Breathing Easy Podcast

Kimberly Byrne RN, BSN, CPN, AE-C Kimberly Byrne is one of those rare people who actually care a great deal about the patients she treats as well as those around her. As the Asthma Program Manager of the Cardon Children's Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona, Kimberly is a tireless asthma educator and caregiver. She also volunteers her valuable time at Soaring Eagle Asthma Camp, where she is a beloved member of the administration. When it comes to helping parents and kids with asthma, Kimberly is one of the best.

Michael Gamiao, MD, is a pulmonologist and a board certified sleep specialist. He received his medical education from University of the East, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, completed a residency at McLaren in Flint, Michigan and is fellowship trained from Wayne State University. Dr. Gamiao is board certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties Board of Internal Medicine in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine and the American Board of Sleep Medicine. He specializes in the diagnosis and management of lung disease and the respiratory system, including asthma, pneumonia, tuberculosis, chest infections, emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Dr. Gamiao also specializes in the diagnosis and management of conditions that occur during or disturb sleep.

Dietitian -  Marilyn Mills MS, RD, LD. Enjoy and benefit from Marilyn's decades of experience as an educator and professional dietitian.  Learn how to read a food label and about the amazing Gold Star Guide Shopping System.  Marilyn Really knows her way around a supermarket and shares with us things that most of us had no idea about - like what they really do to peanut butter and how to know if the product you're buying is the best it could and should be. Learn which foods and eating habits might cause breathing issues, and help yourself to a lot of great ideas from Marilyn!

Whether it's COPD, Asthma, or smoking cessation, Essy Moverman can give you the knowledge you need to make your life better - much better.   As an accomplished educator with over two decades of direct experience, Essy is the kind of person you go to when you need to better manage your breathing difficulties.  She'll get the job done right.  Listen to what she has to say - it can only help!

Dr. Hatipoglu comes to us from the Cleveland Clinic Respiratory Institute in Cleveland Ohio. A leading pulmonary specialist who's experience and knowledge concerning COPD is very impressive. .He deals with life or death situations and brings many people back to a level of health they never thought was possible. Learn from one of the best - Dr. Hatipoglu - Director of the Respiratory Institute at Cleveland Clinic.

Get some invaluable tips and advice from a leading pediatric pulmonologist.  Dr. Jason Lang gives us insight, knowledge, and hope for a better breathing tomorrow!

Direct from the American Lung Association, Ms. Jeanette Toro-Linehan gives us an indepth view of the benefits and advantages offered by a well organized association like the ALA. Jeanette has a resume of accolades longer than my arm, including a Masters in Nursing and Health Education as well as a Masters Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon do! She's a mom, a great gal, and more than worth listening to!

Meet, Ms. Allyssa Thompson - Director of the state lung association - Breathe, New Hampshire.  State funded and private associations can be really beneficial to those who are challenged with respiratory issues.  Education, access, advocacy and more can be found with many associations. I decided to find out how they help the public, and chose Breathe NH from Manchester, NH.  They turn 100 this year, so a seasoned player can tune us in on the benefits of utilizing a state agency like this.

Listen to Dr. John Schuen as he provides deep knowledge and experience with childhood asthma.  As a Board Certified Pediatric Pulmonologist, Dr. Schuen helps you understand much better how to help your kid's when they have asthma attacks and how to better manage their asthma.  It will help you - and your child to breathe easier!

From the Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, Dr. Ben Nelson is a Board Certified Pediatric Pulmonologist who brings us some excellent information and knowledge concerning different aspects of childhood asthma.  He is a highly qualified specialist with years of experience, and well worth a listen.  If you are a parent with an asthmatic child, some of the information in this podcast is invaluable to you - and to your child's health and well being.  Enjoy!

Dr. Cecelia Vincuna-Keady began her prestigious career in Boston, Massachusetts at Brigham and Woman’s Hospital.  where she directed the Allergy and Asthma Department. While in Boston, she Dr. Keady was part of the team that developed the National Asthma Guidelines at the National Institute of Health, (NIH). She gained immense knowledge and insight while  directing and developing many chronic disease programs including the inner city asthma program among others. Recognizing her level of care and professionalism, all of her programs were sponsored by either the Center for Disease Control, (CDC), the National Institute of Health, (NIH) or both in some cases. Dr. Keady is a clinical adjunct at Dartmouth Medical School and a part-time professor at the DNP (Doctors of Nursing Practice) Program at UMass, Amherst. With over twenty years of experience caring for children and families, Dr. Vicuna-Keady now has her own practice

Rated as one of the Top Doctors in the country by US News and World Report, Dr. Rachel L. Miller brings to us her wealth of knowledge and experience concerning pulmonary and asthma conditions. Don't guess when it comes to your health care - get your information from the best found right here at the Breathing Easy Podcast

Voted one of America's Top Doctors by her peers since 2011, Dr. Katina Nicolacakis shares her world class knowledge and expertise on COPD, asthma, and other respiratory topics. You won't want to miss this one!

Burcin Uygungil MD, MPH is a leader in helping children with allergies, asthma, and primary immunodeficiencies.  She practices at the Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. where she is the lead investigator on the local USIDNET Registry which is a national registry for patients with primary immunodeficiency.   If you have a child or know of one with asthma, you should listen to what Dr. Uygungil has to say.  She is a wealth of knowledge, experience, and she's an absolutely delightful human being! A great addition to the Breathing Easy Podcast!

Burcin Uygungil MD, MPH is a leader in helping children with allergies, asthma, and primary immune deficiencies.  She practices at the Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. where she is the lead investigator on the local USIDNET Registry which is a national registry for patients with primary immunodeficiency.   If you have a child or know of one with asthma, you should listen to what Dr. Uygungil has to say.  She is a wealth of knowledge, experience, and she's an absolutely delightful human being! A great addition to the Breathing Easy Podcast!

Lila Kertz CPNP from the St. Louis Children's Hospital, is a specialist in pediatric allergies, and asthma. Lila was presented with the Excellence in Professional Leadership Award from the University of Missouri, where she earned her Masters of Science in Nursing. If your child has asthma or allergies, you should listen to what Ms. Katz has to say. A certified asthma educator, she will talk about how to differentiate between asthma and allergies, and what the "Allergic Triad" is. Bringing you the best medical advise from the most qualified medical professionals out there. Enjoy, and please subscribe!

Dr Rupali Drewek is a Board Certified Pediatrician and the Co-Director of the Children's Sleep Disorders Program at Phoenix Children's Hospital. Learn about sleep apnea and other sleep issues for children with asthma from a top doctor.

A dynamic speaker and educator, Dr. Stukus will give you expert medical information regarding issues like immunology, recognizing anaphylactic shock, and he even tells us just how bad Hookah's are! Listen, learn, help yourself and others...

 Breathing difficulties like COPD and Asthma can also give rise to other issues - digestive being one of them. Join our leading expert, Dr. Matthew Clary and get some help and advise right from the source for your digestive and throat issues.  Dr. Clary  

Quit Smoking for good using the tools and knowledge of seasoned professional, Melanie Sheehan. Melanie has helped hundreds quit, and she can help you too!  She is with VT Quits.org and is one of the best at smoking cessation!

All homes have some dust.  Not all dust is created equally, as some can be more apt to cause allergic reactions.  Theresa tells us what to look for - like triggers that cause allergic reactions, and how to clean your home properly to keep these triggers at a minimum.  Theresa knows her stuff - and she can help you get rid of unwanted triggers and other things that can be problematic for asthma and COPD sufferers. Listen and learn from Theresa!  

Learn how to finally kick the habit with smoking cessation specialist, Sarah Cosgrove RCP, AE-C, CTTS-M. Quitting smoking can be one of the most difficult things to do - so why not get some professional help from your community health specialists? You can quit with the Breathing Easy Podcast and some help from our Pros!

Get some perspective from a real life hero - a neonatal rescue therapist who arrives in the nick of time....by helicopter!  Moms just cheer when he shows up to save their baby!

Here's your chance to get some invaluable advise on COPD from a world class pulmonologist, Dr. Donald Mahler.  Get some in depth answers on COPD from the best and the brightest in their field.  You can live a better, more productive and involved life - even with COPD or asthma by practicing and listening to the advise of our amazingly experienced guests.

Join Mary Anne Riley, Respiratory Therapist, as she provides words of wisdom and inspiration when it comes to staying on track with a therapeutic program designed to help your individual needs.

Join Scott Bradley and the other "Easy Breathers" as some of the best medical professionals in the respiratory fields line up to give you their best advise - and to help you live better and breathe easier.