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What is a pulmonary doctor?
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Lungs: A pulmonary doctor is one who specializes in diseases of the lungs.
Answered 7/7/2020
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Specialitist: A pulmonary md is one who trains 2-3 years after residency to study lung disorders and help establish treatments for a variety of lung disorders. Usually patients are referred by a primary md. Some pulmonary doctors also do sleep medicine. Some illnesses they treat are: copd/asthma, ild, cough, shortness of breath, chronic bronchitis, sleep apnea to name a few.
Answered 7/7/2020
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Lung doctor: Doctor trained in all aspects of lung disease.
Answered 7/30/2014
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