Internal Medicine and Primary Care

Respiratory Medicine

Respiratory medicine, also known as pulmonology, focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and conditions affecting the respiratory system. This branch of medicine encompasses a wide range of respiratory disorders, from common conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to more complex diseases such as interstitial lung diseases and pulmonary hypertension. Assessing lung function through spirometry, lung volumes, and diffusion capacity tests. Using chest X-rays, CT scans, and MRI scans to diagnose lung diseases and assess lung structure. Examining airways and obtaining tissue samples for diagnosis using a flexible tube inserted through the nose or mouth. Common Respiratory Conditions like Asthma Chronic inflammation of the airways leading to recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing.Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) A progressive lung disease characterized by airflow limitation, often caused by smoking.Pneumonia is  Inflammation of lung tissue caused by bacterial, viral, or fungal infections, leading to symptoms like fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.