What is Pulmonology
Pulmonology is a medical speciality focused on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to the respiratory system,including the lungs and airways.Pulmonologists address conditions such as asthma,copd,lung infections,lung cancer and other disorders effecting breathing and lung function.
What are the diseases that a Pumonologist treat
Pulmonologists treat a wide range of diseases and conditions related to the respiratory system including
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Tuberculosis
- Lung Cancer
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Sleep Apnea and other sleep related breathing disorders
- Interstitial Lung diseases
- Cystic fibrosis
- Sarcoidosis
- Pleural disorders
- Allergic and Non allergic Rhinitis
- Occupational Lung disease
These are just a few examples,as pulmonologists deal with a wide range of conditions effecting the respiratory system and play a crucial role in diagnosing ,managing and treating these diseases.