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Folashade Afolabi, MD

@drpedspulm.bsky.social
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Pediatric pulmonologist. advocacy, community and collaboration is my passion!

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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
On an international trip and didn’t pack appropriately. I only have albuterol without a spacer. NAEPP and GINA have it right. It’s SMART to use ICS-formoterol for optimal asthma control! The AIR is ripe for anti-inflammatory therapy.
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Lifting reminds me that I can do hard things. Sometimes the weight looks heavy. Sometimes it is heavy. And then I pick it up anyway. A pretty good reminder for life outside the gym, too. 💪🏾
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 12/07/2026
BREAKING: US Senator Lindsey Graham has died after a brief and unexpected illness, his office says in a statement.
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US Senator Lindsey Graham has died after a brief and unexpected illness, his office says
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham died Saturday after a brief and unexpected illness, his office said in statement posted on social media.
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
The heat is brutal right now and I knew it was coming but I find myself unprepared to help those most in need like the unhoused. If anyone has any safe ideas other than putting out water. I’d like to hear your ideas.
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
How do people commute more than 20 minutes a day?! Even with podcasts and audiobooks, I dread the drive.
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Is there such a thing as a scheduled text? Because I’m sending you the text even if you’ve silenced alerts because I now have the memory of an angry toddler. I remember the emotion but literally not a single detail within 30 seconds of deciding to write the text.
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WMUR @wmur9.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Have you ever breathed in secondhand vapor from a vape? What exactly are you inhaling? It turns out it’s a lengthy list of chemicals.
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When someone’s vaping nearby, what are you breathing in? The risks of vape pens’ secondhand aerosols
Have you ever breathed in secondhand vapor from a vape? What exactly are you inhaling? It turns out it’s a lengthy list of chemicals.
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
I had a great time connecting with old and new friends @atscommunity.bsky.social
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
I feel like this ICE/TSA thing is a distraction from the real chaos and danger but it is ripe to turn into something really BAD.
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Today I lifted a slightly heavier weight in the gym and felt so proud of myself. Today I lift a heavier heart but still persist and feel proud of myself. Today I will vote and feel proud of myself.
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American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Attendees will have several opportunities to serve the Sunshine State at #ATS2026 through community partnerships and service-oriented initiatives, including the Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida and the LGBT+ Center Orlando. Learn more: www.atsconferencenews.org/the-ats-seek...
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
A judge ruled that groups representing residents of Louisiana’s Cancer Alley can proceed with their landmark lawsuit seeking a pause on toxic industrial plants in two majority‑Black districts
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Black Residents Win Key Ruling in ‘Cancer Alley’ Environmental Racism Case
The lawsuit could force a jury to decide if turning Black communities into sacrifice zones is a legacy of slavery.
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JAMA @jama.com · 08/02/2026
Heat-related EMS activations increased 65% from 2019 to 2024, with the fastest increases among middle-aged adults, lower-middle–income communities, and in the Mountain and West South Central US. bit.ly/4cgd00a
JAMA Research Letter: Climate Change and Health. Trends and Disparities in Heat-Related Emergency Medical Services Activations. Published online Feb 4, 2026. Table shows EMS activation trends by population, 2019-2024. Data includes heat-related, non-heat related, and change percentages.
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ATS Clinical Problems Assembly @ats-clinicalprobs.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
📣 Calling all #EarlyCareer members!⏳ Time is running out to apply for our 2026-2027 apprenticeships! ✍️ Apply for an apprenticeship to get a behind the scenes look 👀 and help shape our assembly! 🫁 Applications due February 6 2026! site.thoracic.org/membership/a... @atsearlycareer.bsky.social
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American Thoracic Society | ATS Apprenticeship Program
The American Thoracic Society is the world's leading medical society dedicated to accelerating the advancement of global respiratory health through…
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The American Academy of Pediatrics @ameracadpeds.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Today marks a major moment for child health: the AAP has released its updated 2026 childhood and adolescent immunization schedule. Updated annually to reflect the latest scientific evidence, this year’s schedule is formally endorsed by 12 leading medical and healthcare organizations. bit.ly/4r5KbaQ
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American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
The ATS joins over a hundred health and medical organizations in opposing the Environmental Protection Agency’s attempt to roll-back the landmark legal opinion that greenhouse gases endanger public health. Read more (via @commondreams.org): www.commondreams.org/news/climate...
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Medical Groups Tell EPA: Don't Kill 'Main Tool' to Combat Climate Crisis | Common Dreams
Over 120 top health and medical organizations joined the growing chorus of opposition to the Environmental Protection Agency's attempt to roll back the endangerment finding.
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
I just meal prepped…for my dog. I’ll just eat snacks all week.
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Sweet Langston crossed the rainbow bridge on Monday. He was a sweet old soul.
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Hearing about Air Pollution challenges @atsearlycareer.bsky.social
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
What’s a panel of all women called? Positive vibes only!
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
It’s that time again! Back to googling West Nile symptoms and bathing in Deep Woods off.
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas is no longer covering SMART for asthma. It literally saved me when I had the crud for the past 3 weeks. I guess they rather pay for my ED visit next time.
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Now do yall see how advocacy is an essential part of academic medicine?
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
I’m buying a bunch of shoes and clothes because of the tariffs. It makes total sense.
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Have you ever tried every trick in the book before using your rescue/controller because you only have 10 puffs left and you are on vacation in a foreign country. Ummm yeah. Hoping the farmacia has something. Btw - it’s all exercise induced this trip.
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Wondering what travel documents in Texas are going to look like in the next 4 weeks. I downloaded my vaccine record to my phone but I bet I need to print it out and highlight
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Should I tip the uber driver who vapes in the car and makes illegal left turns but gets me there on time?
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Still listening to the ATS Webinar on Federal Policy Priorities! It’s a must listen youtu.be/KCk0qxLL9CY?...
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Webinar: ATS & 2025 Federal Policy Priorities
YouTube video by American Thoracic Society
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
That’s a heater my friends. Yes, holidays are still up…I needed to keep some joy in my life this week.
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
I might like biostatistics 🤯
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
It would be great if insurance companies recognized that not all children and adults can tolerate DPIs. We need at least SOME MDIs of all doses of ICS and ICS/LABA covered.
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Ben Pierce @benfpiercephd.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
I have 2 tickets to see Billy Strings 🎸at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas - today (14 Dec, 7:30pm), and unfortunately my uncle and I cannot go. If you are seriously interested and would attend, let me know - would be great if there are any students? 🧪
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Gift wrapping is not my ministry
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Academic question - if you work in the community, do you ask for letters from community leaders to put in your promotions packet? Does it even matter for promotion. I do the work because I love it but learning to make it count twice is helpful.
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
I’m really proud to be a part of this effort as a member of City of Dallas Environmental Health Committee with the Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability office and many others to improve the air we breathe in Dallas.
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
I swear these residents get shit done.
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
My new stack! Gift from a patient 💕
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Is scrolling productive if it’s not doom scrolling?
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
I should’ve just cooked today. The online shopping has been insane.
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Googling hot masked potato burn. Cooking is not my strong point but I’m stubborn. Also procrastinating.
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Where’s the bookmark?
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Coffee is life’s elixir
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
They banned space heaters in the office. They literally want to freeze the joy out of my heart. It’s 75 degrees outside btw.
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
I stole a random 8 year olds Halloween candy. It was nerd clusters and now I’m hooked.
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
I have the kindest and most patient biostats teacher. I still feel a little rage and terror when I walk into class or study. So I’ll scroll here instead.
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
Confession..I still haven’t forgiven moo deng.
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 10/11/2024
It’s really hard to be a pediatrician and a pediatric pulmonologist in Texas right now. I’ll continue to do the work. I know my position is privileged to serve my very special community.
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Folashade Afolabi, MD @drpedspulm.bsky.social · 09/11/2024
I’m ordering ice cream for delivery and it’s an ultimate luxury.
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