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Dr. Scott Shannon Lindblom, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

Medical College of Wisconsin

Professional interests include: chronic bronchitis, occupational health issues, bronchoscopy, and more.

1237 Harding Place Suite 3200
Charlotte, NC 28204

(704) 355-5375

Dr. Scott Shannon Lindblom, MD is a pulmonologist in Charlotte, NC specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Scott Shannon Lindblom, MD is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center (CMC), Atrium Health and CAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC.

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1237 Harding Place Suite 3200
Charlotte, NC 28204

Some issues Dr. Scott Shannon Lindblom, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

In The News

“Dr. Scott Lindblom says it's a nice change of pace.”—"Staffing An Intensive Care Unit From Miles Away Has Advantages", NPR, May 2015

“Deep appreciation also goes to Dr. Scott Lindblom and Dr. John Symanski, the caring intensive care unit nurses and hospitalists at CMC-Pineville, and the wonderful Levine & Dickson Hospice House...”—"Virginia Baker", Troy Record, January 2011

“Deep appreciation also goes to Dr. Scott Lindblom and Dr. John Symanksi, the caring intensive care unit nurses and hospitalists at CMC-Pineville, and the wonderful Levine & Dickson Hospice House...”—"Virginia Rall Baker", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, January 2011

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	300
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	22
Less than 65	71

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

blood draw	11
doctor visit	330
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
preventive care	13
pulmonary testing	48
thoracic (chest) imaging	19
vaccines	13
X-rays	19

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	14
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	43
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

doctor visit	271
hospital care	283
inpatient care	283
pulmonary testing	72
thoracic (chest) imaging	14
X-rays	14

**Gender**
Male	342
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	526
Black	148
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	44
Less than 65	154

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	49
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

doctor visit	227
hospital care	104
inpatient care	104
preventive care	8
pulmonary testing	56
thoracic (chest) imaging	11
vaccines	8
X-rays	11

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	18
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	44
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	46
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

doctor visit	216
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
pulmonary testing	39

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	42
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

doctor visit	174
hospital care	148
inpatient care	148
pulmonary testing	47

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	12
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	16

doctor visit	180
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
pulmonary testing	40

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

doctor visit	115
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
pulmonary testing	26

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	41
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

doctor visit	381
hospital care	200
inpatient care	200
pulmonary testing	77
sleep study	9

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Shannon Lindblom, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Scott Shannon Lindblom, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Charlotte, NC were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and X-rays.

airway management	11
blood draw	13
doctor visit	254
hospital care	124
inpatient care	124
preventive care	14
pulmonary testing	50
sleep study	10
thoracic (chest) imaging	15
vaccines	14
X-rays	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Shannon Lindblom, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	24
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	187
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	66
85 and over	11
Less than 65	36
65 to 74	114

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Shannon Lindblom, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Scott Shannon Lindblom, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	10
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Scott Shannon Lindblom, MD graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed residency at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin

Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Scott Shannon Lindblom, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carolinas Medical Center (CMC)

Atrium Health

CAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC

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**Payments by Company**
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.	$14 Inspire $14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$14

Biography

Dr. Scott Lindblom is a Charlotte, NC physician who specializes in adult pulmonology. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Lindblom is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center (CMC).

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