Pediatric Pulmonology

HAS THE AVAILABILITY OF HEALTH-RELATED INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET HELPED OR HARMED THE WAY PATIENTS SEEK CARE? Both. It can be hard to know what’s valid health information versus quackery. I definitely recommend only using well-known, respected healthcare websites and discussing any questions or information with your medical provider. STAYING HYDRATED IS OBVIOUSLY IMPORTANT FOR GOOD HEALTH. WITH SO MANY WATER CHOICES (MINERAL, SPRING, SPARKLING, FILTERED, ALKALINE, PURIFIED, TAP), ARE THERE ANY GUIDELINES YOU WOULD RECOMMEND? Just drink water-it doesn’t need to be fancy or bubbly unless you prefer it that way. #1 PIECE OF HEALTH ADVICE FOR PEOPLE IN THEIR 30S REGARDING YOUR SPECIALTY? Don’t smoke or vape, exercise regularly. MOST MEMORABLE MEDICAL SITUATION? Many years ago we did an asthma outreach clinic in the bell choir room at a local church. WHAT FORTHCOMING TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT IN YOUR AREA OF SPECIALTY ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT THAT WILL BENEFIT FUTURE PATIENTS? There are medications for patients with cystic fibrosis called CFTR modulators that are making a huge difference. THE SO-CALLED FAUCI EFFECT (MORE INTEREST IN HEALTHCARE CAREERS, SPURRED BY COVID-19) SAW AN 18 PERCENT INCREASE IN MEDICAL SCHOOL APPLICANTS IN 2021. WHAT WILL THIS MEAN FOR PATIENTS? I hope that the “Fauci Effect” will improve access to care. We need more primary care and specialty doctors. IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME 25 YEARS AND GIVE YOURSELF ONE PIECE OF HEALTH ADVICE, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Establish a good work-life balance. Take all the vacation. Why? Relaxation and creativity in other areas makes it easier to work hard when you need to. ARTIST WHOSE MUSIC WE’D HEAR THE MOST IN YOUR WAITING ROOM: The Beatles

ALSO RECEIVING VOTES FOR PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY: Lea Davies,