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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. Maine has
74 practicing
pulmonary doctors / pulmonologists. Broken out by city, pulmonology doctor density
in Augusta is 6,
in Bangor is 20,
in Belfast is 1,
in Biddeford is 3,
in Brunswick is 2,
in Kennebunk is 2,
in Lewiston is 7,
in Machias is 1,
in Madawaska is 1,
in Millinocket is 1,
in Pittsfield is 2,
in Portland is 23,
in Presque Isle is 2,
in Rockport is 1,
in Sanford is 1,
in Waterville is 3,
and in York is 2.
Maine Information
When you think of Maine, you probably think of seafood. Maine’s 228 miles of coastline offer residents and tourists breathtaking coastal scenery and numerous summer water sports, though most tourists visit Maine in the warmer months. Ninety percent of the land in Maine is forested, and the Appalachian Trail begins in this state. The capital city is Augusta, and the population is 1,321, 505. Famous Maine citizens include author Stephen King, artist Andrew Wyeth, and poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Maine has a population of 1,321,505.
Of this population, 272,217 are under the age of 18
and 192,024 are at or above the age of 65.
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