RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
Respiratory medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract (trachea, bronchi and bronchioles). Surgery of the respiratory tract is generally performed by a cardio-thoracic surgeon.
Common Problems
- Bronchitis
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease (COPD)
- Pneumonia
- Lung cancer
- Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome
- Tuberculosis
- Diffuse Interstitial Lung Disease
- Bronchiectasis
- Pneumothorax
Symptoms
- Chronic cough
- Chest tightness or discomfort
- Breathlessness – resting or exertional
- Wheezing
- Sputum production – mucoid or blood stained
- Chest pain especially on breathing
- Loud snoring or choking during sleep
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