who needs a pulmonologist
Pulmonology is synonymous with pneumology (from the Greek ÏÎ½ÎµÏÎ¼ÏÎ½ (lung) and -Î»Î¿Î³Î¯Î±, -logia), respirology and respiratory medicine. Pulmonology is known as chest medicine and respiratory medicine in some countries and areas. Pulmonology is considered a branch of internal medicine, and is related to intensive care medicine. Pulmonology often involves managing patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation.