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Lung Disease Center of Central Pennsylvania

Altoona, PA's Leading Pulmonary Specialists Zlupko, Dr. Timothy A. The second floor of the Center resembles a hotel where the Sleep Disorder Network is found.

The Lung Disease Center of Central Pennsylvania is the home of Altoona Lung Specialists, the Sleep Disorder Network and the Lung Disease Foundation of Central Pennsylvania with Dr. George M. Lucas and Dr. Alan Kanouff providing their experience, expertise and unique personal care for all their patients. This 15,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility is located in Altoona, PA offering a wide range of cutting-edge services while working as a one-stop shop for all pulmonary function tests for diseases. The large first floor of the Center includes two fully equipped labs that can be used for specialized testing; a large procedure room featuring a battery-powered, fiber-optic bronchoscope; digital x-ray; CT scanner and a research department. Here you will find several exam rooms and six sleep study testing rooms, equipped with queen-sized beds, flat-screen televisions, recliners and private baths. All of our physicians are accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, please call the Lung Disease Center of Central Pennsylvania at 814-946-2845. You can also visit our website at www.thelungspecialists.com.

11/14/2025

Prevention Starts with You

Avoiding to***co, maintaining clean air, and staying active all help lower lung cancer risk. 🌿🚭

Small steps make a big difference for your long-term health.

11/12/2025

Pneumonia can affect anyone, but prevention is possible. 💉

Stay up to date on vaccines, wash your hands, and seek care early for coughs that linger.

Together, we can protect every breath. 🌬️

11/11/2025

MILITARY MIGHT

A recent article in CHEST which is the monthly publication
for the American College of Chest Physicians caught my eye
because of its interesting title, “Sleeping With the Enemy”.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an important condition
because of its high prevalence, its symptom burden, its
association and ability to exacerbate other diseases and
its association with an increased risk of death. OSA in
military personnel differs from the civilian population in
several ways. The environment in which the military work
is a high-performance, operationally critical circumstance.
This raises the broader concern about OSA in the military.
Osa in the military differs in a number of ways
from that of the civilian population. The military
population is often younger, leaner and more physically
active and have fewer co-morbidities. The presence of
attention deficits and decreases in vigilance are much
more common in military personnel. These issues are
potentially important drivers of the increased risk of
traumatic brain injury and musculoskeletal injuries.
Daytime sleepiness, characteristic of OSA, impairs
vigilance, reaction time and situational awareness
which can increase the likelihood of workplace
accidents and battlefield injuries. Even mild OSA
may cause problems with military readiness. Newly
diagnosed OSA has been associated with an almost
4-fold risk for PTSD within 12 months of diagnosis.
OSA in the military has unique implications for
diagnosis and care. The need for care in the military may
not follow the same guidelines as the civilian population.
More attention needs to be paid to this specialized group.

11/10/2025

Rest easy knowing our Sleep Disorder Network helps diagnose and treat sleep apnea, insomnia, and other sleep issues that affect your lung health. 😴

Better sleep means better days — schedule your consultation today!

11/07/2025

Persistent cough? Shortness of breath? Chest pain? These could be warning signs that deserve attention. 🚨

Don’t ignore your lungs — they’re working hard for you every day. Schedule an evaluation today.

11/06/2025

“The Buzz with Dr. Z” is live on WRTA 98.5 FM and 1240 AM.

If you have enjoyed Dr. Z’s weekly “The Buzz by Dr. Z” articles in the Altoona Mirror for the last 12+ years, you will enjoy this expanded version on the radio with “The Buzz with Dr. Z.”

Mark your calendars and tune in on Tuesday, November 18th, at 2 PM. Dr. Z is looking forward to seeing you on the radio!

11/05/2025

At the Lung Disease Center of Central PA, our specialists provide expert care for asthma, COPD, sleep disorders, and more. 🌬️

When it comes to your breathing, experience matters.

💻 www.lungdiseasecenter.com

11/04/2025

NO BOLOGNA

Raise your hand if you like a bologna sandwich. Well
hang your head low as you read this article which discusses
the dangers of eating ultraprocesssed foods or UPFs.
We all should know by now that cigarette
smoking is a major risk factor for lung cancer, but
scientists and researchers continue to look for other
associations. Most recently researchers reviewed data
from over 101,000 patients who were enrolled in a large
screening trial looking for Prostate, Lung, Colorectal
and Ovarian cancers. The review of these patients was
primarily focused on lung cancer and the impact that
consumption of UPFs had on the incidence of lung cancer.
Patients who consumed the most UPFs were
41% more likely to develop lung cancer than the
lowest consumption group. Possible explanations for
this association include the fact that PFs are higher
in sodium, saturated fats, added sugar and low fiber.
Overall, lunchmeat was the greatest contributor to UPFs
followed by caffeinated soft drinks (both diet and regular)
and decaffeinated soft drinks (both diet and regular).
Now before you throw out the lunch meat in the
refrigerator along with all the diet and regular soda, keep
in mind that these were associations and a lot more work
will need to be done before a direct causal relationship
between UPFs and cancer can be considered definite. One
confounding issue in this study was the factor of smoking.
This was not considered in the observations. So, go ahead
and have that sandwich but keep watching for more data.

11/03/2025

Ready to quit for good? 💪 The Freedom From Smoking program, offered through the Lung Disease Foundation of Central PA, provides expert support and proven strategies to help you breathe free.

11/01/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month 🎗️

Early detection makes all the difference! If you’re 50+ or a former smoker, talk to your doctor about a low-dose CT scan for lung cancer screening.

Let’s catch it early and breathe easier together. 💪

10/31/2025

👻 Happy Halloween from all of us at The Lung Disease Center! 🎃

Breathe easy, stay safe, and enjoy the treats (in moderation 😉).

10/30/2025

🎃👻 Trick-or-treat time is here!
Drivers 🚗 → keep an eye out for kids.
Kids 🍬 → use crosswalks & carry glow sticks.

Stay safe and spooky, Altoona! 🧡

Address

800 Chestnut Avenue
Altoona, PA
16601

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 1pm

Telephone

+18149462845

Website

https://www.thelungspecialists.com/

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