPD or alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (a genetic disease that increases the risk of developing emphysema).

COVID-19 Follow-Up Clinic

We provide follow-up care for patients who have recovered from COVID-19. Our specialized OPTIMAL Clinic brings together specialists from pulmonology, geriatrics and psychiatry to care for patients who were hospitalized with COVID-19 or have persistent pulmonary symptoms. Care is provided at regular intervals for 12 months after hospitalization.

Doctor referral required

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    Related conditions

    • Advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

    • Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

    • Asthma

    • Bronchiectasis

    • Chronic cough

    • Conditions related to lung transplant

    • Cystic fibrosis

    • Emphysema

    • Interstitial lung disease

    • Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM)

    • Occupational lung disease

    • Pneumonia

    • Post-COVID pulmonary symptoms

    • Post-intensive care pulmonary complications

    • Pulmonary complications of AIDS

    • Pulmonary embolism

    • Pulmonary hypertension

    • Severe asthma

    Our team

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    Mechanistic Insights From Bronchoscopy Airway Samples

    Specifically, gene expression will be interrogated in single cells via 10x droplet-based RNA sequencing of airway brushings obtained from bronchoscopy. The gene expression data is used to characterize individuals cells as goblet c...

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    A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Belimumab in Adults With Interstitial Lung Disease Associ...

    Forced vital capacity is the total amount of air exhaled during the lung function test. Low FVC (mL) reflects more impaired lung function. Absolute Change from Baseline in FVC will be reported.

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    The Effects of Positive Airway Pressure on the Mucolytic Effects of NAC (TEAM)

    The primary outcome is the % change in mucus plug score from 1 week before treatment to 1 week post treatment.

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    Use of CXCL9 as a Biomarker of Acthar Efficacy

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    American Lung Association (ALA) Lung Health Cohort

    Pre-bronchodilator measurements of FEV1 to determine bronchoconstriction. FEV1 is measured in liters of air. Severity of bronchoconstriction is based on predicted values published by National Health and Nutrition Examination Surve...

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    Oral Ifetroban in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)

    To demonstrate a reduction in lung function decline for ifetroban compared to placebo over 52 weeks.

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    Study of Efficacy and Safety of Inhaled Treprostinil in Subjects With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibr...

    The FVC measurement indicates the amount of air a person can forcefully and quickly exhale after taking a deep breath.

    Recruiting

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    Impact of Metabolic Dysfunction and Mucus Plugging on Asthma Physiology

    We will compare change in EELV during the CPET (Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test) between the obese asthma patients with MD or without MD and between the patients with severe asthma with mucus plugs or without mucus plugs.

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    Tissue Immune Interaction in Nasal Polyposis

    This study enrolls chronic rhinosinusitis patients with and without nasal polyps. Investigators aim to compare the percentage of ILC2 and tuft cells present in nasal tissue and secretions between those who present with nasal polyp...

    Recruiting

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    Lung Function Outcomes Following Removal of Airway Mucus Plugs in Patients With Asthma (FOCUS)

    We will assess change from baseline FEV1 one week after and six months after removal of mucus plugs by bronchoscopy.

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    Awards & recognition

    • U S News and World Report badge recognizing UCSF as part of its 2024-2025 Honor Roll

      Among the top hospitals in the nation

    • Best in Northern California and No. 4 in the nation for pulmonology & lung surgery

    • Rated high-performing hospital for COPD

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    Case Management & Social Work

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    Class

    Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Class

    This eight-week class teaches mindfulness practices that can reduce stress and improve your overall health, such as meditation and body awareness.

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    Patient Relations

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    Support Group

    Pulmonary Support Groups

    Find support groups for people with pulmonary conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea, interstitial lung disease (ILD) and pulmonary hypertension.

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    Spiritual Care Services

    Chaplains representing many faiths are available around the clock to provide support, comfort and counsel to patients, families and caregivers.

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    What to Bring

    • Photo I.D.
    • Health insurance card
    • Insurance authorization, if required
    • Doctor's referral, if required
    • Recent test results related to your condition
    • List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
    • List of questions you may have
    • Device or paper for taking notes

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    Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Program

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    400 Parnassus Ave., Sixth Floor, Room A6114
    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (415) 353-2577
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    Interventional Pulmonary Practice

    1600 Divisadero St., Fourth Floor
    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    Lung Transplant Program

    400 Parnassus Ave., Sixth Floor
    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (415) 353-4145
    Thursdays, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Pulmonary Practice at Mount Zion

    2330 Post St., Suite 420
    San Francisco, CA 94115

    (415) 885-7755

    Our research initiatives

    • Interstitial-Lung-Disease-Research-2x

      Interstitial Lung Disease Research

      UCSF's interstitial lung disease researchers investigate how lung tissue scarring develops and progresses, and evaluate potential new treatments.

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    • UCSF Airway Clinical Research Center

      The UCSF Airway Clinical Research Center investigates both new and existing treatments for airway conditions, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cystic fibrosis.

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