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Pulmonology Information
Description
Pulmonology involves the study and treatment of respiratory diseases and disorders. A pulmonary physician, or pulmonologist, treats diseases of the lungs, airways, and all other respiratory organs. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats pneumonia, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other respiratory problems, and uses a variety of invasive and non-invasive diagnostic techniques to help patients.
Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses,
but some of the most common are Broncho-Esophagology, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Lung Disorders, cystic fibrosis, Asthma, pectus excavatum, and Emphysema.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Colorado has
229 practicing
pulmonary doctors / pulmonologists. Broken out by city, pulmonology doctor density
in Aspen is 1,
in Aurora is 33,
in Boulder is 5,
in Brighton is 1,
in Colorado Springs is 17,
in Delta is 1,
in Denver is 101,
in Durango is 4,
in Englewood is 13,
in Evergreen is 2,
in Fort Collins is 8,
in Grand Junction is 8,
in Greeley is 3,
in Greenwood Village is 3,
in Lafayette is 3,
in Lamar is 1,
in Littleton is 4,
in Lone Tree is 3,
in Longmont is 2,
in Loveland is 5,
in Montrose is 2,
in Pueblo is 5,
in Wallingford is 1,
in Westminster is 1,
and in Wheat Ridge is 6.
Colorado Information
Colorado is the Centennial state; having won statehood in 1876. Its capital is Denver, called the “Mile High City,” because its altitude at the state capitol steps is 5,280 feet. Colorado’s population is 4,653,023, and over half the state’s population is in the Denver metro area. Known for its Rocky Mountains and abundant outdoor sports opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, fishing and hunting, Colorado also offers tourists Pike’s Peak, the Royal Gorge, and the Red Rocks outdoor amphitheater.
Denver is home to an active theater culture, a world-class symphony, and many sports activities. You can visit a gold mine, tour the state capitol building, climb a mountain, or relax in some therapeutic natural hot springs.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Colorado has a population of 4,665,177.
Of this population, 1,140,002 are under the age of 18
and 462,190 are at or above the age of 65.
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