Join interventional pulmonologist Keenan Taylor, MD, as he discusses COPD treatments, candidacy, what to expect, recovery and more. Underneath the video we include links to specific topics in this 38-minute video.
- What is COPD? 0:58
- How many people have COPD? 2:00
- Is COPD the same as emphysema? 3:04
- What are common symptoms? 4:52
- How is COPD diagnosed? 5:45
- What tests are done to diagnose COPD? 6:15
- What about COPD flare-ups (exacerbations) and what causes them? 8:18
- How do you treat COPD? 9:52
- What's the no. 1 treatment for COPD? 10:19
- What about resources to quit smoking? 11:34
- More details for each type of treatment 12:11
- Newer treatment: bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (why and how it works) 20:27
- Who can benefit from this newer procedure? 25:06
- What is the referral process? 26:26
- What should I expect at my first visit? 26:55
- What are the next steps after my first visit? 28:15
- Tell me more about the bronchoscopic lung volume reduction procedure 29:05
- What about post-procedure follow-up? 30:04
- FAQs about the bronchoscopic lung volume reduction procedure 30:43
- A quick summary of the COPD Treatments webinar 31:50
- Viewer question: If you're having trouble stopping smoking, what do you recommend? 33:31
- Viewer question: What's the difference between asthma and COPD? Is it a precursor? 34:32
- Viewer question: How do you know if your COPD is worsening? How do you know if you're at the end stage? 35:32
