#16 Steroids in COPD: Mind the Gap Segment

“Too young for colon cancer.” This episode unpacks the red flags of early-onset CRC, from blood in the stool and iron deficiency anemia to persistent abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits, and offers practical pearls for closing the clinical loop. Also learn why a “negative” ...  Show more

“It didn’t work.” This episode breaks down practical treatment options (dosing options for naltrexone, acamprosate, topiramate, gabapentin) and counseling pearls to help you meet patients where they are and support their recovery. Also discover blind spots in detox and rehab cent ...  Show more

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we talk about COPD. We talk about classifying severity and the GOLD guidelines, recognition and treatment of a COPD exacerbation and include a quick review of relevant evidence that guides our treatment of patients with COPD. Support the show 

Doctors Lisa and Sara talk to Respiratory Physiotherapist Thomas James about COPD. We start with what COPD is, when to suspect it, a standard work up, pitfalls and points of consideration about spirometry, before moving on to an overview of management. We then cover some chang ...

Welcome back to our first Roadside to Resus episode for 2023! We're back with the huge topic that is COPD. In this episode we're going to delve into the depths of the topic, helping us to deliver the best possible care for this frequently encountered presentation. Along with the ...  Show more

Hold your breath for this one! The Curious Clinicians answer a puzzling pulmonary physiology question: Why can systemic pulmonary vasodilators worsen hypoxemia in COPD-associated pulmonary hypertension? Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel here, and read the show notes h ...  Show more