A physician who specializes in treating lung disorders is a(n):
A) cardiologist
B) pathologist
C) internist
D) pulmonologist
E) infectious disease specialist

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A pulmonologist is a physician who specializes in treating lung disorders, such as asthma, pneumonia, and lung cancer. A cardiologist focuses on the heart, a pathologist studies diseases in tissues and organs, an internist treats adults and a range of medical conditions, and an infectious disease specialist deals with infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

A Physician Who Specializes in Treating Lung Disorders Is A(n)