Digital Transformation in Pulmonology: Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and the Future of Respiratory Medicine

This chapter explores the rapidly evolving intersection of technology and clinical pulmonology, covering the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning to pulmonary imaging interpretation, disease phenotyping, and predictive modeling. It also reviews recent innovations in advanced bronchoscopic techniques — including robotic-assisted bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound, and cryobiopsy — and discusses the broader prospects and ethical considerations of digital health integration in the future of respiratory medicine.