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Respiratory Medicine

Respiratory Medicine is a medical specialty focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing diseases that affect the lungs and the entire respiratory system. Specialists in this field handle conditions such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, pneumonia, tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, and respiratory allergies. They use diagnostic tools like chest X-rays, CT scans, lung function tests, and bronchoscopy to evaluate breathing problems and determine the most effective treatment. Respiratory physicians provide both acute and chronic care, helping patients improve lung function, manage symptoms, and prevent complications. Through medications, oxygen therapy, rehabilitation, and lifestyle guidance, Respiratory Medicine plays a crucial role in ensuring healthy and efficient breathing.

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FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

Respiratory physicians treat asthma, chronic bronchitis, COPD, pneumonia, tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, and respiratory allergies.

You should visit if you have persistent cough, difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest congestion, chronic mucus production, or frequent respiratory infections.

Common tests include lung function tests (spirometry), chest X-ray, CT scan, bronchoscopy, oxygen saturation tests, and allergy tests.

Not always. Chronic cough may be caused by allergies, acid reflux, infections, or smoking. A respiratory specialist can help determine the cause.

Avoid smoking, reduce pollution exposure, exercise regularly, stay vaccinated, and manage allergies to maintain strong lung health.