Pulmonology is a medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract.
Pulmonology is known as chest medicine and respiratory medicine. Pulmonologists are specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Diagnosis:
The pulmonologist begins the diagnostic process with a general review focusing on:
hereditary diseases affecting the lungs (cystic fibrosis, alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency)
exposure to toxins (tobacco smoke, asbestos, exhaust fumes, coal mining fumes)
exposure to infectious agents (certain types of birds, malt processing)
As many heart diseases can give pulmonary signs, a thorough cardiac investigation is usually included.
Procedure Incuded;-
BRONCOSCOPY
BRONCOSCOPIC LAVAGE
PLURAL TAPING.
PLURAL & PULMONARY BIOPSIES.
Are done by effecient & well trained Pulmanoogist very routinely. |