The Lung Health Champion

If you’ve ever wondered whether a nebulizer might be right for you or someone you care about, this episode provides practical insights from both a patient and a respiratory therapist. They discuss how nebulizers can significantly improve daily treatment and enhance quality of life. In this episode of the Lung Health Champion, Arnelle and Jonnie Korinko are joined by Bonnie, a person living with COPD, and Matthew Dartt, a respiratory therapist, for a conversation about nebulizers and their

For clinicians who order oxygen, this episode is a must-listen guide to overcoming today’s oxygen therapy barriers and delivering care that truly improves patients’ quality of life. In this episode of the Lung Health Champion, guest host Mike Hess is joined by Mary Kitlowski, Dr. Angela Suen, Dr. Anand Iyer, and Susan Jacobs, RN, MS, to examine the challenges surrounding supplemental oxygen therapy in the United States. Drawing on their recent JAMA review article, the group discusses the barr

If you’ve ever wondered whether a COPD symptom is ‘just a bad day’ or a warning sign that your COPD may be getting worse, this episode is one you don’t want to miss. In this episode of The Lung Health Champion, Arnelle is joined by Dr. MeiLan Han, Chief of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care at the University of Michigan Health, and Dave, a person living with COPD, to discuss the importance of recognizing changes in symptoms and taking action early. Dave shares his personal experience

In this episode of Lung Health Champion, host Amanda Atkinson speaks with Dr. Kyle Hogarth about what happens after identifying a severe genotype in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. They outline a practical approach to patient care, including establishing baselines, determining disease risk, and guiding treatment decisions. The discussion covers monitoring strategies, recognizing signs of disease progression, and when to consider augmentation therapy or specialist referral. Dr. Hogarth also addre

In this episode of Lung Health Champion, Dr. Jean Wright speaks with Dr. Jessica Bon, a pulmonary specialist at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, alongside Tom Krueger, who is living with COPD. Together, they discuss what worsening COPD can look and feel like in daily life, from increased shortness of breath and fatigue to anxiety and changing activity levels. Dr. Bon explains how healthcare providers assess disease progression, the role of inflammation in COPD, and why it’s important for peopl

In this episode of the Lung Health Champion, host Arnelle Konde speaks with Dr. Stephanie Christenson, a pulmonologist, and Caroline Gainer, who is living with COPD, about exacerbations, also known as flare-ups. They examine what an exacerbation is, how it differs from a bad day, and why early recognition is critical. Caroline shares her personal experience learning to identify symptoms, while Dr. Christenson explains the role of inflammation, common triggers, and the importance of understand