Medical specialties comprise various branches of medical science. After completing medical school, physicians or surgeons usually further their medical education in a specific specialty of medicine by completing a multiple year residency to become a medical specialist.
Respiratory and pulmonary medicine, also known as pulmonology, involves the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the lungs and respiratory system. Pulmonologists diagnose and treat patients suffering from conditions that include:
Asthma
Emphysema
Bronchitis
Sleep apnea
Lung cancer
Pneumonia, tuberculosis, atypical tuberculosis
Asbestosis, fibrosis of the lungs
Sarcoidosis
Pleural effusions
Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary hypertension
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Diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and injuries
Routine exams
Preventive care
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John Douglas, MD
Frederick Pakron, MD
Jay Segarra, MD
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