Track 29: Respiratory Medicine

Overview: Respiratory Medicine

Respiratory Medicine (also known as Pulmonology) is the medical specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and research of diseases affecting the lungs and respiratory tract. This field covers a wide spectrum of acute and chronic respiratory conditions, ranging from asthma and COPD to interstitial lung disease, lung infections, and pulmonary hypertension.

Key Sub-Topics in Respiratory Medicine:

Asthma and Allergic Airway Disease · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) · Pulmonary Hypertension · Interstitial Lung Disease · Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) · Lung Infections (Pneumonia, Tuberculosis) · Sleep-Disordered Breathing (Sleep Apnea) · Lung Cancer · Pulmonary Function Testing · Bronchoscopy and Thoracoscopy · Cystic Fibrosis · Occupational and Environmental Lung Diseases · Smoking Cessation and Lung Health · Respiratory Therapy and Rehabilitation · COVID-19 and Long COVID