Temple Lung Center is part of the Bronchiectasis and NTM Care Center Network, a national collaborative committed to advancing care and research for people living with bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease. Our multidisciplinary team brings together pulmonologists, infectious disease specialists, respiratory therapists, radiologists, and care coordinators who specialize in bronchiectasis diagnosis and treatment and complex airway disease.

We are proud to be an officially designated center in the Bronchiectasis and NTM Care Center Network, a national collaborative committed to advancing research, improving standards of care, and expanding access to specialized treatment bronchiectasis and NTM treatment for patients with nontuberculous mycobacteria.

Bronchiectasis Diagnosis and Treatment

Bronchiectasis is not a one-size-fits-all condition. Effective bronchiectasis treatment requires identifying the underlying cause, understanding infection patterns, and tailoring therapies to each patient’s disease severity and goals.

As part of a nationally recognized care network, the Temple team provides

Advanced Diagnostic Evaluation:

• Comprehensive imaging high-resolution CT scan and pulmonary function testing
• Evaluation for underlying causes such as immune disorders, genetic conditions, and chronic infection
• Expert interpretation of complex airway disease

Personalized Treatment Planning:

• Targeted airway clearance strategies
• Infection management
• Medication optimization and monitoring
• Coordinated long-term disease management

Multidisciplinary, Coordinated Care

Patients benefit from collaboration across specialties within Temple University Health System, ensuring seamless care for complex or co-existing lung conditions.

Access to Innovation

As a Care Center Network site, Temple participates in research initiatives and clinical collaborations designed to improve outcomes and expand treatment options for patients with bronchiectasis.

Our Approach to Care

At Temple, care is built around partnership. We work closely with each patient to:

• Reduce symptoms and prevent flare-ups
• Improve lung function and daily quality of life
• Provide education and self-management support
• Deliver consistent, coordinated follow-up care

Our goal is not only to treat disease, but to help patients live more comfortably and confidently with their condition.

Ready for an Appointment?

To see a pulmonologist, schedule an appointment online or call 800-TEMPLE-MED (855-972-0311).