Lung diseases affecting the alveoli include: 1  Pneumonia: An infection of the alveoli, usually by bacteria. 2  Tuberculosis: A slowly progressive pneumonia caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. 3  Emphysema results from damage to the fragile connections between alveoli. 4  Smoking is the usual cause.
Boulder Medical Center is a group practice with 3 locations. Currently, Boulder Medical Center's 81 physicians cover 23 specialty areas of medicine.
Data from the Kaiser Family Foundation indicates there are slightly more than 900,000 physicians practicing medicine in the US. Yet, behind this number is a crushing need for still more doctors: A 2013 report from the American Association of Medical Colleges projects there will be a national shortage of about 46,000 to 90,000 physicians by 2025.