The pulmonologist is a doctor who specializes in diseases of the respiratory system. It is responsible for diagnosing and treating conditions such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, and other diseases related to the lungs and airways. Additionally, the pulmonologist performs lung function tests and offers advice on the management and prevention of respiratory diseases. It is advisable to see a pulmonologist if you experience symptoms such as persistent cough, difficulty breathing, chest pain, or if you have a history of lung or respiratory diseases.
La rinitis alérgica es una afección nasal. Se manifiesta al inhalar algún agente alérgico, como los ácaros del polvo, la caspa de animales, el polen entre otros.
Interruption of breathing for a few minutes which is usually more frequent when sleeping.
Asbestosis is a chronic inflammatory respiratory disease caused by asbestos exposure.
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that causes the airways to swell and narrow. There is a cough, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness.
Chronic inflation in the airways that dilates the bronchi.
Bronchiolitis is a viral respiratory tract infection. The airways become swollen, inflamed, and filled with mucus, making it difficult to breathe.
Chronic cough is the mechanism that the body uses to clear the airways due to congestion by mucus or foreign objects in them.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD is a disease that currently has no cure. It is an increasingly prevalent and costly disorder. COPD is the third leading cause of death in the United States.
Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disease of the sweat and mucous glands that is generally located in the liver, lungs, pancreas and intestines, etc.
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection that causes severe flu-like symptoms.
Emphysema is one of the most common chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases. It is caused by damage to the walls and air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs, which decreases the lungs' ability to take in oxygen, resulting in shortness of breath during physical activity.
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells.
Infections is the invasion of a microorganism in the body causing certain symptoms and diseases.
Influenza virus is a respiratory illness caused by a virus that attacks mainly the upper and lower respiratory system. The virus can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.
Lung cancer is the overgrowth of malignant glands in the lungs causing failure and blockages.
Lupus is an inflammatory and autoimmune disease where the body attacks healthy cells causing damage to itself.
Pleural effusion is a condition in which fluid builds up around the lungs. The excess fluid can be caused by cancer, infections, or other conditions that affect the pleura.
Pleuritis and emphysema are two of the most severe forms of COPD. The disease causes inflammation and destruction of small airways, which can lead to shortness of breath and difficulty breathing.
Pneumonia is a disease that can be caused by multiple bacteria, affects the airways, and affects the lungs and airways.
Pneumothorax is a condition in which air escapes from the lungs into the chest cavity. An artificial pneumothorax is created to treat emphysema patients by collapsing the lung, similar to what happens naturally when someone with COPD receives positive pressure ventilation.
Pulmonary hypertension is the increase in pressure in the arteries of the lungs.
Pulmonary sarcoidosis is a disease of unknown cause that causes inflammation of the lungs and can affect other organs as well.
Respiratory infections are caused by different microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria and affects the nose, throat and respiratory tract.
Respiratory insufficiency is a state in which the lungs are unable to sufficiently oxygenate the body.
Rhinitis is a nasal pathology that presents with obstruction, nasal discharge, sneezing, itching, lack of smell, affecting the nasal mucosa.
Sickle-cell disease (Hemoglobin S) is a hereditary blood disorder in which hemoglobin in red blood cells tends to clog arteries, leading to pain/damage under the ribs and in the hands and feet.
Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection spread through the air via coughing or sneezing and affects the lungs
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