Pulmonology is considered a branch of internal medicine, and is related to intensive care medicine. Pulmonology often involves managing patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation. Pulmonologists are specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Most respiratory problems can be treated by general physicians, doctors specialising in internal medicine, and paediatricians. The expertise of pulmonologists become necessary if the patient has an unknown and undiagnosed disorder. Their services are also required in the management of unusual and complicated respiratory diseases.
Lung and Chest Diseases and Conditions
- Adult Cystic Fibrosis
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis
- Chest Wall Cancer
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Emphysema
- Cough
- Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)
- Dyspnea/Shortness of Breath