Shri Purvanchal Multispeciality Hospital

Pulmonology

Pulmonology (also called respiratory medicine or chest medicine) is a medical specialty that focuses on the respiratory system, including the lungs, airways, and thoracic structures. Pulmonologists diagnose and treat both acute and chronic respiratory diseases, often working in intensive care units (ICUs) and outpatient clinics.

Scope of Pulmonology

System/Area	Common Conditions
Upper airways	Chronic cough, tracheal stenosis
Lower airways (lungs, bronchi)	Asthma, bronchitis, COPD
Alveoli	Pneumonia, pulmonary edema
Pulmonary vasculature	Pulmonary embolism, pulmonary hypertension
Pleura	Pleural effusion, pneumothorax
Chest wall & diaphragm	Respiratory muscle dysfunction
Sleep-related breathing	Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), hypoventilation syndromes

Common Conditions Managed

Asthma

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Pneumonia (community- and hospital-acquired)

Interstitial Lung Disease (e.g., pulmonary fibrosis)

Pulmonary embolism (PE)

Tuberculosis

Bronchiectasis

Lung cancer (often managed jointly with oncology/thoracic surgery)

Pleural effusion and pneumothorax

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)