Pulmonary clinic

pulmonary consultant, also known as a pulmonologist or respiratory physician, is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and conditions affecting the respiratory system, including the lungs, airways, and related muscles. Role and ExpertisePulmonary consultants have extensive training in internal medicine followed by several years of specialized fellowship training in lung conditions. They work with patients to manage both acute and chronic respiratory problems and often work in hospital critical care units as well as outpatient clinics. Their key responsibilities include:Diagnosing respiratory conditions using various tests such as pulmonary function tests (spirometry), chest X-rays, CT scans, and bronchoscopies.Developing treatment plans that may involve medication, pulmonary rehabilitation, breathing techniques, or lifestyle modifications like smoking cessation guidance.Performing procedures such as bronchoscopies (examining the inside of the lungs with a thin tube) or thoracentesis (removing fluid from around the lungs).Managing complex or critical cases, including patients who require life support or mechanical ventilation in an intensive care setting.Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including primary care physicians, cardiologists, respiratory therapists, and oncologists, to coordinate comprehensive care. Conditions TreatedA pulmonary consultant treats a wide range of conditions, including: AsthmaChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), including emphysema and chronic bronchitisCystic fibrosisLung cancerPneumonia and other complex lung infectionsTuberculosis (TB)Sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing disordersInterstitial lung disease (scarring of lung tissue)Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lung arteries) When to See a Pulmonary ConsultantA primary care doctor may refer a patient to a pulmonary consultant for persistent or complex symptoms such as a chronic cough (lasting longer than three weeks), unexplained shortness of breath, wheezing, chest pain or tightness, or coughing up blood.