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Disesases and Disorders

In this section, you can learn about the diseases and disorders treated through this service.

The pulldown menu above offers the full list of the subsections of the diseases and disorders area. Each topic leads to a detailed subsection.

We hope this information is useful to you and your relatives, friends and loved ones.

Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD)
- Introduction
- Incidence
- Treatment
- Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS) FAQ
- National Emphysema Treatment Trial (NETT)
Cystic Fibrosis
- Introduction
- Treatment
- Cystic Fibrosis in Adults
- FAQ
Esophageal Disease
Hyperhidrosis
- What is Hyperhidrosis?
- Botulinum Toxin (Botox) for Palmar and Axillary Hyperhidrosis
- Endoscopic Sympathectomy for Hyperhidrosis
- Iontophoresis for Palmar or Plantar Hyperhidrosis
Interstitial Lung Disease & Pulmonary Fibrosis
Lung Cancer
- Introduction
- Screening
- Medical Oncology
- Photodynamic Therapy(PDT)
- Radiation Therapy
Lung Transplantation
- Who is Eligible for Lung Transplantation?
- Four Steps to Lung Transplantation
- NewYork-Presbyterian Center for Lung Disease and Transplantation at CUMC
Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
National Emphysema Treatment Trial (NETT)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Introduction
- General Info
- Exercise Program
- FAQs
- Links
- Patient Testimonials
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome