Should i consult a pulmonologist for pneumonia?

Yes, you can consult a pulmonogist if have symptoms of pneumonia.

Do pulmonologists do surgery?

Pulmonologists do perform specialized procedures to get samples from the inside of the chest or inside of the lung and they use radiographic techniques to view vasculature of the lungs and heart to help with the diagnosis.

When should I see a pulmonologist for a cough?

You should consult a pulmonologist if the cough persists for more than 3 weeks, or if it becomes severe.

can the lungs heal after a disease?

The lungs can heal over time, there's the initial injury to the lungs, followed by scarring but with time the tissue heals and it can take approximately three months to an year.

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Dr. med. Karsten Perbandt

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29 years of overall experience

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About Dr. med. Karsten Perbandt

Dr. med. Karsten Perbandt is a pulmonologist with 25+ years of experience.
His expertise includes asthma, lung cancer, chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, interstitial and occupational lung diseases, complex lung and pleural infections.
He completed graduation from Freie Universität Berlin, Germany and post-graduation from the University of Munich, Munich.
Dr. Perbandt did his specialty training at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany.
He has many publications under his name in both national and international journals.

Special Interest

Asthma, Lung cancer, Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), Cystic fibrosis, Interstitial and occupational lung diseases, Complex lung, Pleural infections