Chest and lungs
Pulmonology treats the lungs and breathing. Chest specialists care for asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, pneumonia, allergies and sleep apnoea.
What it treats
- Asthma and wheezing
- COPD and smoker's cough
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Pneumonia and chest infections
- Sleep apnoea and snoring
- Long-lasting cough
When to see a doctor
- Cough for more than 2 weeks
- Breathlessness or wheezing
- Coughing up blood
In an emergency call 108 or 112 in India, or 911 in the United States.
Good to know
- Common tests: chest X-ray, spirometry (lung function), sputum test
- Use inhalers correctly: ask the doctor to check your technique
- TB is curable with the full course of treatment
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