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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. Louisiana has
162 practicing
pulmonary doctors / pulmonologists. Broken out by city, pulmonology doctor density
in Alexandria is 3,
in Baton Rouge is 25,
in Bogalusa is 1,
in Bossier City is 1,
in Covington is 8,
in Gonzales is 3,
in Hammond is 2,
in Harvey is 1,
in Houma is 3,
in Jefferson is 5,
in Jonesville is 1,
in Kenner is 6,
in La Place is 2,
in Lacombe is 1,
in Lafayette is 7,
in Lake Charles is 8,
in Leesville is 1,
in Marrero is 7,
in Metairie is 7,
in Monroe is 3,
in Natchitoches is 1,
in New Iberia is 1,
in New Orleans is 31,
in Opelousas is 2,
in Pineville is 1,
in Ruston is 1,
in Shreveport is 26,
in Slidell is 5,
in Thibodaux is 2,
in Vidalia is 1,
in Ville Platte is 1,
and in West Monroe is 2.
Louisiana Information
Louisiana was named after French King Louis XIV, and the state joined the union in 1812. Louisiana’s population is 4,523,628, and Baton Rouge is its capital city. Louisiana has rich cultural heritage that is celebrated at many festivals all over the state. Taste a variety of cuisines, including Cajun and Creole food. Listen to jazz or zydeco music in New Orleans, visit the French Quarter, attend the Mardi Gras in the spring, or take a steamboat trip down the Mississippi River.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Louisiana has a population of 4,523,628.
Of this population, 1,132,763 are under the age of 18
and 528,837 are at or above the age of 65.
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