Depending on your healthcare insurance coverage, you may be able to go straight to a pulmonologist without needing to see your general practitioner first for a referral. After all, there are certain indicators that make it clear that a visit to a lung doctor is in order. The following signs and Read More
Lung Cancer
How Do Pulmonologists Diagnose Lung Diseases?
There are many lung diseases that impair the function of lungs. A patient with lung disease may experience chest tightness, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing. These symptoms are what often bring patients to a doctor. Examples of lung diseases include asthma, pneumonia, emphysema, COPD, Read More
Problems Caused by Smoking
A lot has been said about smoking and how terrible it is for your health. To make matters worse, smoking not only affects the smoker, but also the people around the smoker, including family members, friends, and co-workers. Smoking harms every organ inside your body -- your lungs, heart, blood Read More
When to See a Pulmonologist
We all know the feeling of being winded or short of breath. It can happen when you exercise, play a pickup basketball game with your kids or friends, or even jog up a flight of stairs. But if you experience breathing issues that cause light-headedness or dizziness, it can be a sign of something Read More
