neumologíapulmonología

Neumología pulmonología is the medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the respiratory system. This system includes the lungs, airways, and chest cavity. Pulmonologists manage a wide range of conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, tuberculosis, interstitial lung diseases, and lung cancer. They also address sleep-related breathing disorders like sleep apnea.

The field encompasses both medical and surgical aspects, although surgeons specializing in chest procedures are typically thoracic surgeons. Pulmonologists often utilize diagnostic tools like chest X-rays, CT scans, pulmonary function tests, and bronchoscopies to assess lung health. Treatment strategies can involve medications, respiratory therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, and in some cases, surgical interventions or lung transplantation.

The training for a pulmonologist involves completing medical school followed by a residency in internal medicine or pediatrics, and then a fellowship specifically in pulmonology or critical care medicine. This specialized training equips them with the in-depth knowledge and skills required to manage complex respiratory ailments and to provide critical care to patients with severe breathing difficulties.