pulmonology

Pulmonology (Respiratory Medicine)

Pulmonology is a branch of internal medicine. It deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the lungs, bronchi and pleura. These include, for example: bronchial asthma @ Chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive bronchitis chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Pulmonary tuberculosis pulmonary emphysema (distension of the lungs) severe pneumonia pulmonary hypertension (high blood … Pulmonology (Respiratory Medicine)

Whipple’s disease

Whipple’s disease is a very rare disease of the intestine, which often manifests itself as diarrhea, weight loss and joint inflammation. The disease occurs very rarely, but at any age. Cause Probably a certain bacterium called “Tropheryma whippelii” is responsible for this, but it is found everywhere and its transmission route is not yet known. … Whipple’s disease