EC Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine

Lung diseases pose a serious risk to global health, accounting for millions of deaths each year and putting a significant burden on healthcare systems worldwide. Diseases like lung cancer, pneumonia, TB, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are more accurate to depict. These require specific diagnosis methods and early identification of particular cases for effective treatment and to achieve better patient outcomes through individualised treatment plans. The recent advancements in the use of artificial intelligence in the medical field also show great potential in diagnosing lung diseases differently. The review focuses on development, application, obstacles, and predictions of AI-driven predictive diagnosis in pulmonary medicine.

 Keywords: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD); Lung Diseases; Artificial Intelligence

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