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Pulmonology
Also known as chest medicine, pulmonology deals with diseases of the respiratory tract which includes the lungs, airways and respiratory muscles. Any respiratory tract disorders including sleep-related breathing disorders (obstructive sleep apnoea) are aptly diagnosed in and timely managed here.
Oxygen is the currency of survival. Gaseous exchange with blood occurs in the capillaries of the lungs. A simple test like a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) included in regular health check packages can serve as a screening test for the lungs. This department is all about treating any respiration-related disorders.
Examples of common respiratory tract diseases treated by pulmonologists are the following:
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Pneumonia
- COVID-19
- Cystic fibrosis
- Interstitial lung disease
- Lung cancer
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Sleep apnea and
- Tuberculosis
Thus, it is obvious that we treat:
Respiratory diseases that affect the airways
Respiratory diseases that affect tissues and
Respiratory diseases that affect their circulation.
You can consult with a Pulmonologist if you know how the importance of breathing, even though you might not think about it until you have some type of problem that interferes with breathing freely.
It may be as simple as an annoying, chronic cough. However, it’s usually best to get things checked out, especially if you are referred to a pulmonologist. We can help you in many ways and help you make the best decisions for your health.