Dr. Cyrus Askin
Pulmonary Disease & Internal Medicine
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Dr. Cyrus Atkins is a pulmonary and critical care physician at Northeast Pulmonary & Sleep Associates in San Antonio, Texas.
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Episode # 500 • 06 Oct 2025
COPD Update
Level up your COPD care with practical, evidence-based strategies. Learn how to confirm airflow obstruction with spirometry (and use LLN/Z-scores thoughtfully), stage patients with the A/B/E framework, and build treatment around long-acting bronchodilation—adding ICS selectively based on exacerbations and eosinophils. We’ll highlight the nonpharmacologic moves that change outcomes (smoking cessation, vaccination, pulmonary rehab, oxygen when indicated), when to reach for add-ons (azithromycin, roflumilast), how to approach chronic hypercapnia with home NIV, and what’s new (hello, ensifentrine). Pulmonologist and longtime Curbsiders member Dr. Cyrus Askin (@Askins_Razor ) returns to share real-world pearls for diagnosing, treating, and managing comorbidities in COPD.
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Dr. Cyrus Askin is a pulmonary and internal medicine physician based in San Antonio, where he specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex respiratory and chronic medical conditions. Through his work with Baptist Health System, Dr. Askin provides patient-centered care focused on improving long-term respiratory health and overall wellness. He earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed his postgraduate training through the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, building a strong foundation in both pulmonary medicine and internal medicine.
Recognized for his thoughtful clinical approach and dedication to individualized care, Dr. Askin works closely with patients to manage chronic pulmonary diseases through evidence-based treatment strategies and comprehensive care planning. His practice emphasizes clear communication, continuity of care, and helping patients achieve a better quality of life through personalized medical support and advanced pulmonary expertise.
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