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Epidemiology and comorbidities in COPD will be thoroughly discussed on this week's episode of the Medical Insider COPD podcast, as Dr Richard Russell is joined by Professor Jennifer Quint. They will discuss the differences between COPD populations in randomised controlled trials and real-world observational studies,1,2 as well as the importance of treating cardiovascular comorbidities in people wi...

This episode of the Medical Insider COPD podcast starts with Dr Richard Russell and Dr Marc Miravitlles as they discuss the role of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in COPD treatment. Listen as they describe which subgroups of patients with COPD are most likely to benefit from ICS and what clinical studies into dual bronchodilation vs. ICS reveal.1–3 Dr Russell will follow this by discussing key take...

Professor Jodie Simpson joins Dr Richard Russell on the Medical Insider COPD podcast this week to discuss the management of airway inflammation in COPD. Listen as she explains the different types of airway inflammation and discusses the role of macrolides in COPD patient treatment.1–3 Dr Russell will then review an important recent publication on the effect of muscarinic antagonists on airway infl...

Professor Jill Ohar joins Dr Richard Russell for this episode to discuss the management of COPD during the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen as they explore the impact of lockdown on COPD outcomes,1–3 which treatments should be used and how we can continue to improve our use of telemedicine in the future. Following this, Dr Russell will explain the key findings and takeaways from a publication on the risk...

Dr Richard Russell is joined by Professor Omar Usmani to discuss inhalation effort and the factors that influence drug delivery in patients with COPD. They will explain why inhaler choice is an important consideration and what patient characteristics to look out for when prescribing.1,2 Dr Russell will also delve into a newly released publication on fungal sensitisation and the impact this has on...

Dr Richard Russell and Professor Michael Dreher present the 2020 American Thoracic Society Guidelines on the management of COPD,1 to which Professor Dreher was a key contributor. Listen as the experts deliberate on the use of dual bronchodilation and inhaled corticosteroids in patients with COPD, as well as reviewing conditional and strong recommendations for treatment, according to the guidelines...

Professor Dave Singh joins Dr Richard Russell to explore the benefits of using dual bronchodilation versus monobronchodilation in patients with COPD.1 They will explain the impact of breathlessness and physical inactivity on patients,2,3 as well as what the clinical guidelines recommend in terms of initial and follow-up treatment for COPD.1,4 A new publication focusing on the long-term effects of...

In this episode of the Medical Insider COPD podcast, join Dr Richard Russell and Professor James Chalmers as they discuss the implications of the recent European Respiratory Society Guidelines on COPD patient care.1 Listen as the experts debate the use of inhaled corticosteroids and discuss who is most likely to benefit from their withdrawal. 1 Dr Russell also shares highlights from a publication...