Pulmonary & Critical Care Consultants of Chattanooga

11/05/2025

🫁 November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death—but there’s more to the story:
✔️ Air pollution and environmental exposures can trigger lung cancer, even in people who’ve never smoked. (NIH)
✔️ Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.—and it often goes undetected without testing. (EPA)
✔️ The five-year survival rate is about 28% overall, but outcomes improve significantly when caught early. (Lung Cancer Group)

Early detection and awareness save lives.
💙 Share this post to help spread the word—it could make all the difference.

11/04/2025

Progress in lung cancer care happens when great minds come together. 💙

Dr. Mike Czarnecki, MD joined Dr. Headrick and the exceptional team at CHI Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga for advanced training on the Galvanize system — an innovative treatment that uses pulsed electric field (PEF) energy to safely target lung lesions.

Together, we’re working to bring the latest in lung cancer technology and early detection to the Chattanooga community.

Learn more about the Galvanize system and how it’s advancing lung cancer treatment here: https://galvanizetx.com/

11/03/2025

11/03/2025

It’s Swabvember! 🧬
November is Alpha-1 Awareness Month, and we’re proud to team up with Grifols to help raise awareness and provide free Alpha-1 screenings.

If you or someone you know has COPD, getting tested for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD) is an important step in understanding your lung health — and it’s as easy as a cheek swab!

📅 Thursday, November 21st
📍 The Lung Docs – Chattanooga (1301 McCallie Ave)
💙 Free screenings by Grifols

10/29/2025

🫁 How does robotic bronchoscopy work?
Here’s a step-by-step look at the process Dr. Mike and our team use with the ION robotic system to investigate a lung nodule or mass:

📍 Image 1: The ION robot with 3D CT scan provides real-time imaging to map the exact anatomy of the lung.
📍 Image 2: A cryotherapy biopsy probe precisely targets the lesion and collects a tissue section.
📍 Image 3: The sample is placed in fluid for advanced lab studies.
📍 Image 4: A “touch prep” slide is reviewed immediately under the microscope, offering on-the-spot answers.

This technology helps us detect lung cancer earlier, with greater accuracy, so patients have more options and better outcomes. 💙

10/27/2025

Why choose The Lung Docs instead of a large hospital system?

Because here, you’ll never be “just another patient.” Our team is dedicated to:

✔ Personal, patient-focused care from trusted pulmonologists
✔ State-of-the-art technology for early detection & treatment
✔ Shorter wait times and more direct access to your doctor
✔ A supportive team that truly listens

At The Lung Docs, we believe better care isn’t complicated—it’s about compassion, innovation, and always helping you breathe better. 🫁

https://www.thelungdocs.com/

10/22/2025

Today we’re celebrating our incredible Medical Assistants!
Your kindness, skill, and steady teamwork help our patients breathe better—every single day. 💙

Add a note of thanks to our MAs in the comments—we’ll share the love with the team!

10/20/2025

Taking a walk. Stretching. Strength training. 🏋️‍♂️

It doesn’t have to be complicated—small steps today add up to healthier lungs, stronger breathing, and more energy for the moments that matter most.

We’re here to remind you: your health is worth the investment.
https://www.thelungdocs.com/

10/16/2025

🫁 Early detection matters — and now it’s getting even smarter.

We’ve partnered with Biodesix to bring Nodify Lung Testing to our Lung Nodule Program.
💉 This simple, non-invasive blood test helps our team assess lung nodules more accurately — and avoid unnecessary procedures.

✨ Learn how our integrated approach is helping patients find answers sooner:
🔗 thelungdocs.com/blog/a-new-way-to-detect-lung-cancer-earlier

10/14/2025

📣 Get ready — Swabvember is coming!
November is Alpha-1 Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Deficiency, a genetic condition that can lead to COPD and other lung diseases.

We’re partnering with Grifols to host a free A1A screening day so our community can take proactive steps toward early detection and better lung health.

📅 November 21st
📍 The Lung Docs Chattanooga Location: 1301 McCallie Ave

A simple cheek swab can provide important answers. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details as Swabvember gets closer!

10/13/2025

Here’s your reminder: your brain needs care just like the rest of your body. Mental health and lung health are closely linked — conditions like COPD, asthma, and sleep apnea can sometimes increase anxiety or depression, and stress can make breathing harder. 🧠

At The Lung Docs, we believe caring for your whole self means caring for both body and mind. 💙

👉 Share this as a gentle reminder for someone who may need it today.

10/09/2025

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder that early detection saves lives — not just for breast cancer, but for lung health too.

Did you know? 👇
Breast calcifications can sometimes overlap the lung fields on imaging and look like pulmonary nodules. According to the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, recognizing that overlap can help avoid unnecessary scans and extra worry for patients.

We’re happy to support PrimeImaging this October in spreading the message that early detection saves lives — in breast and lung health alike.

Schedule your screening mammogram:
📞 423-893-7226 (Prime Imaging)

🩺 Source: Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine