In this episode we’ll discuss:
- What is COPD and how does it affect the lungs?
- What causes chronic coughing and reduced breathing capacity?
- Is smoking the main cause of COPD?
- What medications help patients breathe easier?
- What’s the difference between short-acting and long-acting inhalers?
- How are severe COPD symptoms treated?
- Can COPD medications stop the disease from progressing?
- What’s the most effective way to slow COPD progression?
- How can patients correctly use inhalers and spacers?
- Where can patients find help learning proper inhaler technique?
This week, Melanie Shafer sits down with Dr. Joel Turley, Valley Health’s Director of Clinical Pharmacy, to talk about COPD—what it is, what causes it, and how medications can help patients breathe easier and improve their quality of life.