Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
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It is a good idea to seek medical care when shortness of breath and cough persist without a clear explanation, as it could be diffuse parenchymal lung disease, a group of disorders that affect the lung tissue where oxygen exchange takes place.
What is it? It brings together various conditions that cause inflammation or scarring of the lung tissue, which reduces the lung's ability to oxygenate the blood.
Common symptoms: Difficulty breathing that increases with exertion and a persistent dry cough are usually the most noticeable manifestations.
Which specialist treats it? The pulmonologist is the main provider, with support from the internist; in acute cases the emergency physician is involved. If respiratory symptoms persist, the advisable course is to have a specialist evaluate it.
Data on 194 doctors who treat diffuse parenchymal lung disease
Which specialist treats diffuse parenchymal lung disease?
Diffuse parenchymal lung disease should be evaluated by an internal medicine physician, who coordinates the diagnosis and determines whether you need more specialized care. A general practitioner can give you the initial assessment. You can book an appointment with either specialist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in diffuse parenchymal lung disease
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Cristian Eduardo Flores Aceves
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Frequently asked questions
What is diffuse parenchymal lung disease?
It is a good idea to seek medical care when shortness of breath and cough persist without a clear explanation, as it could be diffuse parenchymal lung disease, a group of disorders that affect the lung tissue where oxygen exchange takes place.
Which doctor treats diffuse parenchymal lung disease?
Diffuse parenchymal lung disease should be evaluated by an internal medicine physician, who coordinates the diagnosis and determines whether you need more specialized care. A general practitioner can give you the initial assessment. You can book an appointment with either specialist.