Lung Disease
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Under the general name of lung disease fall various conditions that affect the lungs and airways, altering the body's ability to take in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide. It may involve processes of the airways, the lung tissue, or the circulation within the lungs.
Common symptoms: Shortness of breath, persistent cough, wheezing when breathing, sputum production, and reduced exercise tolerance.
When to see a doctor? A checkup is advisable when these symptoms persist, recur, or limit everyday activities.
Which specialist treats it? Pulmonology is the specialty devoted to respiratory health and to the study of the different types of lung disease. Putting the symptoms in the hands of a professional helps pinpoint which condition is involved and guide follow-up.
Data on 74 doctors who treat lung disease
Which specialist treats lung disease?
Lung disease should be evaluated by a pulmonologist, a lung specialist who identifies the cause and determines appropriate treatment. You can book an appointment with a pulmonologist near you.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in lung disease
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Erika Salinas Lezama
Dr. Valeria Becerril Ledezma
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Frequently asked questions
What is lung disease?
Under the general name of lung disease fall various conditions that affect the lungs and airways, altering the body's ability to take in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide. It may involve processes of the airways, the lung tissue, or the circulation within the lungs.
Which doctor treats lung disease?
Lung disease should be evaluated by a pulmonologist, a lung specialist who identifies the cause and determines appropriate treatment. You can book an appointment with a pulmonologist near you.