Which department should I visit for lung diseases?

Main considerations for choosing the appropriate department for lung diseases: 1. Department of Respiratory Medicine: As the most common specialty for lung diseases, respiratory medicine manages the majority of pulmonary conditions such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and asthma. It is the first choice when patients present with respiratory symptoms like cough, sputum production, or shortness of breath. 2. Department of Thoracic Surgery: When lung diseases require surgical intervention, such as lung tumors or pulmonary bullae, patients should visit the thoracic surgery department. Thoracic surgeons evaluate surgical indications and provide appropriate operative treatment plans. 3. Department of Infectious Diseases or Tuberculosis Clinic: For infectious lung diseases such as tuberculosis, patients should seek care in the infectious diseases department or a specialized tuberculosis clinic. Physicians in these departments have extensive experience in managing infectious diseases and can offer expert treatment. 4. Department of Oncology: When a malignant lung tumor is suspected, the oncology department is the appropriate choice. Oncologists conduct thorough evaluations to determine the nature of the tumor and develop an individualized treatment plan.