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pulmonology

Also known as pneumonology, respiratory medicine, respirology, pulmonary medicine

Pulmonology (, , from Latin pulmō, -ōnis "lung" and the Greek suffix "study of"), pneumology (, built on Greek πνεύμων "lung") or pneumonology () is a medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract. It is also known as respirology, respiratory medicine, or chest medicine in some countries and areas.

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Pulmonology is a medical specialty focused on treating diseases of the respiratory tract, including the lungs and airways. It is also known by other names such as respirology, respiratory medicine, or chest medicine, depending on the country or region.

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Medical specialty.title: Pulmonology
Medical specialty.image: 250px
Medical specialty.caption: Schematic view of the human respiratory system with their parts and functions
Medical specialty.system: Respiratory
Medical specialty.diseases: Asthma, Lung cancer, Tuberculosis, Occupational lung disease
Medical specialty.tests: Bronchoscopy, Sputum studies, Arterial blood gases
Medical specialty.specialist: Respiratory Physician, Pulmonologist
Occupation.name: Pulmonologist
Occupation.image: 200px
Occupation.caption: Physician performing a bronchoscopy
Occupation.official_names: Pulmonologist Pneumologist Respirologist Respiratory physician or chest physician
Occupation.type: Specialty
Occupation.activity_sector: Medicine
Occupation.formation: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MBChB)
Occupation.employment_field: Hospitals, clinics

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Article

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Contents

Journals of pulmonology
History of pulmonology
Pulmonology and its relevance in other medical fields
Diagnosis
Procedures
Clinical procedures
Surgical procedures
Treatment and therapeutics
Education and training
Pulmonologist
Pediatric pulmonologist
Scientific research
References

Pulmonology is considered a branch of internal medicine, and is related to intensive care medicine. Pulmonology often involves managing patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation. Pulmonologists are specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.