Coffee Break Education Series
The role of Artificial Intelligence in diagnosing chronic lung disease
Dr. James Crapo, Chair of the Board of the COPD Foundation, joined us to discuss the role of Artificial Intelligence in diagnosing chronic lung disease, and in establishing patterns of disease. Dr. Crapo is also one of the Principal Investigators of the COPDGene Project and a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health.
Antibiotic treatments and improving communication between providers and your local doctors
Our very own Dr. Timothy Aksamit, MD, Bronchiectasis and NTM 360 Medical Director will join us to lead a discussion about antibiotic treatments and their possible side effects. Additionally, he will offer suggestions on how to improve communication between providers from the research centers of excellence and your local doctors.
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.