<ul><li>Consulting with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns.</li><li>Diagnosing and treating conditions, such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.</li><li>Using and interpreting pulmonological exams and tests to aid in the diagnosis of cardiopulmonary diseases and conditions, including CT scans, chest fluoroscopies, ultrasounds, and bronchoscopies.</li><li>Performing various specialized procedures in order to acquire samples of the chest wall lining or the lungs, for further analysis.</li><li>Providing immunizations against preventable cardiopulmonary diseases.</li><li>Maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests and/or treatments prescribed, and test results.</li><li>Referring patients to cardiothoracic surgeons, when necessary.</li><li>Advising cardiothoracic surgeons of the risk status of patients and recommending interventions to minimize risk, especially in tuberculosis cases.</li><li>Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.</li></ul>

Pulmonology