Respiratory medicine
Respiratory medicine
Respiratory medicine
focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the respiratory
system. Specialized in pulmonology,
respiratory physicians address conditions like asthma, chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, and lung cancer. They utilize diagnostic
tools such as pulmonary function tests, imaging, and bronchoscopy. Treatment
approaches include medication, pulmonary
rehabilitation, and, in advanced cases, lung transplantation.
It plays a crucial role in managing respiratory health, promoting lung
function, and improving patients' quality of life. Ongoing research in this
field aims to advance therapeutic options and enhance the understanding of respiratory
diseases. Respiratory System Anatomy and Physiology
- Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)
- Bronchoscopy
- Ventilator Support