Pulmonology

Pulmonologists treat conditions of the lungs and airways, including asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, pneumonia, lung scarring and sleep apnoea. Common reasons to see one are a long-lasting cough, wheezing, breathlessness on walking, or loud snoring with daytime sleepiness. Many people start with a general physician, who may refer them, though some book directly. Severe breathlessness or blue lips is an emergency: call 112 or 108.