Medical Chest Associates

As we come to the end of lung cancer awareness month please encourage loved ones with a smoking history or who are active smokers to get screened for lung cancer. Please feel free to reach out to our office if you have any questions. Here is an article where Dr. Nair discusses the importance of Lung cancer screening

Early Screening: a Critical Tool in Fight Against Lung Cancer Each year in the United States, approximately 218,500 people are diagnosed with lung cancer, and about 142,000 people die from the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Preventi…

Face masks, hand washing and appropriate social distancing and going to be the key elements that help us overcome this COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a link that addresses some of the myths and misinformation surrounding face masks.

COVID-19 and mask confusion: Separating myths from realities | COVID | UT Southwestern Medical Center Wearing a mask to protect yourself and others against COVID-19 pandemic should be a no-brainer, but misinformation and mixed signals have created mask confusion. Dr. Sonja Bartolome, a specialist in lung disorders and pulmonary disease, separates the myths from the medical realities.

Happy 4th of July to all! Have a safe and happy holiday!
Remember to practice social distancing and masking when celebrating.