Bronchopneumonia
Bronchopneumonia is an infection that affects both the bronchi and the lung tissue at the same time, causing inflammation in several areas. It is a form of pneumonia that can occur in both children and adults.
Common symptoms:
- Cough, at times with phlegm
- Fever and chills
- Difficulty or rapid breathing
- Fatigue and general malaise
When to see a doctor? When there is persistent fever, shortness of breath, pain when breathing, or the general condition worsens, especially in young children and older adults.
Which specialist treats it? The pulmonologist specializes in lung diseases, while the pediatrician handles cases in childhood and the general practitioner performs the initial evaluation. In the case of difficulty breathing or a fever that does not ease, the prudent thing is to seek timely medical care.
Data on 465 doctors who treat bronchopneumonia
Specialties that treat bronchopneumonia
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Doctors specialized in bronchopneumonia
Dra. Claudia Ileana Saenz Corral
Dr. Mauricio Silva Barragan
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dra. Margarita Raya Rivera Atlántida
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Irving Partida Justo
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Abel Alberto Pavía López
Dr. Víctor Manuel Ramírez Carpio
Dr. Mauricio Enrique Zaragoza Perez
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dra. Nilda Eliana Gómez Bernal
Dr. Oscar Sánchez Escandón
Dr. Joaquín Gerardo Joya Galeana
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Julio Sandoval Zárate
Frequently asked questions
What is bronchopneumonia?
Bronchopneumonia is an infection that affects both the bronchi and the lung tissue at the same time, causing inflammation in several areas. It is a form of pneumonia that can occur in both children and adults.
Which doctor treats bronchopneumonia?
Bronchopneumonia is usually treated by specialists in allergist, anatomical pathologist, cardiologist, dermatologist, endocrinologist, hematologist, pediatric infectious disease specialist, critical care and intensive care specialist, general practitioner, pediatric nephrologist, neonatologist, pulmonologist, pediatric pulmonologist, neurologist, pediatrician, radiologist, pediatric surgeon, pulmonologist, neonatologist.