Pulmonology, also known as respiratory medicine, focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases of the respiratory system, including the lungs and bronchial tubes. Pulmonologists manage conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, tuberculosis, and lung cancer.
They utilize advanced diagnostic tools like bronchoscopy and pulmonary function tests to assess lung health. Treatment approaches may involve medication management, respiratory therapies, and, when necessary, interventional procedures.
Collaborating closely with cardiothoracic surgeons and critical care specialists, pulmonologists aim to improve respiratory function and enhance patients' quality of life.
