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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 barrier...

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...