🎙COPD Causes, Symptoms, and Modern Treatment Approaches Ep. 288

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On this episode, recorded in front of a live audience, Cardiologist Dr. Michael Koren is joined by pulmonologist Dr. Mitchell Rothstein to discuss Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). COPD is obstruction of the lungs, making it hard to breathe and represents a significant health challenge . It affects millions of Americans and is a leading cause of mortality, yet receives disproportionately low research funding compared to conditions with fewer annual deaths. The doctors explore this chronic lung condition from its biological mechanisms to the latest treatment approaches, highlighting the critical need for increased awareness and research investment.

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Chapters

1. Introduction to COPD (00:00:00)

2. Defining COPD and Key Facts (00:03:02)

3. Causes and Risk Factors (00:09:02)

4. Symptoms and Diagnosis (00:15:28)

5. How Lungs Work and COPD Effects (00:27:17)

6. Testing for COPD (00:35:33)

7. Treatment Goals and Options (00:42:39)