öndunarfæralækningar
Öndunarfæralækningar is the Icelandic term for respiratory medicine, a specialized branch of internal medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the respiratory system. This system includes the lungs, airways, trachea, bronchi, and pleura. Physicians specializing in this field are known as lung specialists or pulmonologists.
The scope of öndunarfæralækningar is broad, encompassing a wide range of conditions. Common ailments treated include
Diagnostic tools employed in öndunarfæralækningar are diverse. These include pulmonary function tests (PFTs) to assess lung
Treatment strategies vary depending on the specific condition. They can range from medication such as bronchodilators,