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ATS Breathe EasyATS Breathe Easy - Understanding Non-Smoking Causes of COPD Smoking is the main risk factor for COPD in the United States and many other countries. However, it is important to recall that there are other causes of COPD, from birth experiences to environmental exposures. COPD expert Meilan K. Han MD, MS, University of Michigan Health, discusses non-smoking causes of COPD, what patients can do to manage their symptoms, and how clinicians and communities can help. Air Health Our Health podcast creator Erika Moseson, MD, MA, of Legacy Health in Oregon hosts. Patient resources: - ATS COPD resources: https://site.thoracic.org/patient-resources/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd - G...
2025-11-2521 min
Frankly Speaking About Family MedicineRethinking ICS in COPD: Reducing Harm with Guideline-Based Strategies - Frankly Speaking Ep 436Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-436
Overview: Many patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are improperly treated with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS), increasing their risk of harm. This episode explores the latest evidence on long-term ICS risks and provides practical guidance to help you align COPD care with current guidelines—improving outcomes while minimizing adverse effects like pneumonia, cataracts, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and osteoporosis.
Episode resource links:
Pace WD, Callen E, Gaona-Villarreal G, Shaikh A, Yawn BP. Adverse outcomes associated with...
2025-06-0914 min
Pri-Med PodcastsRethinking ICS in COPD: Reducing Harm with Guideline-Based Strategies - Frankly Speaking Ep 436Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-436
Overview: Many patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are improperly treated with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS), increasing their risk of harm. This episode explores the latest evidence on long-term ICS risks and provides practical guidance to help you align COPD care with current guidelines—improving outcomes while minimizing adverse effects like pneumonia, cataracts, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and osteoporosis.
Episode resource links:
Pace WD, Callen E, Gaona-Villarreal G, Shaikh A, Yawn BP. Adverse outcomes associated with...
2025-06-0914 min
MedEvidence ArticlesClinical Trials Have Opened Doors to COPD MedicationsIn this week we talk about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive lung condition that restricts airflow due to chronic bronchitis and emphysema, which damages the alveoli. COPD affects around 11% of adults over 30 and is linked to smoking, pollution, and genetic factors. This episode relates COPD to a house with big rooms and narrow doors, making furnishing a challenge, and fives into the mechanisms, symptoms, and treatments for the disease.Share with a friend. Rate, Review, and Subscribe to MedEvidence! Articles to be notified when new episodes are released....
2025-04-0706 min
Irish Thoracic Society Podcast ProductionsBreathwork: Introduction to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Part 2)In this episode, we speak with Dr. Breda Cushen about Chronic ObstructivePulmonary Disease (COPD). We discuss tertiary care referrals for severe COPD,managing comorbidities, initiating treatment, and ensuring adherence. Packed withpractical insights, this episode offers valuable tips to enhance COPD care across thecommunity, outpatient clinics, and hospital settings.Chapters01.02 Rapid Fire Round01.50 Definition of COPD03.10 Tertiary care referrals for severe COPD05.01 Information to include in the referral06.40 Work up in...
2025-02-2430 min
Primary Care Knowledge BoostCOPD in General PracticeDoctors Lisa and Sara talk to Respiratory Physiotherapist Thomas James about COPD. We start with what COPD is, when to suspect it, a standard work up, pitfalls and points of consideration about spirometry, before moving on to an overview of management. We then cover some changes in the way COPD exacerbations are managed in South Manchester and the role of Eosinophils in both acute and chronic management. Understanding the role of Pulmonary rehabilitation, prednisolone and exercise in management are particular highlights. We cover our learning points from the episode at the end.
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2024-09-1851 minMedEvidence ArticlesInhale, Exhale, Repeat: Understanding COPDIn today's episode, we delve into Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a debilitating lung condition affecting millions worldwide. Characterized by obstructed airflow, COPD's symptoms—ranging from persistent cough and phlegm to life-threatening exacerbations—stem from the progressive degradation of lung structure. This disease is exacerbated by factors like smoking, air pollution, and exposure to occupational hazards like dust and chemicals. With a look at the lung's anatomy, from the macroscopic airways down to the microscopic alveoli, we explore how chronic inflammation and emphysema reduce lung function over time, making every breath a challenge. We also cover strategies to mitigate dama...
2024-06-1007 min
The FCP PodcastRespiratory Assessment with Dr Mai Elftise Episode 1 'Make sure your in the right body system'Send a textRichard welcomes Dr Mai Elftise to the podcast who is a GPwSI in respiratory medicine. During the episode we discuss the assessment of patients who present with protentional respiratory pathology. This includes history taking , red flags, investigations and referrals. We use Dr Mai's knowledge to introduce a case of a patient with possible COPD to assess and arrange appropriate investigations and referrals when needed. As always thank you to Scott for your help and support.Please follow us on X @FCPParamedicpodcastPrimary Care Respiratory Society Ins...
2024-01-2732 min
Rettungsdienst LUKS - Der Notfallmedizin PodcastNotfall: Akut exazerbierte COPD - Obstruktion im BronchialwaldEine akute Exazerbation einer COPD - Die AECOPD - ist ein lebensbedrohlicher Notfall. Wir widmen uns bei Rettungsdienst LUKS - Der Notfallmedizin Podcast gleich zwei Folgen der Volkskrankheit COPD. Neben den Auslösern einer akuten Verschlechterung schauen wir uns auch gaaanz genau die Therapie an. Und wir klären die Frage, wie viel Sauerstoff ich meinen dyspnoischen Patienten denn nun geben darf. Natürlich evidenzbasiert und leitlinienkonform. Notfall: Akut exazerbierte COPD - Obstruktion im BronchialwaldIn dieser Folge: - AECOPD: Was ist das? - Fallbeispiel: Woran erkenne ich im Scene Assessment eine COPD? - K...
2024-01-1229 min
Rhesus Medicine Podcast - Medical EducationChronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) explained, including COPD pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, COPD diagnosis and treatment (with GOLD recommendations). Consider subscribing on YouTube (if you found any of the info useful!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rhesusmedicineBuy Us A Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rhesusmedicineTimestamps:0:00 What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? 0:20 Normal Anatomy & Breathing Physiology1:06 COPD Pathophysiology 3:20 COPD Causes3:56 COPD Symptoms6:08 COPD Exacerbations & Complications6:52 COPD Diagnosis8:58 COPD...
2023-12-0313 minRettungsdienst LUKS - Der Notfallmedizin PodcastCOPD Kompakt - Pack Years sammeln bis zur ObstuktionWir löschen die GOLD 1-4 Stufeneinteilung ebenso von deiner Festplatte wie die veralteten Begriffe Blue Bloater und den Pink Puffer. Stereotypen und Langeweile adé. Wir beschäftigen uns heute bei Rettungsdienst LUKS - Der Notfallmedizin Podcast mit der Volkskrankheit COPD. Und das gleich in zwei Folgen. Teil 1 heute befasst sich mit der Ätiologie und Pathophysiologie der COPD. In dieser Folge: - "Morgen höre ich auf!" Rauchen bis zur COPD. Ätiologie der COPD.- Am Anfang stand die chronische Bronchitis. Pathophysiologie der COPD. - Obstruktion und Emphysem. Homepage des Rettun...
2023-11-2425 min
What's the Proof?#7 COPD Guidelines Update - Saving Lives One Eosinophil at a TimeAre you checking eosinophil counts on your COPD patients? If not, it's time to start! Do you know which class of COPD medications have demonstrated a mortality benefit in RCTs? If not, you don't want to miss this one!In the premiere episode of Season Two, Bobby and Sandy review updates from the 2023 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines. We'll talk about some of the major changes, including the new and improved initial therapy diagram. We delve into key learnings from the IMPACT and ETHOS trials, and discuss why the LABA+ICS regimens recommended in pr...
2023-08-2131 minWhat's the Proof?#7 COPD Guidelines Update - Saving Lives One Eosinophil at a TimeAre you checking eosinophil counts on your COPD patients? If not, it's time to start! Do you know which class of COPD medications have demonstrated a mortality benefit in RCTs? If not, you don't want to miss this one!In the premiere episode of Season Two, Bobby and Sandy review updates from the 2023 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines. We'll talk about some of the major changes, including the new and improved initial therapy diagram. We delve into key learnings from the IMPACT and ETHOS trials, and discuss why the LABA+ICS regimens recommended in pr...
2023-08-2131 min
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast159 - A Breath of Fresh Air: Big Changes to the 2023 GOLD Guidelines for COPDIn this episode, we highlight important changes to the 2023 GOLD Guidelines for COPD. In particular, we discuss a revision to the GOLD group classification system and the preferred initial therapies in patients with COPD. Key Concepts The newest GOLD COPD guidelines now recognize three GOLD groups – "A", "B", and "E". Group "E" (formerly groups C and D) are patients with frequent exacerbations (defined as 2 or more in the past 12 months or 1 exacerbation requiring hospitalization). For group "E" patients, the preferred initial inhaler regimen is a LABA+LAMA. Triple therapy (LABA+LAMA+ICS) can be considered if bl...
2023-01-1038 min
Dove Medical Press podcastsThe role of active smoking in the management of COPDIn the final episode of Season 4, Dr Surya Bhatt is here to discuss the influence of continued smoking on COPD with Dr Richard Russell. They will discuss how smoking can impact treatment decisions, how we can get our patients to stop smoking and the effects smoking can have on COPD outcomes.1–3 Dr Russell will then dive into a new publication on the impact of air quality on exacerbations during the COVID-19 lockdown,4 before highlighting what’s hot on social media. This week, the focus is on singing for lung health and how to better engage our patients!
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2022-11-2818 min
GOLD - goldcopd.orgPodcast #8 2021 World COPD Day: Vogelmeier-AgustiDr. Alvar Agusti and Dr. Claus Vogelmeier, discuss the upcoming World COPD Day(produced in English by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease)
2021-11-0311 min
GOLD - goldcopd.orgPodcast #7 Remote Patient Follow Up - Bourbeau (English)Dr. Jean Bourbeau, member of the GOLD Science Committee, discusses remote patient follow-up in COPD patients(produced in English by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease)
2021-01-1513 min
GOLD - goldcopd.orgPodcast #6 Remote Patient Follow Up - Bourbeau (French)Dr. Jean Bourbeau, member of the GOLD Science Committee, discusses remote patient follow-up in COPD patients(produced in French by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease)
2020-12-1715 minGOLD - goldcopd.orgPodcast #5 - GOLD 2021 Updates (English) – AnzuetoDr. Antonio Anzueto, member of the GOLD Science Committee, discusses the key updates in GOLD 2021 (produced in English by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease)
2020-11-2411 minGOLD - goldcopd.orgPodcast #4 - GOLD 2021 Updates(Spanish) – LopezDr. M. Victorina López Varela, member of the GOLD Board of Directors, discusses the key updates in GOLD 2021 (produced in Spanish by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease)
2020-11-2407 minGOLD - goldcopd.orgPodcast #3 - GOLD 2021 Updates (French) - RocheDr. Nicolas Roche, member of the GOLD Science Committee, discusses the key updates in GOLD 2021 (produced in French by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease)
2020-11-2419 minGOLD - goldcopd.orgPodcast #2 - GOLD 2021 Updates (German) - VogelmeierDr. Claus Vogelmeier, chair of the GOLD Science Committee, discusses the key updates in GOLD 2021 (produced in German by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease)
2020-11-2311 min
GOLD - goldcopd.orgPodcast #1 - COPD Exacerbations and the Importance of Prevention-Hess/AnzuetoMike Hess, RRT and Antonio Anzueto, MD discuss the burden of COPD exacerbations and the importance of prevention in the podcast produced by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease.
2020-11-0424 min
ER-Rx: An ER + ICU PodcastEpisode 19- Public service announcement: stop the steroid bomb!Stop the steroid bomb! If you are giving 125 mg IV methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) to your asthma or COPD exacerbation patients, that may be too much. References:Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD). Global strategy for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 2020 report. https://goldcopd.org (Accessed on August 14, 2020) Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA). Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention. www.ginasthma.org (Accessed on August 14, 2020).Disclaimer: The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ edu...
2020-08-1804 minCovid-19 update: Rheumatological conditions, COPD, GP workload prioritisationIn our new weekly podcast, Kieran Walsh, clinical director at BMJ, asks editors from BMJ Best Practice and BMJ Learning to summarise how clinical guidance is changing in response to covid-19.
Abigail Davis discuss the latest advice on rheumatological conditions, and that on prescribing contraception.
Emma Scott covers new guidance for managing COPD in the community, and also for the use of nebulisers.
And Suchita Shah talks about RCGP and BMA advice on prioritising GP workload.
For more, please see:
BMJ Best Practice's topic on management of coexisting conditions in the context of COVID-19: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/3000190
BMJ...
2020-04-2317 minCovid-19 update: Rheumatological conditions, COPD, GP workload prioritisationIn our new weekly podcast, Kieran Walsh, clinical director at BMJ, asks editors from BMJ Best Practice and BMJ Learning to summarise how clinical guidance is changing in response to covid-19.
Abigail Davis discuss the latest advice on rheumatological conditions, and that on prescribing contraception.
Emma Scott covers new guidance for managing COPD in the community, and also for the use of nebulisers.
And Suchita Shah talks about RCGP and BMA advice on prioritising GP workload.
For more, please see:
BMJ Best Practice's topic on management of coexisting conditions in the context of COVID-19: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/3000190
BMJ...
2020-04-2317 min
BMJ Best Practice PodcastCovid-19 update: Rheumatological conditions, COPD, GP workload prioritisationIn our new weekly podcast, Kieran Walsh, clinical director at BMJ, asks editors from BMJ Best Practice and BMJ Learning to summarise how clinical guidance is changing in response to covid-19.
Abigail Davis discuss the latest advice on rheumatological conditions, and that on prescribing contraception.
Emma Scott covers new guidance for managing COPD in the community, and also for the use of nebulisers.
And Suchita Shah talks about RCGP and BMA advice on prioritising GP workload.
For more, please see:
BMJ Best Practice's topic on management of coexisting conditions in the context of COVID-19: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/3000190
BMJ...
2020-04-2317 min
BaladoCritique - club de lecture médicalBC 027 – Traitement antibiotique guidé par la protéine C-réactive dans l’exacerbation aiguë de MPOC (étude PACE)Dans cette 27e baladodiffusion, les Drs Luc Lanthier et Gabriel Huard discutent d’antibiothérapie guidée par la protéine C-réactive dans l’exacerbation aiguë de MPOC avec l’étude PACE, en plus de réviser la littérature médicale de juillet et août 2019.
Quiz clinique (2min17), étude principale (2min42), critique (26min10), autres articles (31min32), réponse au quiz clinique (36min33)
Référence principale
Butler CC, Gillespie D, White P, Bates J, Lowe R, Thomas-Jones E, et al. C-Reactive Protein Testing to Guide Antibiotic Prescribing for COPD Exacerbations. N Engl J Med. 2019;3...
2019-09-2139 min