Chapter 7- Medical Specialties

Question 1

Internal Medicine:

Answer 1

Branch of medicine involving the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of internal organs such as the respiratory system. The physician is an internist.

Question 2

Otorhinolaryngology:

Answer 2

Branch of medicine involving the diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases of the ear, nose, and throat region. The physician is an otorhinolaryngologist. (Also referred to as otolaryngology)

Question 3

Pulmonology

Answer 3

Branch of medicine involved in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the respiratory system. A physician is a pulmonologist.

Question 4

Respiratory Therapy

Answer 4

Allied health specialty that assists patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders. Duties of a respiratory therapist include conducting pulmonary function tests, monitoring oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood, administering breathing treatments and ventilator management

Question 5

Thoracic Surgery:

Answer 5

Branch of medicine involving the diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases of the respiratory system by surgical means. A physician is a thoracic surgeon.