lung-&-respiratory

Dr. Michael Basha discusses the differences between asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), who is most at risk, and typical signs and symptoms of each condition. He also shares some treatment options.

In the interview, Dr. Basha answers the following:

1) Asthma and COPD are fairly common in our society. Can you describe these conditions and their causes? (What does COPD stand for?)
2) What are the most common signs of asthma and COPD? Are the symptoms different, and do they typically present in people of different age groups?
3) Regarding asthma, who’s most at risk, and what are some of the signs and symptoms of the condition?
4) What causes an asthma attack? Can these attacks be stopped once they’re in progress?
5) Compared to asthma, does COPD trigger similar “attacks”?
6) What are the most effective treatments for asthma and COPD?
7) What advice can you share for our listeners who are living with asthma or COPD?

MaryBeth Thier, DNP and Lyle Sheldon, FACHE share symptoms of COPD, treatment options available as well as prevention tips.

Lyle Sheldon, FACHE, Russell Moy, MD, Zarana Patel, MD,and Vanisha Amin, MD share the alarming statistics surrounding vaping, the current lung injury outbreak due to vaping, and the harmful side effects of vaping.

COPD and emphysema sufferers now have a new treatment option. Dr. Justin Thomas, Interventional Pulmonologist, discusses the new Zephyr Valve.

Breathing issues can be scary. Stephen Szabo, Director of Cardiopulmonary / Respiratory Services, discusses common breathing issues and what to do for them.

The Centers for Disease Control recently linked a current lung disease outbreak to electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and vape devices. These devices have rapidly become the most common tobacco products used by teens, driven in large part by marketing and advertising by e-cigarette companies that market the products’ convenience of use and flavor variety. Now, however, the use of these unregulated products is landing many kids in the emergency rooms of hospitals across the country with serious lung illnesses.

Dr. Ferkol joins the show to discuss the current outbreak, when a child should be seen for treatment, as well as recommendations for pediatricians and pediatric health care providers to combat tobacco use in all forms.