Pulmonology
What is Pulmonology?
The speciality of Pulmonology deals with diagnosing and treating diseases of the respiratory tract. It is related to intensive care medicine. Also called respiratory or chest medicine. Pulmonologists are physicians who commonly evaluate and treat diseases like obstructive airway diseases, chest infections, including specific infections like tuberculosis and sarcoidosis. They also deal with pulmonary hypertension and occupational lung diseases as well as medical aspects of lung cancer.
Symptoms of Respiratory Diseases
- A cough that is severe or that lasts more than 3 weeks.
- Chest pain
- Wheezing
- Dizziness
- Breathing problem
- Severe tiredness
- Asthma that's hard to control
- Bronchitis or a cold that keeps coming bac
Common Tests to evaluate Respiratory Problem
Common tests which a pulmonologist do to evaluate the underlying disease are:
- Chest X-Ray
- CT Scan
- Bronchoscopy
Pulmonology Service at Horizon Hospital
Service is managed with by a consultant pulmonologist who is intensivist as well. He is helped by chest physiotherapist. He is well versed with brochoscopy and all the invasive bronchoscopic procedures which are available in the hospital.
Our Doctors
Dr Yasir Nasir
CONSULTANT PULMONOLOGIST