Prof. M.D. Erdal Okur

As a professional glassblower, I was terrified when I developed a persistent cough and shortness of breath. My unique craft exposed me to fine particulates for decades. Dr. Okur didn't just treat my occupational lung disease; he collaborated with an industrial hygienist to redesign my studio ventilation. He preserved both my lungs and my life's work.

My 8-year-old daughter, a competitive synchronized swimmer, began experiencing mysterious breath-holding episodes underwater. Multiple doctors dismissed it as anxiety. Dr. Okur discovered exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction through specialized provocation testing. His targeted breathing retraining therapy allowed her to return to the pool and win her first regional medal.

During a humanitarian mission in conflict zones, I inhaled toxic smoke from burning buildings. Years later, I developed bizarre respiratory symptoms that baffled specialists. Dr. Okur recognized rare chemical pneumonitis from mixed toxin exposure. His unconventional treatment protocol, including specialized pulmonary lavage, reversed damage others said was permanent.

As a 72-year-old retired museum curator, my 'asthma' worsened whenever handling certain antique textiles. Dr. Okur identified hypersensitivity pneumonitis triggered by historic mold spores. He created a personalized prevention protocol involving specialized masks and climate control, allowing me to continue preserving cultural heritage safely.