Pulmonology
Our pulmonology department specializes in the treatment of diseases that affect the respiratory system. It deals with all disorders of the lungs, airways, thoracic cavity, and chest wall. It also deals with all problems that involve the nose, throat, trachea, muscles, and blood vessels.
Pulmonology is also part of intensive care medicine because it involves providing life support and mechanical ventilation to patients who need them. The department of pulmonology (also called pulmonary medicine, chest medicine, or respiratory medicine) deals with diseases related to the respiratory tract. Camry Hospital is considered the best hospital for respiratory medicine, with a team of eminent chest specialists dealing with critical, complex, and rare conditions.
Pulmonologists diagnose and treat a variety of illnesses, including :
- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD)
- Emphysema
- Interstitial and occupational lung diseases
- Tuberculosis
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Cystic fibrosis
- Lung cancer
The most common symptoms indicating that you might need to see pulmonologist are :
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Cystic fibrosis
- Wheezing
- Coughing up blood
- Breathing problems
- Exposed to harmful toxins
- Exposed to infectious agents
- Decreased ability to exercise
- Pain or discomfort when breathing in or out