Pulmonology

Pulmonology

Pulmonology is the branch of medicine that deals with the respiratory system—the lungs and airways. A doctor specializing in this field is called a pulmonologist.

A pulmonologist diagnoses and treats conditions such as:

• Asthma
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Pneumonia
• Tuberculosis (TB)
• Lung cancer
• Pulmonary fibrosis
• Sleep apnea
• Bronchitis
• Pleural effusion (fluid around the lungs)
• Pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs)

Common tests performed in pulmonology include:

• Chest X-ray
• CT scan of the chest
• Pulmonary function tests (PFTs/spirometry)
• Bronchoscopy
• Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis
• Sleep studies (polysomnography)

If you're asking about a specific lung-related symptom or condition, let me know the details and I can help explain it.