Respiratory Medicine and Pulmonology

Respiratory medicine and pulmonology are specialties that focus on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases involving the airways, lungs and related structures. Pulmonologists specialize in treating conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, emphysema and tuberculosis, as well as other diseases of the respiratory system. Respiratory medicine focuses more on the prevention, diagnostics, and scientific research of diseases involving the airways, lungs, and other respiratory organs, including clinical management. The goal of these specialties is to improve the health of individuals suffering from respiratory diseases, by providing a comprehensive approach to patient care. This approach involves assessing a patient's health, providing medicines, and rehabilitation services in the hope of achieving the best possible outcome for them.