Pulmonology is the branch of medicine which deals with treating respiratory health-related problems
A pulmonologist is a healthcare physician who helps people with breathing and respiratory problems. Their practice also includes studying internal medicine. They are fully qualified for complete physical aspects of lung functioning, respiratory tract functioning and related problems.
A pulmonologist goes through the same training as that of an internal medicine specialist, which is why they are experienced in internal medicine. The lungs doctor will focus on special treatments such as asthma, chronic lung diseases, bronchitis disease, any other complex lung related issue or disease which is primarily affecting the functioning of the lungs. A chest doctor may even ask you to undergo procedures such as CT scans, blood work sampling, spirometry, chest X-rays to understand the right diagnosis of your underlying problem. Some breathing specialists have undertaken surgery as a specialization and are trained in conducting lung surgeries. As a part of diagnostic measures, they can prescribe medications as well.
A pulmonologist is very well-versed in working through lung diseases as most of them can be quite a life longing and hard to adapt with. They will provide you with various treatment plans and suitable medication which works the best for you. You can also find a pediatric pulmonologist for problems related to children’s respiratory problems. In case of any breathing problem, you should consult with a pulmonologist immediately.
The services and treatments offered by our lungs specialist are, but not limited to:
Treating hereditary diseases affecting the lungs.
Treating infectious toxins and infectious agents trespassing the respiratory cavity.
Respiratory autoimmune disease
Pulmonary fibrosis
Pulmonary hypertension
Palpation of cervical lymph nodes, chest wall movement, and trachea
Bronchitis issues
Asthma
Testing and regulating mechanical ventilation
Lung cancer
A pulmonologist in Pakistan is a licensed medical healthcare practitioner who has undergone standard MBBS, followed by a specialization in Psychiatry from a recognized institute or has specialized in Pulmonology. It is important for a Psychiatrists to carry a license for practicing from a recognized board or state. Pakistan has many top qualified Chest Specialists who are best in their field. In order to help you, Healthwire is providing you with easy access to Pakistan’s Best Pulmonologists. You can find the complete list of both male and female Pulmonologists from all over Pakistan with their detailed information of expertise, practicing location, and timings.
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A pulmonologist diagnoses and treats everything related to the respiratory system and lungs. The commonly treated diseases are asthma, chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), emphysema, lung cancer, interstitial and occupational lung diseases, complex lung and pleural infections including tuberculosis, pulmonary hypertension, and cystic fibrosis
Shortness of breath, dry coughing or flu/pneumonia can be treated by your regular doctor. In case any of the signs and symptoms persist, you should seek the help of a pulmonologist immediately.
Shortness of breath, dry cough, and constant fatigue.
Usually, you will experience certain signs and symptoms before the development of any lung disease. However, the most obvious sign for lung damage will be consistent pain in the chest.
