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.
Currently Western Nephrology provides consultative services to Avista Hospital, Boulder Community Hospital, Colorado Acute Hospital, Exempla Good Samaritan Hospital, Exempla Lutheran Hospital, Longmont United Hospital, North Suburban Hospital, St. Anthony Hospital, St. Anthony North Hospital and Vibra Hospital.