Coffee Break Education Series


Bronchiectasis and COPD Overlap Syndrome

Alyssa Dittner, BS, RRT, NTTS, PDE our Assistant Director of Bronchiectasis and NTM Education and Community joined us to discuss Bronchiectasis and COPD Overlap Syndrome.


Vaccinations in the Bronchiectasis and NTM Population

Dr. David Mannino, pulmonologist and co-founder of the COPD Foundation, reviews the differences between vaccinations and immunizations, disease vulnerability, vaccine schedules, and more.


Health, Happiness, and Peace Benefits of Humor and Laughter

In this video Steve Wilson, Psychologist, activist, and self-proclaimed “Joyologist” and “Cheerman of the Bored” presents the health, happiness, and peace benefits of humor and laughter.


Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency: An underappreciated cause of bronchiectasis and NTM

In this video Dr. Robert A. Sandhaus, MD, PhD, FCCP reviews alpha-one antitrypsin deficiency and its possible relationship with bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease.


Microbiomes in Your Gut and Lung

In this video Dr. David M. Mannino III, MD, FCCP, FERS, COPD Foundation Medical Director, and Co-Founder reviews what microbiomes are and how they impact your lung health.