In this episode, Corinne Young interviews Jennifer Faber-Gerling about mycobacterium avian complex (MAC). They discuss the bacterium itself, the rise in cases, screening and diagnosis, treatment and side effects, reinfection versus reactivation, and symptom management. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of close surveillance, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and individualized care for patients with MAC.

Dr. Jamie Rutland discusses the role of biologic therapy in COPD. He explains that type 2 inflammation, characterized by the presence of eosinophils, is a key factor in COPD. He also discusses the use of biologics to target this inflammation and reduce exacerbations in COPD patients.

APAPP Board Member, Tyler Kuhk an adult gerontology nurse practitioner, discusses the complexities of inhalers and the various types of inhaler devices available. He highlights the importance of understanding the different families of inhalers, types of inhaler devices, the need for proper inhaler technique, and addresses common mistakes that patients make. Tyler also discusses the importance of cleaning and maintaining inhalers and provides insights into choosing the right device for each patient. The episode concludes with a discussion on peak inspiratory flow meters and guidelines for inhaler therapy.

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Dr. Susan Wilcox, medical director of the medical ICU at Leahy Hospital, delves into ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) and its applications, emphasizing that ideal candidates are typically relatively healthy individuals with isolated single organ injuries. Nonetheless, she acknowledges the rarity of finding textbook-perfect candidates.

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Nurse practitioner Cori Fratelli from National Jewish Health discusses breathing pattern disorders, related to unexplained dyspnea. Cori advocates to consider these disorders, discusses treatment methods like breath retraining, inspiratory muscle training, and emphasizes the need for more research and specialized clinics.

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National Jewish Health's NP, Cori Fratelli, shares with us how she and her colleagues utilize CPET and other testing in patients with unexplained shortness of breath.

In this podcast episode, we interview Amanda Mixon, a PA with extensive experience in rheumatology and the President of the association of Rheumatology of Advanced Practice Providers (RhAPP). We discuss various topics related to rheumatology and pulmonary medicine, including working up patients with positive ANA, interpreting ANA results and antibody patterns, reflex panels for ILD and PAH, managing drug toxicity and biologic therapy, treating progressive fibrotic lung disease, collaboration between rheumatology and pulmonology, and the need for better screening guidelines.

Learn about the ever expanding roll of APPs in pulmonary medicine as Nurse Practitioner, Rebecca Priebe, unveils the world of Interventional Pulmonology and the roll APPs play in this episode