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Not all shortness of breath is the same. When patients adapt to their symptoms, or when a current diagnosis just doesn’t fit, it’s time to dig deeper and see what is missing. In this episode, Amanda Atkinson, MSN, RN, talks with Physician Associate Brian Bizik, who shares clinical insight and his family’s personal story with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Unexplained breathlessness isn’t normal, and alpha-1 isn’t rare; it is just underdiagnosed. Join us and learn what you can do as a provider when symptoms just don’t add up. This episode has been sponsored by Grifols. To order free screening kits for your practice visit https://copdf.co/alpha1-orderkit. The receipt of these free testing services does not create any expectation or obligation to purchase or use any product or service by any manufacturer.

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What is it really like to live with an oxygen therapy prescription?

Join us for a conversation with two supplemental oxygen users, Jean and Art, who share their personal journeys with oxygen therapy. They are joined by “the Oxygen Guy,” Mike Hess, MPH, RRT, RPFT, Senior Director of Advocacy and Regulatory Affairs at the COPD Foundation, who helps uncover the challenges and benefits of navigating a supplemental oxygen prescription.

Together, the group discusses topics including advice for new users, pulmonary rehabilitation, differences in quality of life on oxygen therapy, and how clinicians can better support their patients.

World Oxygen Day is October 2. This episode is part two of a two-part series in honor of those who need or benefit from oxygen therapy. Learn more about World Oxygen Day at WorldOxygenDay.org

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How can health care providers better prepare their patients for living with oxygen therapy? Join “the Oxygen Guy,” Mike Hess, MPH, RRT, RPFT, Senior Director of Advocacy and Regulatory Affairs at the COPD Foundation, for a conversation about supplemental oxygen prescriptions and support for those who need it. Mike is joined by fellow respiratory therapists, Krystal Craddock, RRT, RRT-NPS, AE-C, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, and Chrysalis Ashton, MSRC, RRT, to discuss their unique practices in identifying patients who might benefit from oxygen therapy and how to prepare them for managing a supplemental oxygen prescription.

World Oxygen Day is October 2. This episode is part one of a two-part series in honor of those who need or benefit from oxygen therapy. Learn more about World Oxygen Day at WorldOxygenDay.org

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Feeling close is still possible when you're living with COPD. Join Amanda Atkinson, MSN, RN, Dr. Sandy Sandhaus, Corinne Young, MSN, FNP-C, FCCP, and Diana, an individual living with COPD and alpha-1, for an honest, open conversation about intimacy after a COPD diagnosis. Real talk, practical strategies, and reminders that love, closeness, and intimacy are still possible.

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Delayed diagnosis of Alpha-1 and COPD can have serious consequences, but early diagnosis and interventions can have positive impact. In this episode of the COPD Foundation Podcast join Amanda Atkinson, MSN, RN and Corinne Young, MSN, FNP-C, FCCP as they discuss the importance of early diagnosis of COPD and Alpha-1 in primary care, as well as timing for referral to pulmonology. 

For up-to-date information on diagnosing and managing COPD and Alpha-1 visit the COPD Foundation at www.copdfoundation.org. The receipt of free Alpha-1 screening or testing services does not create any expectation or obligation to purchase or use any product or service offered by any manufacturer. This episode has been sponsored by Grifols.

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In this episode of the COPD Foundation Podcast join Amanda Atkinson, MSN, RN, and Dr. Monica Goldklang for part 2 of our discussion on how lung conditions like COPD and Alpha-1 impact women. For up-to-date information on diagnosing and managing COPD visit the COPD Foundation at www.copdfoundation.org.

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In this episode of the COPD Foundation Podcast join Amanda Atkinson, MSN, RN, and Jean Wright, M.D., MBA, for a discussion on how lung conditions like COPD impact women. For up-to-date information on diagnosing and managing COPD visit the COPD Foundation at www.copdfoundation.org.

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Join us as we dive into a wonderful conversation exploring the benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation programs for people living with chronic lung conditions. We’re joined by two guests: Christina Hunt, the Senior Director of Bronchiectasis and NTM Education and Care Delivery, and Alyssa Dittner, the Assistant Director of Bronchiectasis and NTM Education and Community. They share insights on how a well-rounded exercise program, education, and social support are vital in achieving personal health goals. Check out the next episode on the Bronchiectasis and NTM 360 podcast channel, where we discuss how pulmonary rehabilitation differs from traditional exercise programs and the significant positive impact it can have on individuals with respiratory conditions.

If you're interested in learning more about COPD and other chronic conditions, visit www.COPDFoundation.org. To discover more about pulmonary rehabilitation programs, check out http://copdf.co/PulmonaryRehab.

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This conversation dives into the impact of advocacy for people living with chronic lung conditions. We're joined by two guests: Bailey McCrary, Senior Manager of Advocacy and Public Policy at the COPD Foundation, and Phyliss, a lung health advocate who is living with COPD. Together, they discuss the importance of raising awareness of chronic lung conditions and how each of us can play a role in making life better for the COPD community. For more information on COPD and other chronic conditions, visit www.COPDFoundation.org. To get involved with advocacy at the COPD Foundation, consider joining the State Captains program at https://bit.ly/42zQScy.

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This conversation discusses how to recognize signs of worsening COPD and exacerbations. We’re joined by two guests. Dr. David Mannino is a pulmonology expert and the Chief Medical Officer of the COPD Foundation. Valerie Chang has lived with COPD and experienced firsthand the challenges of managing exacerbations. Brought to you by Sanofi and Regeneron.