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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
emphysema,
broncho-esophagology,
pneumonia,
lung disorders,
cystic fibrosis,
asthma,
bronchitis,
and pectus excavatum.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Hawaii has
48 practicing
pulmonary doctors / pulmonologists. Broken out by city, pulmonology doctor density
in Aiea is 4,
in Ewa Beach is 2,
in Hilo is 2,
in Honolulu is 34,
in Kailua is 3,
in Kailua Kona is 2,
in Kamuela is 2,
in Kaneohe is 1,
in Kaunakakai is 1,
in Kihei is 1,
in Lahaina is 1,
in Lihue is 1,
in Makawao is 1,
in Pearl City is 1,
in Tamc is 5,
in Tripler Amc is 2,
in Tripler Army Medi is 2,
in Tripler Army Medical Center is 1,
in Wailuku is 1,
and in Waipahu is 1.
Hawaii Information
One of the more popular vacation destinations in the world, Hawaii’s lush tropical environment invites all to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Popular Hawaiian activities include snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, biking to one of Hawaii’s volcanoes, or enjoying a helicopter or horseback ride. Learn about Hawaii’s natural history and culture by attending a luau and watching a traditional hula dance.
Hawaii’s population is 1,275,194, and the capital city is Honolulu. Statehood was achieved in 1959, making Hawaii our 50th state. Tourism is Hawaii's largest source of outside income. Visit the Polynesian Cultural Center, experience history at Pearl Harbor, or take a walk on Waikiki Beach, the world’s most famous shoreline.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Hawaii has a population of 1,275,194.
Of this population, 198,087 are under the age of 18
and 162,565 are at or above the age of 65.