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COPD Podcast, by Health UNMUTED episodes
- Ep07: Diagnosing Genetic COPD
Most of the time, COPD is caused by smoking and other pollutants. But in some cases, COPD is caused by a genetic condition called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, also known as "alpha-1." In this episode, we talk about what alpha-1 is, what causes it, how it's treated, and why getting genetic testing for alpha-1 is so important.
For links to resources and information covered in this series, visit our website at HealthUnmuted.com/resources
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Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided by this podcast or its guests is solely at your own risk.
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15 min - Ep06: Managing COPD Exacerbations or Flare-ups
An exacerbation, or "flare-up," can look different for different people, like coughing fits, extreme tiredness, or fever. Practicing good health habits can help prevent flare-ups in the first place. But when you have a flare-up, it's important to get treated right away. In this episode, we'll answer questions like: what is the difference between a flare up and a "bad day"? How can you create a plan with your care team? And what can loved ones do to help?
For links to resources and information covered in this series, visit our website at HealthUnmuted.com/resources
What did you think of this episode? We’d love to hear from you. Please visit healthunmuted.com/feedback to let us know!
Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided by this podcast or its guests is solely at your own risk.
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13 min - Ep05: Living Well with COPD
John's diagnosis hasn't stopped him and his wife from doing all the things they love; life with COPD just looks a little different. In this episode, we learn why diet, exercise, quitting smoking, and other good habits are important to managing COPD. We also chat about pulmonary rehab, which has been life-changing for Jan and others. As always, we share resources to help you live your life on your terms.
For links to resources and information covered in this series, visit our website at HealthUnmuted.com/resources
What did you think of this episode? We’d love to hear from you. Please visit healthunmuted.com/feedback to let us know!
Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided by this podcast or its guests is solely at your own risk.
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17 min - Ep04: Treating COPD: Oxygen Therapy and Late-Stage Interventions
Some people with COPD may need a little extra oxygen to help make breathing easier. This is called oxygen therapy, and we cover it in this episode. We'll also learn how to travel safely with oxygen and what to do if you ever feel insecure about wearing your oxygen in public. Plus, we review several treatment options for people with advanced lung disease.
For links to resources and information covered in this series, visit our website at HealthUnmuted.com/resources
What did you think of this episode? We’d love to hear from you. Please visit healthunmuted.com/feedback to let us know!
Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided by this podcast or its guests is solely at your own risk.
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19 min - Ep03: Taking Control of COPD: Medication and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
COPD is a lifelong condition, but it doesn't have to be a progressive one. Changes to diet and exercise and treatments like medication and pulmonary rehabilitation can help keep COPD from getting worse. In this episode, we talk about treatments for COPD. Plus, what can babies, opera singers, and harmonicas teach us about breathing?
For links to resources and information covered in this series, visit our website at HealthUnmuted.com/resources
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Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided by this podcast or its guests is solely at your own risk.
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15 min - Ep02: Kicking the Habit: Tips and Strategies to Quit Smoking
Smoking is the biggest risk factor for COPD, so the most important thing someone with COPD can do is stop smoking. Of course, this is much easier said than done! The good news is there are many strategies to help smokers kick their habit. We talk about them in this episode. Plus we learn how smoke affects the lungs and ask whether e-cigarettes are safe for people with COPD to use.
For links to resources and information covered in this series, visit our website at HealthUnmuted.com/resources
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Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided by this podcast or its guests is solely at your own risk.
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13 min - Ep01: What Is COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, affects millions of people around the world-- and millions more may be undiagnosed. So what exactly is COPD? In this episode, you'll get to know your lungs better, learn about symptoms and causes, risk factors, and more. And you'll meet John and Jan, who share their experiences living with and managing the disease.
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Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided by this podcast or its guests is solely at your own risk.
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19 min - Ep05. Season Finale: Exacerbations and Transitioning from Hospital to HomeExacerbations, or flare-ups, are an unavoidable part of having COPD. And sometimes they are severe enough to require a hospital stay. That's the bad news. But the good news is exacerbations can be treated, and there are steps you can take to avoid getting too sick too often. Jan, Jean, and our health experts talk about all things exacerbations and making a successful transition from hospital to home.Visit our website for links and resources: HealthUnmuted.comList of ResourcesCOPD360Social, social media support group: https://www.copdfoundation.org/COPD360social/Community/Get-Involved.aspxMy COPD Action Plan, from COPD Foundation: https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/Educational-Materials-Resources/Downloads.aspx#MyCOPDActionPlanFor more information about support groups for COPD:Healthline's list of support groups: https://www.healthline.com/health/copd/support-groups-for-severe-copdFor more information about flare-ups:WebMD: https://www.webmd.com/lung/copd/what-is-a-copd-flare-upHealthline: https://www.healthline.com/health/copd/steps-for-managing-copd-flareMedlinePlus.gov: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000698.htmFor more information about making the transition from hospital to home:COPD Foundation: https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Person-with-COPD/Hospital-to-Home.aspxFor more information on COPD medications and oxygen therapy:COPD Foundation list of treatments and medication: https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Person-with-COPD/Treatments-Medications.aspxWebMD - What are Treatments for COPD? https://www.webmd.com/lung/copd/what-are-treatments-for-copdHealthline - COPD Drugs: A List of Medications to Help Relieve Your Symptoms: https://www.healthline.com/health/copd/drugsCOPD Foundation information on oxygen therapy: https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Person-with-COPD/Oxygen-Therapy.aspxAmerican Lung Association information on oxygen therapy: https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-procedures-and-tests/oxygen-therapy15 min
- Ep04. Living Well with COPDKeeping healthy with COPD can be challenging. But for people like Jean, Jan, and John, COPD doesn't have to get in the way of life. It just means life looks a little different. Things like exercise, nutrition, and preventive care require more attention and planning, but these healthy habits (and good adherence to treatment regimens) can help people with lung disease continue to do the things they love— even in the middle of a global pandemic.Visit our website links and resources: HealthUnmuted.comList of ResourcesCOPD360Social, social media support group: https://www.copdfoundation.org/COPD360social/Community/Get-Involved.aspxMy COPD Action Plan, from COPD Foundation: https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/Educational-Materials-Resources/Downloads.aspx#MyCOPDActionPlanFor more information about support groups for COPD:Healthline's list of support groups: https://www.healthline.com/health/copd/support-groups-for-severe-copdFor more information on exercise:Pocket Consultant Guide from the COPD Foundation: https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/Educational-Materials-Resources/Downloads.aspx#MyCOPDActionPlanCOPD Foundation information on pulmonary rehabilitation: https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/Pulmonary-Rehabilitation/What-is-Pulmonary-Rehabilitation.aspxNational Institutes of Health information on pulmonary rehab: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/pulmonary-rehabilitationFor more information on nutrition:Cleveland Clinic: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/9451-nutritional-guidelines-for-people-with-copdTemple Health: https://www.templehealth.org/about/blog/5-ways-maintain-healthy-copd-dietFor more information on medications and oxygen therapy for COPD:COPD Foundation list of treatments and medication: https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Person-with-COPD/Treatments-Medications.aspxWebMD - What are Treatments for COPD? https://www.webmd.com/lung/copd/what-are-treatments-for-copdHealthline - COPD Drugs: A List of Medications to Help Relieve Your Symptoms: https://www.healthline.com/health/copd/drugsCOPD Foundation information on oxygen therapy: https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Person-with-COPD/Oxygen-Therapy.aspxAmerican Lung Association information on oxygen therapy: https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-procedures-and-tests/oxygen-therapy17 min
- Ep03. Treating COPD: Oxygen Therapy and Late-Stage InterventionsFor some people, COPD gets worse over time; quitting smoking and lifestyle changes only help so much. So when lung disease gets to a more advanced stage, other interventions are needed. John, Jean and Jan talk about what it's like to use oxygen and how to take your equipment with you on vacation. And Dr. Mina Pirzadeh walks us through lung transplants and other procedures you may never have heard of before.Visit our website links and resources: HealthUnmuted.comList of ResourcesCOPD360Social, social media support group: https://www.copdfoundation.org/COPD360social/Community/Get-Involved.aspxFor more information about traveling with oxygen:American Lung Association interactive: https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-procedures-and-tests/oxygen-therapy/traveling-with-oxygenFor more information about oxygen therapy:COPD Foundation: https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Person-with-COPD/Oxygen-Therapy.aspxAmerican Lung Association: https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-procedures-and-tests/oxygen-therapyFor more information about lung volume reduction and lung transplants:COPD Foundation video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DgsqYjjjmYCleveland Clinic: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/13794-lung-volume-reduction-surgery-lvrsMayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/lung-transplant/about/pac-20384754For more information about alpha one antitrypsin deficiency:Alpha1 Foundation: https://www.alpha1.org/18 min
About COPD Podcast, by Health UNMUTED
From the publisher's feed
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is the name for a group of lung diseases that make breathing difficult. COPD affects at least 16 million people in the United States and over 250 million people worldwide – but the good news is that most people with COPD can live a full and healthy life!
Created in collaboration with the COPD Foundation, the COPD Podcast is an engaging, narrative-style podcast miniseries for those living with COPD and the people who care about them. Told by people with lived experience of COPD, as well as health experts, the COPD Podcast answers common questions about COPD: including how our lungs work, how COPD affects them, and most importantly, how COPD can be managed.
Listen and follow the COPD Podcast on your favorite podcast player– and share the series with someone in your life! For informational purposes only. Please consult a registered health professional for advice.
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