Dr. Thomas Bruce Baker MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
6700 W 9th Ave Amarillo TX, 79106About
Dr. Thomas Baker practices Pulmonology in Amarillo, TX. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Baker manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
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My daughter is suffering from COPD. Is it a lifelong disease?
COPD is a lifelong condition that can be treated but not reversed. READ MORE
Is combination therapy recommended for COPD?
Definitely. Combination drugs not only saved money on co-pay and improve convenience but have better efficacy in treatment of COPD. This includes not only to drug combinations but also the newer 3 drug combination used in COPD. The newest GOLD guidelines for treatment of COPD recommend combination therapy in any patient who has symptoms despite use of an as needed bronchodilator. READ MORE
If I don’t smoke, can I still get tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis this is an infectious disease that can affect smokers and nonsmokers. READ MORE
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