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Pulmonology
Pulmonologists (chest physicians) treat the lungs and airways — asthma, COPD, infections, and breathing problems.
Conditions treated
- Asthma
- COPD
- Pneumonia & chest infections
- Tuberculosis (in some regions)
- Sleep apnoea
- Interstitial lung disease
- Chronic cough
Common symptoms
Tests & procedures
- Chest X-ray
- Spirometry (lung function)
- CT chest
- CBC
- CRP
Conditions we cover in Pulmonology
- Asthma
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Pneumonia
- Bronchitis
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Sleep Apnoea
- COVID-19
- Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
- Pleural Effusion
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic Cough
- Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever)
- RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
When to see a doctor urgently
- Severe or sudden breathlessness, or blue lips — emergency
- Coughing blood
- A cough lasting over 3 weeks
- Wheeze or breathlessness not controlled by inhalers
Frequently asked questions
What does a pulmonologist treat?
Lung and airway conditions — asthma, COPD, chest infections, sleep apnoea and chronic cough — using tests like spirometry and chest imaging.
When should a cough be checked by a specialist?
A cough lasting more than 3 weeks, or with blood, weight loss or breathlessness, should be investigated by a chest physician.
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Sources & further reading
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- MedlinePlus — U.S. National Library of Medicine
- Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, India
- Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
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