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.
Dr. Marjorie Parker is an ophthalmologist in Claremont, California and is affiliated with Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center. She received her medical degree from University of California Irvine School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Parker accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. She is one of 30 doctors at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center who specialize in Ophthalmology. Quick Stats