Pulmonology Notes

What are the key areas covered in Pulmonology?

Some of the key areas covered in pulmonology include:

Asthma: This is a chronic respiratory disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to difficulty breathing, coughing, and wheezing.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): This is a group of progressive respiratory diseases that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, which can cause chronic cough, shortness of breath, and other symptoms.

Lung cancer: This is a type of cancer that can develop in the lungs and can cause symptoms such as coughing, chest pain, and difficulty breathing.

Pulmonary fibrosis: This is a condition that causes scarring of the lung tissue, leading to shortness of breath and other respiratory symptoms.

Sleep apnea: This is a condition in which breathing is repeatedly interrupted during sleep, leading to poor sleep quality and other health problems.

Infectious respiratory diseases: These include conditions such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, and influenza, which can cause respiratory symptoms and require prompt diagnosis and treatment.

Pulmonary hypertension: This is a type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs, leading to shortness of breath, chest pain, and other symptoms.