Interventional pulmonology is a specialized field of lung care that uses minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat lung diseases without major surgery. It helps manage conditions like lung cancer, COPD, asthma, airway blockages, and fluid buildup in the lungs. Common procedures include bronchoscopy (using a thin tube with a camera to examine the airways), lung biopsy (taking a small tissue sample for diagnosis) . Another important procedure is medical thoracoscopy, which allows doctors to examine and treat the pleural space (the area around the lungs) to drain excess fluid, take tissue samples, or treat pleural disease. These advanced techniques help improve breathing, relieve symptoms, and provide faster recovery compared to traditional surgery. If you have persistent lung problems, interventional pulmonology could offer effective solutions
