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.

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.

Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Utah has 83 practicing pulmonary doctors / pulmonologists. Broken out by city, pulmonology doctor density in American Fork is 1, in Bountiful is 2, in Cedar City is 1, in Kaysville is 1, in Layton is 1, in Lewiston is 1, in Murray is 10, in Ogden is 6, in Payson is 1, in Provo is 8, in Saint George is 5, in Salt Lake City is 55, in Sandy is 2, in South Jordan is 1, in Syracuse is 1, in Tooele is 1, in West Jordan is 2, in West Valley is 1, and in West Valley City is 1.

Utah’s capital is Salt Lake City, and its population is 2,469,585. Utah achieved statehood in 1896. Millions of visitors every year tour the Mormon Tabernacle and Temple Square, part of Mormon history, and Utah’s most popular attraction in Salt Lake City. Also in Salt Lake City, visit the North American Museum of Ancient Life, the Thanksgiving Point gardens or historic Gardner Village. Utah is also a destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling in the winter, and whitewater rafting, kayaking, fishing and mountain biking in the summer.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Utah has a population of 2,469,585. Of this population, 725,239 are under the age of 18 and 215,325 are at or above the age of 65.