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Episodes

From Genotype to Action: Managing Dual-Deficient Alpha-1
May 30, 2026

From Genotype to Action: Managing Dual-Deficient Alpha-1

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...

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Recognizing Worsening COPD and Taking Action
May 15, 2026

Recognizing Worsening COPD and Taking Action

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 wo...

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From Fear to Action: Understanding Life After a COPD Diagnosis
April 15, 2026

From Fear to Action: Understanding Life After a COPD Diagnosis

In this premiere episode of Lung Health Champion, host Arnelle Konde speaks with Dr. Barbara Yawn, a primary care physician and clinical researcher, alongside Tina Moyer, who is living with COPD. The conversation focuses on t...

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Understanding Exacerbations: Signs, Triggers, and Taking Action
April 15, 2026

Understanding Exacerbations: Signs, Triggers, and Taking Action

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 ...

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The Lung Health Champion: A COPD Foundation Podcast (TRAILER)
March 30, 2026

The Lung Health Champion: A COPD Foundation Podcast (TRAILER)

Lung Health Champion is the podcast for anyone with lungs, which means you! We talk about how breathing works, why your lungs are so important, and simple ways to take good care of them. You’ll learn helpful tips, hear intere...

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