General Pulmonary Medicine

What is general Pulmonary Medicine?

Pulmonary medicine is the subspecialty of internal medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and management of disorders of the respiratory system, including the lungs, upper airways, thoracic cavity, and chest wall.

What is the difference between respiratory medicine and Pulmonary Medicine?

The respiratory system includes organs like your lungs, windpipe, throat and other parts of your body responsible for breathing. While most acute and short-lived diseases like the flu or pneumonia can be treated by regular doctors, patients with persistent cardiopulmonary issues are often referred to a pulmonologist.