Pulmonary Medicine
About
Pulmonology is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of diseases affecting the lungs and respiratory system.
Key areas include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, bronchitis, tuberculosis, lung nodules, and lung cancer.The diagnostic process involves pulmonary function tests, chest X-rays, computed tomography (CT), and laboratory analyses to create a personalized treatment plan.
The primary goal is to preserve respiratory function, detect diseases early, and improve the patient’s quality of life.
References:
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Turkish Thoracic Society. Guidelines on Respiratory System Diseases.(https://toraks.org.tr/site/community/library/3)
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American Thoracic Society (ATS). Clinical Practice Guidelines.(https://site.thoracic.org/clinicians-researchers/clinical-practice-guidelines-statements-reports)
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World Health Organization (WHO). Global Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Reports.(https://www.who.int/teams/global-programme-on-tuberculosis-and-lung-health/tb-reports/global-tuberculosis-report-2025)
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