Interventional Pulmonologist :
Interventional pulmonology is a sub-speciality of pulmonology and the person who is specialised in this subject is called Interventional Pulmonologist. This deals with minimal invasive techniques that needs small or no cut to the skin. Endoscopic and per cutaneous methods are used for the diagnostic and treatment purposes.
They treat both benign and malignant conditions of airways, Lungs and its coverings. They heal and recover in lesser time than most of the invasive procedures. Some of their common procedures involve percutaneous tracheostomy, rigid bronchoscopy, airway tumour ablation, airway dilation for stenosis.