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When to See a Pulmonologist
Live Greater | A University of Maryland Medical System Podcast
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Your chest is tight when you take a deep breath. You suddenly have trouble breathing when you walk up and down the stairs. You have a cough that won’t go away. There are many reasons your primary care provider might refer you to a pulmonologist who specializes in lung health and lung conditions. In this podcast, Dr. Peter Olivieri, a pulmonologist and critical care expert at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center, talks about what pulmonology is, when you might need to see a pulmonologist, what happens at your initial visit and much more.