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 Broncho-Esophagology, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Lung Disorders, cystic fibrosis, Asthma, pectus excavatum, and Emphysema.
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Wyoming has 9 practicing pulmonary doctors / pulmonologists. Broken out by city, pulmonology doctor density in Afton is 1, in Casper is 3, in Cheyenne is 3, in Cody is 1, and in Gillette is 1.
Wyoming is the United States’ least populated state with only 509,294 residents. Its capital is Cheyenne, and it became a state in 1890. Famous outdoor attractions are the Pony Express National Historic Trail, Grand Teton National Park, Devil’s Tower National Monument, and Yellowstone National Park. When in Cheyenne, visit the Wyoming Transportation Museum, Old Town Square, the Governor’s Mansion, or the Wyoming Arts Council Gallery. Wyoming has a multitude of outdoor recreation opportunities such as alpine and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, mountain biking, bird and wildlife viewing, hiking and rafting.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Wyoming has a population of 509,294. Of this population, 111,821 are under the age of 18 and 61,743 are at or above the age of 65.
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