Pneumology is the medical specialty dedicated to the study of the physiology and pathology of the respiratory system, as well as the resources and techniques necessary to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases of the aforementioned system.

MEDICAL SPECIALIST

• Dr. José Carrasco

AILMENTS, MEDICAL TESTS, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

• Respiratory infections.
• Physiopathology of asthma.
• Obstructive lung diseases.
• Spirometry: non-invasive test for the study of lung function and for the diagnosis and follow-up of patients affected by respiratory allergy, asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), etc.
• Pleural diseases.
• Smoking (tobacco dependence).