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Rockford Pulmonary Clinic

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“I believe that every breath counts, and that everyone deserves to breathe easier. My mission is to help our community breathe better and live healthier, one patient at a time.”
Tabassum Nafsi, MD FCCP
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Who Are We?

At RPC, we prioritize patient comfort and convenience, and we are committed to providing a warm and welcoming environment where you’ll feel comfortable discussing your symptoms and concerns with our experienced physician.

With a focus on affordability and accessibility, we provide a range of specialized services and treatments for respiratory and sleep conditions. As a fee-for-service clinic, we are able to offer our patients a more affordable alternative to traditional healthcare options, without the burden of insurance policies or complicated referral processes.

At RPC, we believe that every patient deserves access to the highest quality of medical care, and we are dedicated to providing just that. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with our experienced physician and take the first step towards breathing easier and sleeping better.

Rockford Pulmonary Clinic

Our Mission

To provide compassionate and accessible pulmonary care to all patients, regardless of their insurance status. Our commitment to listening to our patients, understanding their needs, and providing personalized treatment plans is at the core of everything we do. We believe that every patient deserves to be heard, and we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where they can feel valued and respected. Our goal is to help our patients breathe easier, live healthier, and lead happier lives, while providing them with high-quality care that is accessible and affordable.

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Meet your Pulmonologist

Dr. Tabassum Y Nafsi is a board-certified Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician with over 20 years of medical experience. Her compassion for others was instilled at a young age by her philanthropic parents, who taught her the importance of empathy and kindness. As a physician, Dr. Nafsi is committed to providing the highest level of care to her patients, treating them as she would her own family.
 
Dr. Nafsi has a unique understanding of the suffering experienced by patients and their families, having lost loved ones to cancer. This personal experience has deepened her commitment to providing compassionate care that prioritizes the patient’s well-being above all else.
 
As the founder and CEO of Rockford Pulmonary Clinic (RPC), Dr. Nafsi has created a practice that is dedicated to providing evidence-based medical care that is affordable and readily available to the community she calls home. She is a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), a member of the American Thoracic Society (ATS), American Medical Association (AMA), and European Respiratory Society (ERS).
 
Dr. Nafsi completed her medical education at Baqai Medical College in Pakistan before moving to the United States, where she completed her Internal Medicine residency at Pennsylvania Hospital of UPENN in Philadelphia, PA, and Pulmonary & Critical Care Fellowship at John H Stroger Hospital of Cook County (aka Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL). During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Nafsi represented the Critical Care team at Swedish American Hospital, where she played a vital role in providing specialized care to patients in the community.
 
At RPC, Dr. Nafsi prioritizes building strong, direct, and personal connections with her patients, taking responsibility for their health and well-being. She is committed to providing the highest level of care to her patients and improving their quality of life.

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We’re here to help you breathe easier and live better. If you have questions or concerns about your respiratory health, or if you’d like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Nafsi , please don’t hesitate to us. We look forward to hearing from you and serving your pulmonary care needs.

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This questionnaire will ask a series of questions about your asthma symptoms over the last 4 weeks.

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How to take the Asthma Control Test™


Step 1
Answer the five questions asked. For each question, make sure you read all five possible answers before choosing the best one for you.

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Complete the test by clicking 'SUBMIT.'

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If your score is 19 or less, talk to your physician for better control of Asthma.
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In the past 4 weeks, how much of the time did your asthma keep you from getting as much done at work, school or at home?

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During the past 4 weeks, how often have you had shortness of breath?

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During the past 4 weeks, how often did your asthma symptoms (wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, chest tightness or pain) wake you up at night or earlier than usual in the morning?

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During the past 4 weeks, how often have you used your rescue inhaler or nebulizer medication (such as albuterol)?

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How would you rate your asthma control during the past 4 weeks?

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Epworth Sleepiness Scale

Screen for excessive sleepiness or follow response to treatment for a sleep disorder
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Please answer the questions to the best of your ability. This will give us a score which is suggestive of excessive sleepiness. 

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Chance of dozing off while sitting and reading?

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Chance of dozing off while watching TV?

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Chance of dozing off while Sitting, inactive in a public place?

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Chance of dozing off as a passenger in a car for an hour without a break? ?

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Chance of dozing off while lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit?

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Chance of dozing off while sitting and talking to someone?

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Chance of dozing off while sitting quietly after lunch without alcohol?

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Chance of dozing off while in a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic?

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Lung Cancer Screening

“*” indicates required fields
(2 packs per day for 10 years OR 1 pack per day for 20 years)

If you answered yes to all three questions, you are at high risk for lung cancer. Please contact your doctor for lung cancer screening CT chest or call RPC to schedule one.