COPD Foundation Podcast

Episode 14 : Time is Lung: Early Diagnosis and Collaboration of Care for COPD and Alpha-1

COPD Foundation Podcast

Show Notes

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Delayed diagnosis of Alpha-1 and COPD can have serious consequences, but early diagnosis and interventions can have positive impact. In this episode of the COPD Foundation Podcast join Amanda Atkinson, MSN, RN and Corinne Young, MSN, FNP-C, FCCP as they discuss the importance of early diagnosis of COPD and Alpha-1 in primary care, as well as timing for referral to pulmonology. For up-to-date information on diagnosing and managing COPD and Alpha-1 visit the COPD Foundation at www.copdfoundation.org. The receipt of free Alpha-1 screening or testing services does not create any expectation or obligation to purchase or use any product or service offered by any manufacturer. This episode has been sponsored by Grifols.

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