Respiratory Medicine

Respiratory Medicine

Respiratory Medicine (also known as Pulmonology) focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases affecting the lungs and respiratory system.

Common conditions treated:

- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Pneumonia
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Lung cancer
- Bronchitis
- Sleep apnea
- Interstitial lung diseases

Key services and procedures:

- Pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
- Chest X-rays and CT scans
- Bronchoscopy
- Oxygen therapy
- Ventilator support
- Management of chronic respiratory failure

Respiratory specialists work closely with ICU teams and often manage both outpatient and inpatient respiratory cases.