Alberta Lung

The Unsung Lung Podcast

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Lung health is important. On this podcast, join host Jacob Sperling, Health Promotion Coordinator for Alberta Lung & NWT, as he delves into the world of lung health and lung disease. 1 in 5 Albertans will struggle with lung disease in their lifetime. We need to make lung health a central focus in our overall well-being. This podcast aims to educate you, the patron and listener, on how to protect yourself and embrace compassion for others who are struggling with lung disease.

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It’s NOT Water Vapour 01.06.2022 46:34

June’s edition of ‘The Unsung Lung Podcast’ sees the first time that Jacob has been joined by multiple guests, and for a good reason. Together with Bethany Dick, Health Promotion Coordinator for Lung Saskatchewan, and Darshana Lanke, Youth4Change Ambassador, the trio discuss the important topic of the dangers of vaping and e-cigarettes. They address the prevalence of vaping in youth-aged populatio...

Inside the Profession: Respiratory Therapist 01.05.2022 42:55

On May's edition of "The Unsung Lung Podcast', Jacob embarks on the first ever episode of 'Inside the Profession', a series where we take a deep dive into the life and career of an individual who works within the lung health world. On the first episode of this series, Ursula Parenteau, Registered Respiratory Therapist speaks about her own journey into a lung health field, helping those with lung d...

All About Asthma 01.04.2022 44:13

On this month’s edition of ‘The Unsung Lung Podcast’, host Jacob Sperling is joined by Dr. Mohit Bhutani, Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary Medicine at the University of Alberta to discuss all things asthma! They discuss what asthma is generally, the triggers that can lead to an asthma attack, monitoring and treating the disease, and so much more! We at Alberta Lung, your local lu...

Sleep is Important! 01.03.2022 37:25

Join host, Jacob Sperling, as he discusses 'Sleep Health' with Andrew Hoskins, Registered Respiratory Therapist and Manager for Sleep at Careica Health. They discuss sleep apnea, CPAP machines, and how sleep helps overall well-being. Thank you for joining Alberta Lung for this first ever edition of ‘The Unsung Lung Podcast’! For more information and to answer our survey, please visit: www.ablung....

The Unsung Lung Podcast-Trailer 15.02.2022 2:00

Lung health is important. On this podcast, join host Jacob Sperling, Health Promotion Coordinator for Alberta Lung, as he delves into the world of lung health and lung disease. 1 in 5 Albertans will struggle with lung disease in their lifetime. We need to make lung health a central focus in our overall well-being. This podcast aims to educate you, the patron and listener, on how to protect yoursel...