citizensmemorial.com 7 Meet our pulmonology team The board certified pulmonologists at the CMH Pulmonology Clinic can help with everything from asthma to lung cancer. CMH Pulmonology Clinic and Jason Bailey, D.O., recently added the Ion endoluminal system. This technology is a robotic-assisted platform for minimally invasive lung biopsies. Ion helps address a challenging aspect of lung biopsy by enabling physicians to obtain tissue samples from deep within the lung. Its ability to reach the entire lung and biopsy small nodules can help identify lung cancer in its earliest stages. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths. However, when diagnosed at the earliest stage, the average five-year survival rate is 92%. Here’s how it works: ● During robotic-assisted bronchoscopy with Ion, the physician guides an ultra-thin catheter through the airway to the area of the lung for biopsy. ● The small, flexible catheter can reach all segments of the lung—even far into the outer lung. ● Once at the location of the nodule for biopsy, the catheter locks in place. The physician inserts biopsy tools through the catheter to take a sample of the lung tissue. For more information on minimally invasive lung biopsy at CMH, call the CMH Pulmonology Clinic at 417-328-6055. CMH now offers robotic-assisted lung biopsy be coming from your lungs or respiratory tract. ● Wheezing. When you hear a wheezing sound as you breathe, it means something is blocking the airways in your lungs or making them too narrow. Any of these symptoms could be signs of lung disease—if you experience them, see a health care provider to rule out something serious. An ounce of prevention Thankfully, there are things you can do to help prevent lung Talk to an expert. For more information about lung health or to schedule an appointment, ask your primary care physician for a referral or call CMH Pulmonology Clinic at 417-328-6055. Jason Bailey, D.O. Michael Loggan, M.D., FCCP Brian Kim, M.D. Call 417-328-6055 for more information. Learn about our services Scan the QR code to watch a video where Jason Bailey, D.O., explains new pulmonology procedures at CMH. disease. Here are some of the most important: ● Don’t smoke. Smoking causes chronic inflammation and destroys lung tissue. It can lead to lung cancer as well as COPD. ● Get regular checkups. Lung disease can go unnoticed for a long time. Checkups can help spot a problem when it’s most treatable. ● Exercise. Staying physically active is one of the best ways to keep your lungs healthy. Exercise strengthens your lungs. ● Do breathing exercises. Exercises like taking deep breaths into your diaphragm (also known as “belly breathing”) can help keep your lungs in good shape. Source: American Lung Association
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