Asthma, Lung Nodules, and What Your Lungs Wish You Knew with Dr. Ximena Solis (Ep. 44)

Asthma and lung nodules may seem like totally separate topics — but both are more common (and misunderstood) than you might think. In this episode of The Med Edit Podcast, pulmonary and critical care specialist Dr. Ximena Solis returns to break it all down.We explore:What asthma really is and how it changes your lungsTypical vs. atypical asthma symptomsCommon triggers and risk factors you might not expectDiagnosis and treatment strategies based on asthma severityNew research on GLP-1 medications for asthma controlAn inside look at bronchial thermoplastyThe facts about lung nodules — including whether they’re usually cancerousWhat happens next if a lung nodule is found on imagingWhether you’re managing asthma, supporting someone who is, or curious about your lung health, this conversation is packed with practical insights.Connect with Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell:https://themededitpodcast.com/Instagram: @TheMedEditPodcast: https://www.instagram.com/themededitpodcast/Facebook: The Med Edit Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/themededitpodcast/LinkedIn: The Med Edit Podcast: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themededitpodcast/LinkedIn: Dr. Jessica Gray: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Jessica-gray-md/LinkedIn: Dr. Cari Sorrell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cari-sorrell-42545a7b/⚕️Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center:Continuing Medical Education Credit:https://cmetracker.net/TTUHSC/Publisher?page=pubOpen&nc=7120399723#/myPortalIn support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and The Med Edit Podcast. Texas Tech University Health Science Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.