Pulmonology is a medical field focusing on the respiratory system (lungs and breathing tubes). Pulmonologists treat conditions like asthma, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and COPD (a serious lung disease causing breathing difficulty)
- Diagnose: They find out why you are coughing, wheezing, or struggling for breath.
- Treat: They provide medicines, breathing treatments, and therapies to help you breathe easier.
- Perform Procedures: They do breathing tests (like spirometry) or look inside your airways with a tiny camera (bronchoscopy).
Common Symptoms to Watch For
You should see a lung specialist if you have:
- Shortness of breath that stops you from doing daily activities.
- A cough that lasts for many weeks.
- Chest tightness.
- Trouble breathing while sleeping (sleep apnea).
