Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease
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Chronic obstructive airway disease is a long-standing lung condition in which airflow is persistently limited, making it hard to breathe normally. It tends to progress over time.
Which specialist treats it? The pulmonologist is the professional who evaluates lung function and follows up on this type of respiratory condition.
Common symptoms: shortness of breath that worsens with exertion, persistent cough, phlegm production, and a sensation of tightness in the chest.
Associated factors: prolonged exposure to tobacco smoke or other inhaled irritants is linked to its onset.
When to seek care? With a chronic cough or difficulty breathing that does not let up, it is worth having a professional evaluate it to better understand the state of the lungs.
Data on 137 doctors who treat chronic obstructive airway disease
Which specialist treats chronic obstructive airway disease?
Chronic obstructive airway disease should be evaluated by a pulmonologist, a lung specialist who confirms the diagnosis and determines long-term treatment. You can book an appointment with a pulmonologist near you.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in chronic obstructive airway disease
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Frequently asked questions
What is chronic obstructive airway disease?
Chronic obstructive airway disease is a long-standing lung condition in which airflow is persistently limited, making it hard to breathe normally. It tends to progress over time.
Which doctor treats chronic obstructive airway disease?
Chronic obstructive airway disease should be evaluated by a pulmonologist, a lung specialist who confirms the diagnosis and determines long-term treatment. You can book an appointment with a pulmonologist near you.