Pulmonary Careers

Medical Specialty dealing with the study of the lungs and the related diagnosis and treatment disorders.

Advanced practice RN's who can independently treat mild to moderate pulmonary diseases, conduct physical exams and tests to diagnose ailments

pulm/o, pulmon/o, pneum/o, pneumon/o (one word answer)

A physician who studies and treats tumors and cancers associated with the lungs and related structures

A system of organs, functioning in the gas exchange process between the body and the environment, consisting primarily of the nose, nasal passages, nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.

A medical professional who can diagnose and treat pulmonary patients under the supervision of a physician.

A nurse who assists physicians and other hospital staff that

specialize in pulmonology

Medical professional who specializes in operations of the heart, lungs, and chest

A specially trained technician who administers, among other treatments, inhalation therapy to patients with lung disease.

A physician who treats children