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Learn the ins and outs of COPD from a respiratory therapist/COPD advocate. Testing, symptom control, meds, and exercise...it's all right here on COPD Navigator. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/copdnavigator/support

Mike Hess

  • Feb 19, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 59m AVG DURATION
  • 8 EPISODES


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BreatheTV: Bronchiectasis 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 53:45


Bronchiectasis is a surprisingly common feature of COPD, yet very few patients (or clinicians) think to look for it. Find out warning signs, differences with COPD, and what you can do to optimize your treatment, plus your questions from the live show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/copdnavigator/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/copdnavigator/support

BreatheTV: 2019 COPD Year in Review

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 61:49


We're back! Join us as we kick off the year that is by remembering the year that was, and hitting some of the highlights of 2019 in COPD. New therapies, new diagnostics, all kinds of new things that keep bringing us closer to the best possible management of COPD symptoms. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/copdnavigator/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/copdnavigator/support

BreatheTV: Red Alert!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 49:06


Coughing more than usual? Feeling a little peaked? Is it just a bad day, or is it the beginning of something worse? Get some pointers on how to tell the difference, get your shields up in time, and avoid the dreaded emergency room! (NOTE: We had some audio difficulties with this one, so please be prepared to change your volume if necessary!) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/copdnavigator/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/copdnavigator/support

BreatheTV: Up In Smoke

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2019 69:19


Tobacco has always been the 800-pound gorilla of the smoking conversation, but in an electronic and weed-friendly era, people are putting more and more stuff in their lungs. Is it safe? Can it help you quit smoking? Let's clear the air about inhaled stuff other than good old O2. Michigan listeners: Don't forget to hit us up for golf outing information! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/copdnavigator/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/copdnavigator/support

BreatheTV: Get Pumped!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2019 50:46


You've got your meds, you've got your oxygen, but one of the MOST important things to do to live your best life with COPD is exercise! It's not easy when you get short of breath so fast, but there are things you can do, even right at home, to cut some of that work of breathing and keep pushing forward. We start with the latest COPD news, and of course have your burning questions answered LIVE! Find us all over the internet! Website: http://www.copdnavigator.net YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/COPDnavigator Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/copdnavigator Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/copdnavigator --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/copdnavigator/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/copdnavigator/support

BreatheTV: Know O2

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 73:48


Everybody needs oxygen to live. People with COPD sometimes need a little more than what's usually floating around. We'll tell you why, how to make sure you've got the right equipment, and how to keep going with your extra gas. Subscribe to us on YouTube and join us every other week on Facebook to get the latest updates and your questions answered LIVE! Keep an eye out for new podcast content coming soon, and our new website at www.copdnavigator.net, too! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/copdnavigator/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/copdnavigator/support

BreatheTV: Med(ication) School

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 58:24


MDI. DPI. Anticholinergic. Beta-agonist. Say what??? There are so many different meds for COPD, how do you know if you're on the right one? How do you know you're using it correctly? Find out more in this episode. Subscribe to us on YouTube and join us every other week on Facebook to get the latest updates and your questions answered LIVE! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/copdnavigator/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/copdnavigator/support

BreatheTV: COPD 101

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 58:31


The basics of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)! COPD is a tricky condition, and we clinicians don't always do a great job explaining it. Follow us on YouTube and join us every other week on Facebook to get the latest updates and your questions answered LIVE! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/copdnavigator/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/copdnavigator/support

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