Description: Pulmonology deals with diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract, such as asthma, COPD and pneumonia.

Indications:

• Bronchial asthma
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Pneumonia (inflammation of the lungs)
• Pulmonary fibrosis

Procedure:

• Diagnosis: Pulmonary function tests, X-rays, CT scans, bronchoscopy, blood gas analysis.
• Therapy: Drug treatment (inhalers, corticosteroids, antibiotics), oxygen therapy, respiratory physiotherapy, surgical interventions (e.g. partial lung resection).
• Follow-up care: Regular checks of lung function, adjustment of medication, respiratory therapy to improve lung capacity.

Advantages:

• Improvement of lung function
• Reduction of shortness of breath and other symptoms
• Improving the quality of life