Address- Respiratory Diagnoses: Pulmonologists diagnose and manage various respiratory conditions, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, interstitial lung diseases, and lung cancer
- Pulmonary Function Testing: They perform and interpret pulmonary function tests, including spirometry, which measures lung function and capacity, and other tests like diffusion capacity and lung volumes
- Bronchoscopy: Pulmonologists may perform bronchoscopy procedures to examine the airways, collect samples for biopsy, and remove foreign bodies or mucus plugs
- Sleep Medicine: Some Pulmonologists have expertise in sleep medicine and manage sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and insomnia, often conducting sleep studies (polysomnography)
- Critical Care: Pulmonologists are often involved in the care of critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) and manage conditions like acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and sepsis
- Thoracic Oncology: They diagnose and treat lung cancer, often working as part of a multidisciplinary team with oncologists, radiologists, and surgeons
- Allergy and Immunology: Some Pulmonologists manage respiratory allergies and allergic asthma, providing allergy testing and immunotherapy
- Respiratory Rehabilitation: They may recommend and oversee pulmonary rehabilitation programs for patients with chronic lung conditions to improve their lung function and overall well-being
- Management of Respiratory Infections: Pulmonologists treat a variety of respiratory infections, including community-acquired pneumonia, bronchitis, and tuberculosis
- Respiratory Interventions: They perform procedures like thoracentesis (removing fluid from the pleural space), chest tube placement, and pleuroscopy (pleural biopsy)
Skills: bronchoscopy , sleep medicine, Critical Care
Experience: 0.00-2.00 Years
