pulmonoloogia
Pulmonology, also known as respiratory medicine in some regions, is a medical specialty focused on diseases of the respiratory tract, including the airways and the lungs. It encompasses prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of respiratory diseases, as well as the management of critical respiratory conditions in hospital settings.
The field covers a wide range of conditions, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia,
Treatments and procedures in pulmonology include pharmacotherapy with bronchodilators (beta-agonists, anticholinergics), inhaled corticosteroids, systemic steroids, antibiotics,
Training and scope vary by country but generally involve residency or fellowship after medical school, with