A Pulmonary Specialist, also known as a pulmonologist, is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting the respiratory system, including the lungs and airways. They are trained to diagnose and manage a wide range of respiratory disorders, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, tuberculosis, and lung cancer. Pulmonary Specialists may also provide care for patients with sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea. They often work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as respiratory therapists and critical care physicians, to provide comprehensive care for patients with respiratory issues. Additionally, they may conduct research and participate in clinical trials to advance the understanding and treatment of respiratory diseases.
A respiratory therapist is a specialized healthcare practitioner trained in pulmonary medicine in order to work therapeutically with people suffering from pulmonary disease. Respiratory therapists graduate from a community college or university
with a certification in respiratory therapy and have passed a national board certifying examination. The NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) is the not-for-profit organization responsible for credentionaling the seven areas of Respiratory Therapy.
Those seven areas of Respiratory Therapy include, as of December 2017: CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist), RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist), CPFT and RPFT (Certified or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist), ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist), NPS (Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist), and SDS (Sleep Disorder Specialist).
Respiratory therapists work in hospitals in the intensive care units (Adult, Pediatric, and Neonatal), on hospital floors, in Emergency Departments, in Pulmonay Functioning laboratories (PFTs), are able to intubate patients, work in sleep labs (polysomnograpy) (PSG) labs, and in home care specifically DME (Durable Medical Equipment) and home oxygen.
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Physician - Pulmonary Medicine examines and diagnoses disorders and diseases of the lungs. Consults with patients to determine the appropriate course of treatment. Being a Physician - Pulmonary Medicine recommends and orders tests to determine extent of illness or help diagnose condition. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Additionally, Physician - Pulmonary Medicine requires a valid state license to practice. May report to a medical director. Physician - Pulmonary Medicine's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.