Pulmonology is classified as an internal medicine subspecialty.  Because of the variety of clinical problems encountered, knowledge of internal medicine and other specialties is required.

A pulmonologist, or pulmonary disease specialist, is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases.  Below are some examples of pulmonary conditions and diseases.

• Anemia
• ARDS
• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• Chest Pain
• Chronic Cough
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Cystic Fibrosis
• DVT/Pulmonary Embolism
• Emphysema
• Flu (Influenza)
• Hemoptysis
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea
• Pleural Effusion
• Pneumonia
• Sarcoidosis
• Pulmonary Nodule
• Tuberculosis