A pulmonologist deals with diagnosing and treating diseases of the pulmonary system (trachea, bronchi, lungs, pleura) and upper respiratory tract (nose, throat, pharynx). Pulmonology is closely related to allergology and cardiology.

It is necessary to consult a pulmonologist in the case of the following symptoms:

• Cough
• Smoker’s cough (with sputum)
• Shortness of breath at rest
• Shortness of breath during mild physical exertion
• Shortness of breath with difficult exhalations