Pulmonology Basics
A pulmonologist treats diseases of this body system
The respiratory system
This lung disease, often caused by smoking, results in airway inflammation and difficulty breathing.
COPD
To maintain certifiation, interventional pulmonologists must retake the board examination after this amount of time
10 years
This procedure involves inserting a flexible tube with a camera into the airways to diagnose and treat lung diseases.
bronchoscopy
This NBA legend, known for his dominant play on the court, has struggled with asthma throughout his career
Lebron James
This type of specialist performs minimally invasive procedures on the lungs and airways, often using endoscopes.
An interventional pulmonologist
This infectious disease spreads through airborne droplets and is treated with antibiotics.
Tuberculosis
This is the approximate length of an interventional pulmonology fellowship
1 year
This minimally invasive procedure uses a balloon catheter to widen narrowed airways, often in conjunction with stent placement, to improve airflow in patients with obstructive airway diseases.
Balloon dilation
In the film 5 feet apart, the protagonist, Stella, lives with this lung disease, which results in chronic shortness of breath, and often requires the involvement of pulmonologists for management.
Cystic Fibrosis
Interventional pulmonologists commonly work in these medical settings due to the high cost of technology.
Hospitals and/or academic centers
Hemoptysis is the medical term for this alarming symptom.
Coughing up blood
A doctor pursuing interventional pulmonology must first complete this many years of internal medicine residency.
3 years
This procedure removes excess fluid from the pleural space to help patients breathe more easily.
thoracentesis
In The Simpsons, the character Homer Simpson experiences frequent breathing issues due to his weight and lifestyle. Pulmonologists might diagnose him with this chronic condition, commonly caused by obesity and smoking, which affects airflow and causes shortness of breath.
COPD
Patients with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) may require collaboration between pulmonologists and these liver specialists.
hepatologists
This chronic lung condition is commonly managed by pulmonologists, is often caused by smoking, leads to progressive damage of the air sacs in the lungs, making it difficult for oxygen to enter the bloodstream and leading to shortness of breath.
emphysema
This is the approximate number of actively working and certified interventional pulmonologists in the U.S.
(within 25 will be considered correct)
533
This device, commonly used by pulmonologists to treat conditions like asthma and COPD, converts liquid medication into a fine mist, allowing patients to inhale the medication directly into their lungs for quicker relief from respiratory symptoms.
a nebulizer
At a One Direction concert in 2016, A 16-year-old fan's 'lung collapsed' after she screamed too much. What is the medical term for this condition?
Pneumothorax
This percentage of pulmonologists say that they would go into pulmonology again
76%
This serious post-COVID-19 complication involves permanent scarring of lung tissue
pulmonary fibrosis
The average salary for an interventional pulmonologist in Ohio is closest to this amount.
(within 25,000 will be considered correct)
$324,366
This procedure is used to diagnose infections, cancer, or inflammation in the lungs by introducing sterile saline into a specific lung area via a bronchoscope, then suctioning it back to analyze the fluid.
bronchoalveolar lavage
In the popular show "Breaking Bad" the main character Walter White is diagnosed with this specific pulmonary condition.
Stage 3 non-small cell lung cancer