Conditions commonly managed in Pulmonology
Asthma
Chronic airway inflammation causing variable wheeze, breathlessness and cough.
View condition →COPD
Progressive airflow limitation commonly linked with smoking or long-term irritant exposure.
View condition →Pneumonia
Infection of the lung tissue.
View condition →Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis involving the lungs.
View condition →Interstitial Lung Disease
A broad group of diseases causing inflammation or scarring of lung tissue.
View condition →Pulmonary Fibrosis
Progressive scarring of lung tissue.
View condition →Bronchiectasis
Permanent widening of airways associated with recurrent infection and mucus production.
View condition →Pleural Effusion
Fluid accumulation around the lungs.
View condition →Sleep Apnea
Repeated pauses or reductions in breathing during sleep.
View condition →Pulmonary Hypertension
High blood pressure in vessels supplying the lungs.
View condition →Procedures & treatment options
These are common procedures associated with this specialty. Whether any procedure is appropriate depends on individual specialist assessment.
Bronchoscopy
Camera examination of the airways with sampling when required.
View procedure →EBUS
Ultrasound-guided bronchoscopy for lymph-node sampling.
View procedure →Pleural Drainage
Removal of fluid or air from around the lung.
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