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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. Iowa has
105 practicing
pulmonary doctors / pulmonologists. Broken out by city, pulmonology doctor density
in Ames is 2,
in Atlantic is 1,
in Boone is 2,
in Burlington is 1,
in Cedar Rapids is 6,
in Clinton is 1,
in Clive is 6,
in Council Bluffs is 1,
in Davenport is 6,
in Des Moines is 20,
in Dubuque is 3,
in Fort Dodge is 4,
in Grinnell is 1,
in Iowa City is 38,
in Mason City is 3,
in Newton is 1,
in Onawa is 1,
in Ottumwa is 2,
in Sioux City is 3,
in Waterloo is 4,
in West Burlington is 1,
and in West Des Moines is 7.
Iowa Information
Iowa’s capital is Des Moines, home to Drake University. Iowa achieved Statehood 1846, and the state’s population is now 2,996,334. The Mississippi river borders the state on the east, and a majority of the state’s economic output is agricultural. Many cultural and entertainment opportunities exist for visitors to the “quad cities” of Davenport and Bettendorf, IA, and Rock Island and Moline, IL.
Numerous museums, arts, music and sports events are available in Iowa, including the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, the Amana Colonies, and the Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead. Famous people born in Iowa: Buffalo Bill, entertainers Johnny Carson and John Wayne, and former president Herbert Hoover.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Iowa has a population of 2,966,334.
Of this population, 656,031 are under the age of 18
and 434,196 are at or above the age of 65.
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