A pulmonologist, or chest physician, is a doctor who has expertise in diagnosing and treating lung/respiratory tract diseases. The respiratory system starts from upper tract structures that are the nose, nasal cavity, sinuses, to throat, including the pharynx, larynx, and the lower tract trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, and lungs. Together, these structures ensure healthy breathing and lung function by transporting, filtering, and exchanging carbon dioxide and oxygen.
When to Visit a Pulmonologist?
You should see a pulmonologist if you have any of the following symptoms:
- Cough lasting for a few days to a few weeks despite remedies.
- Shortness of breath, difficulty in breathing, or breathlessness at rest or on exertion.
- Abnormal sounds during breathing, like Wheezing or noisy breathing
- Chest infections like pneumonia or bronchitis
- Unexplained chest pain during breathing
- Coughing up blood (hemoptysis)
- Smoking history with lung-related symptoms
- Sleep-related breathing issues
- Loud snoring
- Patient with muscular weakness disease, for assessment of lung function.
Why Visit a Pulmonologist?
As a pulmonologist specializes in diagnosing and managing diseases related to the respiratory tract, their expertise can aid in early detection of the underlying pathology and timely treatment with the best personalized treatment for the individual condition. The following are the most common conditions for which a pulmonologist or a chest physician should be consulted for the treatment:
- Asthma, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), are conditions in which the airways are narrowed.
- Pulmonary fibrosis: lung scarring that restricts breathing
- Lung infections, such as pneumonia and tuberculosis
- Lung cancer: diagnosis, staging, and treatment coordination
- Sleep apnea: sleep disorder causing interrupted breathing
- Pleural diseases: conditions like pleural effusion (fluid around the lungs)
Dr. Javed Husain specializes in pulmonology, sleep medicine and critical care. Asthma, COPD, lung infections, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, pulmonary hypertension and intensive care management are among his areas of expertise. He ensures the best possible respiratory and sleep health at The Chest Clinic by offering patient-centered care, modern diagnostics, and therapy with U.S. board certifications.
For appointment and further details, please contact (+92) 3018479066 or email us at connect@thechestclinic.pk.