Living longer and quality of life. Although Canadians are living longer, with a life expectancy of 81.7 years and a most common age at death of 85 years, the ability of many adults to perform key health functions, that is, their functional health declines as they age. similar result can be seen for 90-year-olds. In 1921, life expectancy at age 90 was 3.4 years. By 2011, a 90-year-old could expect to live another 5.3 years, a gain of 1.9 years during the 90 year reference period (Chart 1).
Pulmonologist Overview. A pulmonologist, or pulmonary disease specialist, is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases. Pulmonology is classified as an internal medicine subspecialty.
Pulmonology is known as chest medicine and respiratory medicine in some countries and areas. Pulmonology is considered a branch of internal medicine, and is related to intensive care medicine.Pulmonology often involves managing patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation.ariations in nomenclature [edit]. In the United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, and Australia the term respiratory physician is used (rather than pulmonologist) to distinguish a physician that practices pulmonology. In Canada, respirology and respirologist are used.