Pulmonologists perform a variety of diagnostic measures to asses breathing problems and lung diseases. Pulmonologists look at medical history, perform physical examinations, and use imaging technologies as methods for diagnosis. Treatment methods may include medication in the form of inhalation or oral medications. Surgical treatment, if necessary, is performed by a surgeon, and not a Pulmonologist. Pulmonologists may also use oxygen therapy to treat several respiratory diseases, or in more extreme cases, mechanical ventilation.

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Pulmonologist Salary

Overall, Pulmonologist salaries are based on years of experience, location, specialty, the type of facility and shifts.

According to Salary.com, the current median expected salary for an
Pulmonologist in the United States is $195,236.

The Allied Physicians Salary survey reveals a difference in salary by years of experience for Pulmonologist specialized in critical care as follows:

1-2 Years - $215,000
3 or More - $288,000
Maximum - $417,000

Pulmonologist Job Outlook

Pulmonology is closely related to intensive care and treating patients who require mechanical ventilation. In hospitals where mechanical ventilation is used frequently for life support, the demand for Pulmonologists is great.

Only a small percentage of all physicians specialize in the field of pulmonology. The US Department of Labor reports 15 percent of physicians specialize in internal medicine.

Due to the expanding healthcare industry, the job outlook for all physicians is very good. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of positions for physicians is supposed to grow faster than average between now and 2014.

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