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We are a national leader in diagnosing and treating lung problems, whether you have a common issue like asthma or a complex condition like COPD. As one of the nation’s premier lung-disease research centers, we offer patients access to leading-edge clinical trials and innovative treatment options. We also have one of the most active lung-transplant programs in the United States, with nationally renowned transplant surgeons. Even if you’ve been told you have no options, our skilled network of specialists may be able to help you. My Asthma Was Too Important to Wait "I go for asthma shots every 2 weeks, so I’ve been at the Temple Lung Center 9 or 10 times since the COVID pandemic. Even though the protocols have changed, the personal care and connection are still there. I know they're being safe and keeping patients safe." – Anastasia M. Learn More New COPD Treatment Option For patients with severe emphysema — a type of COPD — a new non-surgical procedure called bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) may help patients breathe better. Learn More Ground-Breaking Clinical Research Temple has one of the most active and innovative pulmonary research programs in the country. Search Trials Minimally Invasive Option for Lung Biopsy Temple University Hospital is now offering for patients the Ion endoluminal system — a robotic-assisted tool for bronchoscopic biopsy of the lung. Learn More Locations Temple Lung Center Temple University Hospital 3401 N. 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