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The Lung Institute at Baylor Medicine

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The Lung Institute provides comprehensive diagnostics and treatments to patients with illnesses that affect the lungs and breathing.

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Advancements in #CysticFibrosis treatments are bringing hope to CF warriors! Baylor Medicine provides treatments from enzyme therapies to personalized medications; each step forward is a victory in the fight for better health #BCMLungInst #LungHealth

Advancements in #CysticFibrosis treatments are bringing hope to CF warriors! Baylor Medicine provides treatments from enzyme therapies to personalized medications; each step forward is a victory in the fight for better health #BCMLungInst #LungHealth
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E-cigarettes and vapes contain nicotine, a highly addictive substance, and harmful chemicals that can damage your lungs. They're not risk-free and are not approved by the FDA as a smoking cessation tool. #lunghealth #smokingcessation

E-cigarettes and vapes contain nicotine, a highly addictive substance, and harmful chemicals that can damage your lungs. They're not risk-free and are not approved by the FDA as a smoking cessation tool. #lunghealth  #smokingcessation
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The Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute gathered recently at TMC3 Helix Park to host a kickball game even in the triple digit weather! Those who care for patients with lung disease  bonding over popsicles, family time and sports!

The Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute gathered recently at TMC3 Helix Park to host a kickball game even in the triple digit weather! Those who care for patients with lung disease  bonding over popsicles, family time and sports!
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The Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute Podcast Series "On Air" features our executive director, Dr. Shanda Blackmon, in the first episode, interviewing Dr. Cyrus Vahdatpour about the Pulmonary Hypertension Center. Check it out on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/28ofTA…

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This July, The Lung Institute at Baylor Medicine recognizes World Bronchiectasis Day—a global call to improve early detection, research, and access to care for bronchiectasis. This year’s focus: cross-border collaboration in underdiagnosed regions. #LungHealth #BronchiectasisAwareness

This July, <a href="/BCMLungInst/">The Lung Institute at Baylor Medicine</a> recognizes World Bronchiectasis Day—a global call to improve early detection, research, and access to care for bronchiectasis.

This year’s focus: cross-border collaboration in underdiagnosed regions.

#LungHealth #BronchiectasisAwareness
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The Lung Institute at Baylor Medicine is now streaming! 'On Air,' a podcast created by Dr. Shanda Blackmon, brings you real stories and expert insights on lung disease, innovation, and patient care. Available now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. #OnAirPodcast #BCMLungInst #LungHealth #InnovationInMedicine

<a href="/BCMLungInst/">The Lung Institute at Baylor Medicine</a> is now streaming! 'On Air,' a podcast created by Dr. Shanda Blackmon, brings you real stories and expert insights on lung disease, innovation, and patient care.
Available now on Apple Podcasts &amp; Spotify.
#OnAirPodcast #BCMLungInst #LungHealth #InnovationInMedicine
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TB is on the rise. After years of decline, U.S. tuberculosis cases increased 8% in 2024 — the highest since 2011 (CDC). Globally, TB now surpasses COVID-19 as the leading infectious killer. Let’s stay alert. — The Lung Institute at Baylor Medicine #Tuberculosis #PublicHealth Source: HealthDay, 07.16.25

TB is on the rise.
After years of decline, U.S. tuberculosis cases increased 8% in 2024 — the highest since 2011 (CDC). Globally, TB now surpasses COVID-19 as the leading infectious killer.
Let’s stay alert.
— <a href="/BCMLungInst/">The Lung Institute at Baylor Medicine</a>
#Tuberculosis #PublicHealth

Source: HealthDay, 07.16.25
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Last day with our amazing Michael E. DeBakey Summer Students! Grateful for their curiosity, energy, and time spent rounding and learning with our thoracic surgery team. #FutureSurgeons #MedEd #ThoracicSurgery

Last day with our amazing Michael E. DeBakey Summer Students! Grateful for their curiosity, energy, and time spent rounding and learning with our thoracic surgery team. #FutureSurgeons #MedEd #ThoracicSurgery
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For #WorldLungCancerDay, we celebrate successes in lung cancer research. Thank you to our #lungcancer survivors, advocates, healthcare providers & caregivers who work so hard! 🫁Thank you for inspiring us in our mission to raise #lungcancerawareness & ⬆️ #lungcancerscreening!

For #WorldLungCancerDay, we celebrate successes in lung cancer research. Thank you to our #lungcancer survivors, advocates, healthcare providers &amp; caregivers who work so hard! 
🫁Thank you for inspiring us in our mission to raise #lungcancerawareness &amp;    ⬆️ #lungcancerscreening!
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Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) is currently ranked 20th in the nation for NIH (National Institutes of Health) funding and has proudly held the No. 1 position in Texas for this metric since 2001. #BCM #Top20 #USNewsRankings

Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) is currently ranked 20th in the nation for NIH (National Institutes of Health) funding and has proudly held the No. 1 position in Texas for this metric since 2001. #BCM #Top20  #USNewsRankings
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IPF is currently the most common condition for which patients receive a lung transplant at BSLMC. We have developed one of the world’s largest bio-repositories dedicated to finding a cure. The Lung Institute at Baylor Medicine Pulmonary Fibrosis News Pulmonary Fibrosis

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The Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute “On Air” podcast about lung health this month features Dr. @JulinaOngkasuwan and her work on #Laryngeal Nerve #Reinnervation to establish new function to the #VocalCords . #voice #hoarse #larynx #aspiration podcast.app/baylor-college…

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Honored to help host Dr Zwisch at Baylor College of Medicine for Grand Rounds and dive deeper into benefits of the SIMPL App #MasterEducator #SimplApp #ResidentEducation

Honored to help host Dr Zwisch at Baylor College of Medicine for Grand Rounds and dive deeper into benefits of the SIMPL App #MasterEducator
#SimplApp #ResidentEducation
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🌬️ COPD Facts 👥 16M+ Americans live w #COPD 🚬 #1 cause = smoking 🌫️ Other Causes: pollution, dust, chemicals Signs:💨 Chronic #cough 😮‍💨 #Breathlessness 🤒 Frequent chest infxns ⚠️ A leading cause of death ✨ Early diagnosis, quit smoking, & treatment = better life 💡 Ask4help

🌬️ COPD Facts
👥 16M+ Americans live w #COPD
🚬 #1 cause = smoking 
🌫️ Other Causes: pollution, dust, chemicals
Signs:💨 Chronic #cough
😮‍💨 #Breathlessness
🤒 Frequent chest infxns
⚠️ A leading cause of death
✨ Early diagnosis, quit smoking, &amp; treatment = better life
💡 Ask4help
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EBUS versus EUS‐B for diagnosing sarcoidosis: The International Sarcoidosis Assessment (ISA) randomized clinical trial - Crombag - 2022 - Respirology - Wiley Online Library onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…

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The Baylor Bronchiectasis-NTM program has been selected as a Clinical Care Center by the #COPD Foundation's #Bronchiectasis and #NTM Association. Congratulations to Dr. Sunjay Devarajan and his team!

The Baylor Bronchiectasis-NTM program has been selected as a Clinical Care Center by the #COPD Foundation's #Bronchiectasis and #NTM Association. Congratulations to Dr. Sunjay Devarajan and his team!