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• Pulmonology is the branch of medicine that deals with the problems associated with the Lungs and the whole respiratory system. It deals with all the diseases related to the lungs, which majorly covers Asthma, Pneumothorax, Bronchitis, etc. The study of Pulmonology is a part of internal medicine.

A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating lung conditions of a person is a Pulmonologist. They treat all the conditions a respiratory system consists of, which include the nose, throat, trachea, airways, muscles, and blood vessels.

Certain symptoms may trigger you to meet a pulmonologist if your regular healthcare provider cannot cure your issue. These symptoms, which become the primary reason to consult a Pulmonologist, are:

• Chronic Cough
• Dyspnea
• Tightness in the chest that causes pain
• Sleep apnea (caused due to extreme tiredness and loud snoring)
• Wheezing
• Dizziness
• Lightheadedness
• Fainting
• Difficulty in breathing
• Fatigue
• Chronic Bronchitis

A regular cough may not seek an appointment with a pulmonologist, but if this cough extends to 3 weeks or more, it is a signal to meet a pulmonologist. If you are suffering from the symptoms mentioned above, then you have to take an immediate call to a Pulmonologist.

A pulmonologist is responsible in treating diagnosing and treating all the issues associated with the respiratory system. For this purpose, a pulmonologist may ask you to undergo a few tests to understand your condition and symptoms deeply. These tests may include the following:

• Pulmonary function tests
• Spirometry
• Bronchoscopy
• Blood analysis
• Sleep tests
• Image tests like chest X-rays or CT scans

All these results help a pulmonologist understand your health condition and provide you with the proper treatment for early recovery.

The usual treatment of a pulmonologist is treating all the problems associated with the Lungs and respiratory tract. These conditions commonly occur due to inflammation, tissue overgrowth, and infections. The treatment of various issues required various periods. Some may be relieved in a short span, while some problems may be lifelong treatments.

The major illnesses a pulmonologist usually treat includes

• Bronchitis
• Covid-19
• Emphysema
• Lung Cancer
• Aspergillosis
• Tuberculosis
• Asthma
• Sarcoidosis
• Bronchiectasis
• Cystic fibrosis
• Intestinal lung disease
• Sleep apnea
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Pulmonary Hypertension

A pulmonologist is also specialized in treating many occupation-related diseases, which include:

• Chronic beryllium disease(berylliosis)
• Silicosis
• Asbestosis
• Coal workers’ pneumoconiosis (black lung disease)

• SIRI Multi Speciality Hospitals are the right place where you can find experienced Pulmonologists. We have the most experienced doctors who can treat and cure your respiratory tract and related health issues with care. 
• Our hospitals, with our expertise and experience, have become the trusted hospital for our existing patients as we treat them with care. 
• All kinds of equipment to treat significant health issues are available at our hospitals. 
• Our primary Pulmonology services may include Asthma, COPD, ILD, Bronchiectasis, COVID, Pneumonia, Pleural Diseases, Bronchoscopy, Tuberculosis, etc.