Pulmonology (Asthma Doctors)

A pulmonologist treats asthma, COPD, pneumonia, bronchitis, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary embolism, lung cancer, tuberculosis, sarcoidosis, sleep apnea, and occupational lung diseases caused by dust, chemicals, or environmental exposures.

See a pulmonologist if you have a persistent cough lasting more than three weeks, shortness of breath during normal activities, wheezing, coughing up blood, chronic chest tightness, recurrent respiratory infections, or abnormal results on a chest X-ray or pulmonary function test.

A pulmonary function test measures how well your lungs work by assessing air volume, flow rates, and gas exchange. The most common test is spirometry, which measures how much and how fast you can exhale. Results help diagnose conditions like asthma and COPD.

Asthma cannot be cured, but it can be effectively controlled with proper medication, trigger avoidance, and regular monitoring. Many patients achieve good symptom control with inhaled corticosteroids and bronchodilators, allowing normal activity levels.

Yes, online pulmonology consultations are effective for reviewing pulmonary function tests and imaging, adjusting asthma or COPD medications, discussing symptoms, and managing chronic respiratory conditions between in-person visits.