Pulmonology
At A Glance
Pulmonology specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the respiratory system, including the lungs, airways, and breathing muscles. Pulmonologists manage conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, and lung cancer.
Conditions Treated:
- Asthma
- COPD (chronic bronchitis, emphysema)
- Pneumonia
- Tuberculosis
- Interstitial lung diseases
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Sleep apnea
Procedures Done:
- Pulmonary function testing (spirometry)
- Bronchoscopy
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural biopsy
- Polysomnography (sleep study)
- Lung cancer screening
- Management of mechanical ventilation
