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If you're struggling with any of the symptoms above, or you're not satisfied with the results or answers you are getting from a general practice doctor, it's time to find a pulmonologist. There are several ways to find a new respiratory specialist. Here are some options:. Many doctors cultivate contacts among local specialists so that they can refer their patients to doctors whose work they know and trust.
If you're not getting close to a diagnosis, ask your primary care provider if they can recommend a pulmonologist. Your health insurance company might require you to get a referral to a specialist. Check the fine print on your policy to see if this is true for your health insurance plan.
If you're looking for a second opinion, this is probably the route you want to take. Every health insurance company offers an online database of all its contracted in-network doctors. You should be able to find it by accessing your health insurance member site. Search for a pulmonologist or respiratory specialist.
If you have a few options to choose from, conduct a Google search on each one. Read reviews, look for any specialties they focus on and see if they're taking new patients. Then, it's time to make an appointment. With lung complaints—especially if you're having trouble breathing—you want to see a doctor as quickly as you can because these problems can quickly worsen.
If one doctor can't see you soon, call another. If you're still having trouble booking an appointment, ask your primary care doctor's office to make the call for you. Some doctors set aside emergency slots for situations like this.
For lung conditions, there's no type of doctor better than a pulmonologist. While it can still take time to receive a diagnosis—and longer still for treatments to take effect—trust in these highly trained professionals to make your well-being their highest priority.
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This November your donation goes even further to improve lung health and defeat lung cancer. The respiratory system includes the organs that help you breathe.
The three major parts of this system are the airway, lungs , and respiratory muscles. You use several muscles during respiration. The most notable is the diaphragm. The other muscles are categorized in groups, including the:. Exhalation is a passive process because of the elastic properties of the lungs.
During forced exhalation, the expiratory muscles are used, which include those of the abdominal wall and some of the rib cage. To become a pulmonologist, you must earn a four-year college degree. From there, you must complete a four-year medical school program. You must then complete a three-year training program, or residency, in internal medicine.
After you complete your residency, you must complete a two- to three-year fellowship. This allows you to get additional specialized training in pulmonology.
After you complete your fellowship, you must pass a certification exam by a specialty board. Pulmonologists use and interpret exam and test results to help them determine a lung-related diagnosis. Exams and tests they may use include:. In the case of more serious lung diseases and conditions, a pulmonologist may refer you to a chest surgeon.
A chest surgeon may perform procedures such as a lung transplant or a lobectomy to remove a portion of a diseased lung. Thoracentesis can be used to help diagnose or treat symptoms such as fluid in the pleural space which surrounds your lungs. They may refer you to a pulmonologist if you:. By one estimate, there were over 12, pulmonologists practicing in the United States in , and If you think you may need to see a pulmonologist, one of the first steps you can take is to ask a primary care physician for a referral.
Depending on the insurance plan, if you have one, you may be required to get a referral before seeing a specialist such as a pulmonologist. After you receive the referral, check whether the pulmonologist is in network with your insurance plan. If not, then follow up with your insurance provider to see if there are any pulmonologists who are in network with your plan.
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