Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the lungs and bronchial tubes, such as emphysema, bronchitis and pneumonia.
A pulmonologist specializes in the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the lungs.
The study of abnormal conditions of the respiratory system.
Branch of medicine specializing in conditions of the respiratory system.
In medicine, pulmonology (aka pneumology) is the specialty that deals with diseases of the lungs and the respiratory tract. It is called chest medicine and respiratory medicine in some countries and areas. Pulmonology is generally considered a branch of internal medicine, although it is closely related to intensive care medicine when dealing with patients requiring mechanical ventilation.