Pulmonoloogide

Pulmonoloogide is the Estonian word for pulmonologists, which are medical doctors who specialize in the respiratory system. Their expertise covers the lungs, airways, and the diseases that affect them. This includes conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, tuberculosis, lung cancer, and interstitial lung diseases.

Pulmonologists diagnose and treat a wide range of breathing problems. They utilize various diagnostic tools, including pulmonary function tests (PFTs) to assess lung capacity and efficiency, chest X-rays, CT scans, bronchoscopies to visualize the airways, and sleep studies for sleep-related breathing disorders. Treatment plans are tailored to the individual patient and may involve medications, oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation programs, or surgical interventions.

These specialists play a crucial role in managing both acute and chronic respiratory conditions. They work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as thoracic surgeons, allergists, and oncologists, to provide comprehensive care. Their goal is to improve patients' breathing, reduce symptoms, prevent disease progression, and enhance overall quality of life for individuals with lung and breathing disorders. The training to become a pulmonologist involves completing medical school followed by a residency in internal medicine and then a fellowship specifically in pulmonology.