Navigating Inhaler Choices for Patients and the Environment | The eXpand Podcast

In this episode of the eXpand Podcast, we delve into the complex considerations of selecting the right inhalers for patients with respiratory conditions, balancing patient care and environmental impacts.

Our distinguished panel includes:
• Pauline Anderson, Expert COPD Patient
• Dr. Erika Penz, Specialist Respirologist at the Candy Interactive Society and President-Elect of the Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS)
• Dr. Alan Kaplan, Family Physician and Chair of the Family Physicians Airways Group of Canada (FPAGC)

Today you’ll learn about:
• The critical role of inhalers in managing chronic respiratory conditions like COPD and asthma.
• Personal experiences and challenges faced by patients using inhalers.
• Environmental impacts of different types of inhalers and exploring eco-friendly alternatives.
• Insights from the Canadian Thoracic Society's position on climate change and inhaler selection.
• Practical advice for healthcare professionals on balancing effective patient care with environmental sustainability.

Access free resources related to this episode: https://chroniclungdiseases.com/en/news/inhaler-choices-for-patients-and-the-environment/

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