Pneumologist

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Who is a pneumonologist?

A pulmonologist is a type of Doctor who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing the conditions and diseases affecting the respiratory system. The respiratory system comprises three major parts: the airway, the lungs, and the respiratory muscles. A pulmonologist is otherwise also called a lung specialist or a lung doctor. Pulmonologists are also called as pneumonologists.

What are the conditions treated by a Pulmonologist?

A pulmonologist provides treatment for various conditions affecting the respiratory system, especially the lungs. The various conditions treated by a pulmonologist include the following.

• Asthma

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

• Pneumonia

• Lung Cancer

• Interstitial Lung Disease

• Pulmonary Fibrosis

• Sleep Apnea

• Tuberculosis

• Bronchitis

• Cystic Fibrosis

• Pleurisy

• Emphysema

• Chronic Bronchitis

• Respiratory Failure

• Pulmonary Embolism

• Sarcoidosis

• Pulmonary Hypertension

• Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

• Pulmonary Edema

• Pleural Effusion

• Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis (PAP)

• Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)

• Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome

• Histoplasmosis

• Blastomycosis

• Asbestosis

• Silicosis

• Scleroderma Lung Disease

• Pulmonary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (PLCH)

• Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)

• Eosinophilic Pneumonia

• Bronchiectasis

• Hyperventilation Syndrome

• Lung Abscess

• Occupational Lung Disease

• Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)

• Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection

• Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

• Wegener's Granulomatosis

• Goodpasture Syndrome Hypersensitivity

• Pneumonitis

• Kyphoscoliosis

• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

• Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)

• Aspiration Pneumonia

• Hemothorax

• Mesothelioma

• Rib Fractures

• Lung Nodules

• Pulmonary Sequestration and many more

What are the procedures that pulmonologists perform?

Pulmonologists are trained to perform various procedures. Some of these procedures include,

• Bronchial or tracheal stent placement

• Airway ablation

• Thoracentesis

• Pulmonary hygiene

• Bronchoscopy

• Biopsy

Types of pneumonologists?

Pulmonologists are specialists in diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions of the respiratory system. There are various subspecialties in the field of pulmonology. Based on their subspeciality, pulmonologists can further be classified into the following types,

• Critical Care Pulmonologist

• Geriatric pulmonologist

• Pediatric Pulmonologist

• Interventional Pulmonologist

When do you need to see a pulmonologist?

It is important to see a pomologist or a pneumonologist If you experience any unusual respiratory systems, for example, a cough that lasts for more than three weeks or a cough that keeps worsening. In most cases, the patient first visits a primary care physician who then refers the patient to a pulmonologist or a pneumonologist. Your primary care physician usually examines your symptoms and then refers you to a pneumologist or a pulmonologist. See a pulmonologist if you experience any of the following symptoms,

• Chest pain

• Difficulty in breathing

• Breathing issues while exercising

• A cough that is lasting for more than three weeks and keeps worsening

• Wheezing

• Recurring cold

• Asthma that is not controlled

• Recurring bronchitis

• Lightheadedness or dizziness

• Coughing up blood or mucus

• Unexplained weight loss

• Fatigue

Our team of pneumonologists or pulmonologists are well trained to provide a diagnosis based upon symptoms. You can speak to our pulmonologist through online doctor consultation from anywhere around your house, or you can visit us directly at our 24/7 functioning clinic and seek one-on-one consultation from them. Our doctors are well-trained and have years of experience in providing accurate diagnoses based on results from various diagnostic tests and symptoms being experienced by the patient. To book a consultation session with our Doctor, you can visit our 24/7 functioning clinic. Or you can also visit our website or user-friendly app to book a consultation slot with the Doctor of your choice. Additionally, you can also consult or call our team for any queries you may have. Our team functions 24/7 and provides assistance in times of emergency to you to ensure all your health care needs are taken care of.

What can you expect when visiting a pulmonologist?

If you experience any respiratory symptoms, then during your visit to the pulmonologist, you can expect your pulmonologist to conduct a complete medical history examination and a physical examination. The pulmonologist will also ask you various questions about the symptoms you are experiencing. In addition, to diagnose your condition, a pulmonologist may order some diagnostic tests. These diagnostic tests may include the following,

• Imaging tests such as Computed tomography (CT) scans or X-rays

• Spirometry

• Sleep studies

• Pulse oximetry test

• Ultrasound

• Blood tests

• Bronchoscopy

• Pulmonary function tests

If you are looking for diagnostic test services, then you can visit our 24/7 functioning clinics in our clinics. We also offer laboratory services where we offer various diagnostic tests and procedures at the most affordable prices. We have a team of highly qualified laboratory staff and radiologists who provide the best diagnostic services to ensure maximum patient satisfaction. Additionally, we also have specialists visiting our clinics every month, So you can now avail of doctor consultation and laboratory facilities all in one place. Once you get your results, our doctors will help you analyse your results and give you your diagnosis. And also formulate the right treatment plan based on your diagnosis. In case you need to see a senior doctor or need to go to a bigger hospital, our doctors will also help you with that through seamless referral procedures.

Frequently asked questions

• Who is a lung specialist? What is a lung specialist called?

A lung specialist is, also otherwise called a pulmonologist or Pneumologists, who is a medical doctor specializing in providing diagnosis and treatment for various conditions and diseases affecting the respiratory system.

• Do pulmonologists treat lung cancer?

Yes, pulmonologists are crucial members of the cancer multidisciplinary team. They work together with oncologists to provide cancer treatment for lung cancer.

• What are the various types of pulmonology diseases?

The various types of pulmonary diseases includes the following,

• Asthma

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

• Bronchitis

• Emphysema

• Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)

• Pulmonary Fibrosis

• Pneumonia

• Tuberculosis

• Lung Cancer

• Pleurisy

• Pleural Effusion

• Pulmonary Embolism

• Sarcoidosis

• Cystic Fibrosis

• Pulmonary Hypertension

• Bronchiectasis

• Asbestosis

• Silicosis

• Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis

• Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

• Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

• Lung Abscess

• Pulmonary Edema

• Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)

• Chronic Bronchial Inflammation

• Laryngotracheobronchitis (Croup)

• Obstructive Sleep Apnea

• Central Sleep Apnea

• Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis (PAP)

• Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

• Pulmonary Atelectasis

• Wegener's Granulomatosis

• Goodpasture Syndrome

• Churg-Strauss Syndrome

• Hypersensitivity Vasculitis

• Kyphoscoliosis

• Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection

• Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)

• Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

• Influenza (Flu)

• Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome

• Legionnaires' Disease

• Mycoplasma pneumonia

• Scleroderma Lung Disease

• Pulmonary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis

• Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Lung

• Hamman-Rich Syndrome

• Respiratory Papillomatosis

• Eosinophilic Pneumonia

• Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease (PVOD)

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