Pulmonologists are needed for care of patients with chronic respiratory diseases, which include, asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, tracheostomy, ventilator dependent patients, lung cancers and many other lung disorders in a post-acute environment.
The goal of our pulmonologists is for;
Prevention of disease progression (deterioration of pulmonary function)
Relief of symptoms
Improvement in exercise tolerance and health status
Prevention and treatment of exacerbations and complications
Improvement in quality of life
Reduction in mortality