Collaborative Strategies Toward Early Detection of Alpha-1 in COPD

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP

Guest: Brian Smith, MD, MPH

Guest: Charlie Strange, MD

Screening for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) plays an integral role in modern care algorithms. But screening is only the first step, however, as primary care physicians and pulmonologists must then work together to coordinate a patient’s care. Joining Dr. Charles Turck to share their perspectives on how we can better collaborate to detect and treat alpha-1 in patients with COPD are primary care physician Dr. Brian Smith and pulmonologist Dr. Charlie Strange. Click here to order free AlphaID™ screening kits to rule out alpha-1 deficiency in your patients.