Lung Health Awareness: Free Program Saturday At John Muir Health In Concord

CONCORD, CA – Learn more about lung health and chronic lung diseases by attending John Muir Health’s free health fair.

Board certified specialists will provide the most up-to-date information on all aspects of lung health. Speakers will discuss treatment options for patients with chronic lung diseases, advancements made in asthma treatment including Bronchial Thermoplasty. Learn who qualifies and who should consider lung cancer screening.

Lectures begin at 9am. There will be time for questions and an opportunity to take advantage of free screenings and informational booths.

When: Saturday, November 12, 2016 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Where: John Muir Medical Center, Concord, Concord I & II, 2540 East Street, Concord

Physician Experts:

• Tony Orden, MD, Allergy & Immunology (Asthma)
• Minh H. Nguyen,MD Pulmonary Disease, Sleep Medicine
• Michaela Straznicka, MD Thoracic Surgery

Topics:

• · Alpha 1 Antitrypsin
• · Blood Pressure
• · Spirometry (breathing test)
• · Breathe California
• · Sleep Apnea –CPAP in home set up
• · Quitting Smoking resources
• · Asthma’s information
• · Traveling with Oxygen (portable O2 concentrator)
• · Lung Cancer Early Detection
• · Restrictive Lung Disease

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