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Physician Owned & Operated by Dr. Michael Scott
Our Services:
• Comprehensive Pulmonary Care
• On-Site Full PFTs with PulmOne MiniBox+
• On-Site Chest X-Ray (CXR)
• Wound Care (Mobile and Tissue Grafting)
• UltraMIST Wound Care Treatment

11/06/2025

This is one of the biggest misunderstandings I see in pulmonary care: The idea that you should “tough it out” until you can’t anymore. But healing shouldn't have to begin at the breaking point. It could be a simple cough, feeling a little fatigued, or noticing your breathing is a little heavier than normal... those things matter. They’re your body’s way of asking for attention. And sometimes, one appointment is all it takes to start giving your body what it needs.

11/04/2025

For a long time, doctors believed the lower lungs were sterile, empty spaces that only moved air. But new research is proving otherwise...

Studies published in PubMed and BioMed Central show that our lungs actually host their own microbiome, a delicate community of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that quietly affect how our airways function.

When this microscopic balance is disrupted, we call it "dysbiosis."
And that imbalance can lead to inflammation, flare-ups of chronic lung conditions, and that feeling that breathing takes more effort than it should.

The lungs, it turns out, are more alive and dynamic than we ever imagined. And like the gut or the skin, they depend on balance, not sterility, to stay healthy.

At Oklahoma Pulmonary Care, we’re learning from this evolving research every day, using it to better understand how inflammation, infection, and environment shape the way we breathe. Because caring for your lungs isn’t just about oxygen. It’s about harmony on the smallest level.

10/30/2025

It’s easy to overlook, but water is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to support your lungs.
Here’s why: the airways in your lungs are lined with a thin layer of mucus. It may not sound pleasant, but that layer has an important job: That is, trapping dust, allergens, and germs before they reach deeper into the lungs. Tiny hair-like structures called cilia then move that mucus upward, where it can be cleared from the body.
When you’re well hydrated, that mucus stays thin and moves easily. Your lungs clear irritants more effectively, and breathing feels smoother.
But when you’re dehydrated, the mucus thickens. It becomes harder to move, which means irritants stay trapped longer. For someone with asthma, COPD, or chronic bronchitis, that extra thickness can worsen coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
The fix is surprisingly simple: consistent hydration. Not just big gulps of water once or twice a day, but small sips spread throughout your routine.
It’s a small habit. But over time, it’s one that adds up to healthier breathing.

10/28/2025

Our patients aren’t just names on a chart. They’re our neighbors, our friends, the people we see at the grocery store or cheer for at the Friday night game.

That’s why we’re proud to serve Owasso and Broken Arrow with pulmonary care that puts YOU first.

10/23/2025

When it comes to lung health, one of the most important actions you can take doesn’t require a prescription. It starts with how you breathe.
Most of us spend our days taking quick, shallow breaths high in the chest. Over time, that pattern limits how much oxygen we pull in and how effectively our lungs expand. For people already managing lung conditions like asthma or COPD, shallow breathing makes the body work even harder.
But practicing diaphragmatic breathing can make a massive difference.
Here’s why: the diaphragm is the main muscle of breathing, sitting beneath the lungs like a dome. When you strengthen and train it, each breath becomes more efficient. Oxygen exchange improves. The body has to work less for the same result. Studies have shown diaphragmatic breathing can reduce shortness of breath, improve exercise tolerance, and even lower stress hormones that put extra strain on the heart.
The practice itself is simple:
Place one hand on your chest and one on your stomach.
Breathe in slowly through your nose, focusing on your belly rising more than your chest.
Exhale gently through pursed lips, letting the stomach fall.
It seems small, but consistency matters. Over weeks and months, these exercises condition the lungs and diaphragm the way daily walks condition your muscles.

10/21/2025

Treating you is my honor.

10/09/2025

Too many patients know the frustration of leaving an appointment unheard and, honestly, it breaks my heart.
You explain your symptoms but the conversation gets cut short.
You ask questions but leave with more confusion than ever.
You walk out wondering if your story even mattered in the first place.
I hear this from new patients all the time. They don’t come in just carrying symptoms, but with the weight of seeing pulmonologist after pulmonologist and feeling... dismissed.
That’s why, at Oklahoma Pulmonary Care, the first step in care isn’t a test or a prescription. It’s listening. Really listening. Because real healing doesn’t begin with medicine. It begins with compassion and understanding of you as a human and your condition as a unique case.
Your questions matter. Your concerns matter. You matter.
And when patients finally feel heard, everything changes. And not just the treatment plan, but the peace of mind that comes with it.

10/07/2025

She almost didn’t make the call.
The cough had been around for months, but she had learned to live with it. She told herself it was allergies. She blamed the Oklahoma weather. She convinced herself it wasn’t worth “bothering a doctor.”
But one morning, she woke up tired (again), even after a full night’s sleep, and something inside her said, enough.
That one appointment changed everything.
It gave her answers she didn’t know were connected.
It gave her a plan that finally made sense.
It gave her peace of mind.
I see this story play out all the time. Symptoms get brushed aside until the day someone decides to take the smallest step forward. And that step becomes the turning point.
Your next visit could be that turning point.
From worry to clarity.
From exhaustion to energy.
From guessing to knowing.
Sometimes the biggest change begins with a single call.

10/02/2025

Imagine this: you’re asleep, but your breathing... pauses. Over and over again, for small moments of time all throughout the night, your body goes without the oxygen it needs to function and repair.

That is precisely what happens with sleep apnea. And the symptoms can look like this:
• Loud, chronic snoring
• Waking up often at night
• Feeling exhausted no matter how long you slept
• Morning headaches that seem to linger

Sleep apnea can be a scary rabbit hole to dive down. But I don't want you to be fearful because treatment is not only possible, it’s life-changing. And it's possible when you book an appointment with Oklahoma Pulmonary Care and get the care you need. Even when it may not feel like it, restful nights and energized days are within reach.

09/30/2025

All too often, I only think about my health when it starts to worsen... But the absolute best way to treat a symptom is to prevent it in the first place.
The truth is, most of us wait until symptoms force our hand; The lingering cough, the fatigue we can’t shake, the shortness of breath that complicates day-to-day commonalities. But by then, the body has often been asking for help for a while.
That’s why regular check-ups matter. They’re not just appointments on a calendar. They’re our chance to catch the small changes before they grow into bigger problems.
For the lungs especially, prevention makes all the difference. Something as simple as a routine visit today could be the reason you never struggle with your breathing in the future.
So let me ask you: when was your last check-up?

Address

1245 North Birch Avenue
Broken Arrow, OK
74012

Telephone

+19182943278

Website

http://www.okpulmonarycare.com/

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