What does a consultant respiratory physician do?

Treating the full range of lung problems Dr Navani, Consultant in Respiratory Medicine, investigates, diagnoses and treats patients with all forms of respiratory illness. He accepts referrals from NHS and private GPs and from other consultants, and patients can also refer themselves for an appointment.

When should I see a respiratory specialist?

If you’re experiencing shortness of breath, a chronic cough, unexplained weight loss, or consistently have trouble sleeping, you may have a pulmonary condition requiring a specialist called a pulmonologist.

What do they do in respiratory clinic?

Respiratory doctors often deal with symptoms such as breathlessness, coughs, chest infection, pneumonia, fatigue, inability to take exercise and allergies. These and other tests are available at the Hermitage Medical Clinic in addition to the supporting services of chest surgeons and other physicians.

Why would my doctor refer me to a pulmonologist?

If you’re struggling with shortness of breath, your doctor might refer you to a pulmonologist. These doctors specialize in the respiratory system. They understand how the lungs work. They are also experts in how the airways, muscles, and blood vessels function together so you can breathe easily.

What is respiratory depression?

Respiratory depression (hypoventilation) is a breathing disorder characterized by slow and ineffective breathing. During a normal breathing cycle, you inhale oxygen into your lungs.

What happens at a respiratory appointment?

A nurse will escort you in to the clinic area. You may be asked to have some tests such as a chest x-ray or breathing tests. When you see the doctor in the clinic they will ask you questions about your chest symptoms and carry out a physical examination.

What are 3 respiratory disorders?

Respiratory diseases include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, pneumonia, and lung cancer. Also called lung disorder and pulmonary disease.

What are the signs of respiratory infection?

Respiratory tract infections (RTIs)

• a cough – you may bring up mucus (phlegm)
• sneezing.
• a stuffy or runny nose.
• a sore throat.
• headaches.
• muscle aches.
• breathlessness, tight chest or wheezing.
• a high temperature.

What are the symptoms of respiratory?

Signs of Respiratory Distress

• Breathing rate. An increase in the number of breaths per minute may mean that a person is having trouble breathing or not getting enough oxygen.
• Color changes.
• Grunting.
• Nose flaring.
• Retractions.
• Sweating.
• Wheezing.
• Body position.

Why would you be referred to a respiratory clinic?

Specialist respiratory clinics deal with a range of problems including: cancer. tuberculosis, or TB (a bacterial lung disease) cystic fibrosis (an inherited condition that causes a sticky section that can affect the airways often causing infection)

Is respiratory a depression?

What is respiratory depression? Respiratory depression (hypoventilation) is a breathing disorder characterized by slow and ineffective breathing. During a normal breathing cycle, you inhale oxygen into your lungs. Your blood carries the oxygen around your body, delivering it to your tissues.

What are respiratory doctors called?

The study of respiratory disease is known as pulmonology . A doctor who specializes in respiratory disease is known as a pulmonologist, a chest medicine specialist, a respiratory medicine specialist, a respirologist or a thoracic medicine specialist.

Where can you find a respiratory therapist?

Respiratory therapists are found in intensive care units, emergency departments, neonatal units and general units of most hospitals. You can also find respiratory therapists for less severe breathing issues in outpatient clinics and specialized centers.

What is a respiratory Doctor?

Last updated: 6 December 2017. A respiratory physician (or pulmonologist ) is a doctor who specialsies in treating and managing patients with conditions affecting their lungs.

What exactly does a respiratory therapist do?

A respiratory therapist is an indispensable part of the health care team, both in hospital and in home care settings. His or her primary goal is to help a patient improve his ability to breathe comfortably, through a variety of medications, extensive equipment and through training or education of patients.