A pulmonologist is a doctor who specialises in diagnosing and treating diseases of the lungs, airways, pleura and breathing during sleep. Interventional pulmonologists additionally perform minimally invasive procedures such as bronchoscopy, EBUS and pleural interventions.
Consider seeing a pulmonologist if you have
- A cough lasting more than three weeks
- Breathlessness that limits daily activities
- Wheezing or asthma that is not well controlled
- Coughing up blood
- An abnormal chest X-ray or CT scan
- Loud snoring with daytime sleepiness
- Fluid around the lung or a collapsed lung
- A history of smoking with any breathing symptoms
This article is for general education and is not a substitute for personal medical advice. Please consult a doctor about your specific situation.
