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Pulmonology

Pulmonology is a medical science that involves the identification and cure of diseases that affect the respiratory tract. It focuses on identifying, treating, and managing many diseases and conditions of the chest region, including asthma, tuberculosis, pneumonia, and chest infections. Sprint Medical pulmonary specialist team offers a wide range of treatments for patients suffering from respiratory conditions such as Bronchitis, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Chronic Coughing, and Sleep Apnea.


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A lot of patients suffer from respiratory problems, including trouble breathing. The level of pollution and other harmful gases is rising. It is a major cause of acute respiratory and breathing disorders, and the best solution to these respiratory problems is consulting a pulmonologist.

Pulmonology doctors treat patients with medical conditions specific to the respiratory system. There are sub-specialty in Pulmonology. Pediatric pulmonologist doctor specializes in children's pulmonology and breathing disorder. Others treat specific obstructive lung diseases like wheezing problems, asthma, bronchitis, and restrictive lung diseases like interstitial lung diseases more in adults.

It's important to consult with a Pulmonology doctor when you notice symptoms of respiratory diseases like severe cough, wheezing, chest pain, etc. A respiratory specialist or Pulmonology doctor will help patients diagnose breathing disorders and find causes that might affect respiratory infection or disorder. 

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What Does a Pulmonary Doctor do?

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease OR COPD: When exposed to cigarette smoke and other harmful smoke or other forms of chemical irritants for a long time, severe or chronic breathing or respiratory problems can develop, and chronic obstructive pulmonary symptoms will show up. Symptoms like breathing problems, chest tightness, cough with mucus, etc., are the common symptoms of chronic obstructive lung disease. Consulting with a respiratory specialist near you will be the best.

  • Asthma: Common symptoms are shortness of breath is the most common Pulmonary/ respiratory problems in patients, which affects both adults and children. Asthma occurs when the airways inpatient's lungs react to stimuli like smoke or dust. Consulting with a pulmonology specialist or an asthma specialist near your home will be the best possible approach to start Asthama management.

  • Chronic Cough: A cold and cough often be symptoms of underlying respiratory or pulmonary problems. Most of the time, a chest infection is the main cause of chronic cough. If the patient is coughing for more than two to three weeks, then see a doctor immediately.

  • Respiratory problems or Breathing problems: If you find it difficult to breathe, this might be a symptom of a severe lung condition, which requires the immediate attention of a respiratory doctor.

  • Sleep apnea or Sleep-disordered breathing: Obesity and old age can cause snoring loudly; patients often complain of feeling fatigued even after a full night's sleep. A pulmonologist or a respiratory specialist can help diagnose sleep apnea syndrome and prescribe obstructive sleep apnea treatment.

  • Respiratory Tract Infection: Tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, etc., are a few medical problems caused by upper respiratory tract infection. The patient may have symptoms like coughing, sneezing, nasal congestion, sore throat, and headache.

  • Emphysema: It the component of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD, which means slowly damaging the lungs. The patient suffers from trouble breathing, chronic cough, etc. Consulting with a pulmonary doctor or respiratory specialist when signs start arising frequently.

  • Interstitial Lung Disease or ILD: ILD is a small group of respiratory disorders rare in patients. It can lead to scarring of lung tissue over time. ILD can be caused by long-term exposure to hazardous materials, Chemical Smoke, or by an auto-immune disorder. Symptoms and Signs may include shortness of breath and dry cough. This disease is irreversible once lung scarring occurs.

  • Dust and other allergies: Everyone gets irritated to the exposure of pollution, dust, strong fumes, and pollen; some may suffer from serious allergic sensitivity to tree pollen, house dust, and other such irritants. This may lead them to go through nasal congestion, eye inflammation, asthma, etc.

In addition to the above-described health issues, some medical concerns relating to the lungs or respiratory tract may crop up, which may not be mentioned here. It is important to address these issues with your doctor. If left unchecked, the condition may get worse or lead to more complications. The patient should also check out with Doctor if they are having breathing problems or chronic cough. It may start as a mild cough can slowly turn into a more severe cough, leading to further complications. It would be best to consult a respiratory doctor or pulmonologist as soon as possible. Sprint Medical offers online consultations and E-Clinic Consultation with some of the best pulmonologists and respiratory doctors across cities. In the case of children and infants, parents should consult with pediatric pulmonologist.

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