Medical speciality that studies diseases and disorders of the respiratory system.
Professionals
Dr. Ernesto MartÃn RuÃz
IMED Teulada, IMED International Center
Pneumology
Diseases and disorders
Acute upper respiratory infections:
- Infections of the upper respiratory tract
- Common cold
- Rhinitis
- Sinusitis
- Pharyngitis
- Tonsillitis
- Laryngitis
- Tracheitis
- Croup
Epiglottitis Acute lower respiratory infections:
- Bronchitis
- Bronchiolitis
- Flu
- Pneumonia (Viral, Bacterial, Parasitic, Nosocomial)
- Bronchopneumonia
Other diseases of the upper airways
- Non-allergic rhinitis
- Hay fever
- Atrophic rhinitis
- Nasal polyps
- Adenoid hypertrophy
- Peritonsillar abscess
- Nodules on the vocal cords
- Laryngospasm
Chronic conditions and diseases:
- Emphysema
- COPD
- Asthma
- Status asthmaticus
- Bronchiectasis
Lung disease caused by external agents:
- Pneumoconiosis
- Asbestosis
- Silicosis
- Bauxite pulmonary fibrosis
- Berylliosis
- Siderosis
- Byssinosis
- Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis (Allergic alveolitis, Farmer’s lung, Bird fancier’s lung)
Other interstitial pulmonary diseases:
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome
- Pulmonary oedema
- Hamman
- Rich syndrome
- Interstitial pulmonary disease
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Suppurative necrotic conditions of the lower respiratory tract:
- Pulmonary abscess
- Pleural effusion
- Empyema
Other diseases and disorders:
- Pneumothorax
- Haemothorax
- Haemopneumothorax
- Mendelson’s Syndrome
- Respiratory insufficiency
- Atelectasis
- Pneumomediastinum
- Mediastinitis
Advice
- Avoid getting a chill and sudden changes in temperature.
- Eat seasonal fruit and supplements that contain vitamin C.
- Avoid walking barefoot on cold surfaces, since getting a chill in the back, chest and feet increases the probability of developing a cough, cold or more complex respiratory diseases.
- Implement consistent hygiene habits, such as keeping your surroundings clean, consistently and conscientiously washing your hands: before eating, after going to the toilet, after using shared objects such as telephones, pens, etc.; before and after shaking hands, kissing or hugging; never touch your face with dirty hands, especially your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Whenever you sneeze or cough, do so into the inside of your arm or a tissue, which you should then throw away immediately.
- Never cover your mouth with your hands, or if you do, wash them immediately.
- Do not smoke and avoid being close to people who do smoke.