The Chronic Respiratory Failure Clinic serves patients unable to maintain the normal work of breathing because of various causes, such as pulmonary diseases, obesity, and neuromuscular disorders. These chronic conditions can gradually lead to respiratory failure. Our specialized team provides an in-depth review of a patient’s history and past admissions, collaborating with the patient and their primary pulmonary or neurology team on how to move forward with therapy.
Named high performing in COPD treatment and pneumonia care by U.S. News & World Report
Location and Contact
Department of Pulmonary, Allergy, Sleep, and Critical Care Medicine
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Related Departments and Clinics
Pulmonology
Sleep Disorders Clinic
Care from sleep doctors who diagnose and treat sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and restless leg syndrome.
Neurology
A department providing evaluation and treatment for brain and nerve conditions, including stroke, Parkinson’s, epilepsy, and headaches.
Neuromuscular Disorders
A program offering care for neuromuscular disorder conditions affecting the muscles and peripheral nervous system.
Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology)
A department providing ear, nose, and throat care for hearing, sinus, allergy, and voice disorders.
Training in Chronic Respiratory Failure
In conjunction with the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, our clinic welcomes a variety of trainees to learn foundational skills for management of chronic respiratory failure, including pulmonology and critical care fellows, internal medicine residents, sleep fellows, and medical students.
Pulmonary Medicine Research Overview
In conjunction with the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, our research program includes nine affiliated labs, which focus on immunity and infection related to pulmonary disease, lung development, regenerative medicine, lung cancer diagnosis, and improvements in patient outcomes and quality of care.
Our team of experts focuses on identifying patients who are under-recognized but at high risk for chronic respiratory failure. By prioritizing groups with frequent hospital admissions and at risk of high mortality, we aim to uncover early indicators of disease progression, develop strategies to support smoother transitions from hospital to home, and ultimately reduce readmissions and improve quality of life.