i
Loading Page
loading, please wait

Filters

FILTERS

Clear All Filters

NEW PATIENTS

GENDER

CONDITIONS / TREATMENTS

Search for Conditions/Treatments...

LANGUAGES

Search for Languages...

MEDICAL SCHOOLS

Search for Medical School...

PRACTICE AFFILIATIONS

Search for Practice Affiliations...

SPECIALTIES

SORT BY

Pulmonologists - Taylorville, IL

We found 2 pulmonologists in Taylorville, IL. See refinement options below.

Sort By
  • Default
  • Patient Rating
  • Distance

Related searches

You can further refine your search:

pulmonary function test (2) , blood tests (2) , sleep study (1) , outpatient hospital care (1) , endotracheal intubation (1) , stress ekg (1) , centrally inserted non-tunneled central line placement (1) , transbronchial biopsy (1) , phlebotomy for lab tests (1) , diagnostic bronchoscopy (1) , pneumonia shot (1) , exhaled nitric oxide test (1) , bronchoalveolar lavage (1) , urinalysis (1)

in Nearby Locations

Lincoln, IL

Other Providers in Taylorville, IL

Cardiac Electrophysiologists Cardiologists Family Physicians & Family Medicine Specialists Geriatric Doctors Internists & Internal Medicine Doctors Neurologists Nutritionists Pathologists Pediatric Radiologists Physical Therapists Preventive Medicine Doctors Sleep Doctors & Specialists Social Workers Spine Surgeons Surgeons

What is Pulmonology?

Pulmonology is a subspecialty that focuses on complex diseases of the lungs. In order to diagnose and treat lung disorders, a pulmonologist may also examine the chest, nose, throat, or heart. However, the main function of pulmonology is to make sure the lungs are functioning well.

Some of the diseases and disorders that might be treated by a pulmonologist include:

  • Pneumonia
  • Asthma
  • Tuberculosis
  • Emphysema
  • Mesothelioma and other lung cancers
  • Cystic Fibrosis

A pulmonologist often uses pulmonary function tests, such as spirometry, to measure how well the lungs are able to move air in and out. Pulmonologists are trained to take surgical samples and biopsies when needed, but they do not typically perform surgery. Pulmonologists may provide consultations to other doctors, acute care for sudden illnesses, or regular care for patients with long-term lung disorders.