Here's What This Black Pulmonologist Is Doing To Dispel Myths And Eliminate Disparities.

“Asthma, while highly treatable, remains one of the leading causes of hospitalization and death for Black people, especially Black women and children,” states Dr. Chidinma Chima-Melton.

As part of NBC4's celebration of Black History Month, UCLA Health's Dr. Chidinma Chima-Melton is being recognized for her unwavering commitment to her patients and life-saving contributions to the pulmonary field during the pandemic.

Cutting blood clot risks

COVID-19 Virtual Panel Discussions: The Future with Covid-19

Join Breathe Southern California and the Emphysema Foundation of America for a webinar to discuss the lessons learned from the pandemic and how the virus will continue to impact future generations.

Fellow Chat: Transitioning from a Fellow to an Attending with Dr. Cynthia Kim

In this “Breathe Easy Fellow Chat”, Dr. Chidinma Chima-Melton interviews Dr. Cynthia Kim. Their conversation focuses on the transition from fellowship to an attending role. Dr. Kim is a member of ATS and a Clinical Instructor in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California in Los Angeles.

The truth about the false Hydroxychloroquine Cure from “America’s Frontline Doctors

Random Pearls in Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care from #CHEST2019 in New Orleans

Recap of random pearls and highlights from #CHEST2019 including: A pop quiz on inhaler use, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), limitations of supplemental oxygen, lung cancer screening, imposter syndrome, and is it safe to use beta blockers in COPD.

What Protesting May Mean For COVID-19 Transmission

What Is Walking Pneumonia? Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Choosing a CPAP machine

Disney World reopens Saturday – what that will look like and what the experts say

Through the Smoke

Vaping — once considered a healthier alternative to cigarettes — is now a public health crisis, linked to more than 35 deaths nationwide. On Point reports with the American Lung Association’s Marsha Ramos, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s Dr. Tony Kuo, CSUN College of Health and Human Development intern Jessica Galura, and UCLA – Health Division of Pulmonology’s Dr. Chidinma Chima-Melton.

Consult with Dr. Chidinma: Vaping Risks and how to quit

Keeping Your Lungs Healthy, highlights what you can do every day to reduce your risk of lung disease. Dr. Chidinma Chima-Melton helps present this special webinar discussing many different aspects of lung health.

Watch Dr. Chima-Melton present five pillars for designing and implementing a successful Tele-ICU program that enhances patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Here’s What You Need To Know About Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

“Shockingly, many people don’t even realize they have it. Black women and men often experience more severe symptoms and are more likely to be hospitalized or die from the disease compared to other groups,” reveals Dr. Chidinma Chima-Melton.