The COPD Gap: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Access
From Beyond the Endpoint by Duke Clinical Research Institute
April 22, 2026 · 35 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the underdiagnosis and underfunding of COPD, featuring insights from host Emily O'Brien and guest Chris Mosher.
COPD is the third leading cause of death worldwide. Yet the disease remains underdiagnosed and underfunded. Host Emily O'Brien and pulmonologist Chris Mosher discuss stigma, funding disparities, barriers to care, and promising research that's bringing new hope to patients. 🔗 Access resources related to this episode: https://dcri.org/blog/s2-ep-15-copd-gap-diagnosis-treatment-and-access
People in this episode
Host: Emily O'Brien
Guest: Chris Mosher
Topics covered
- COPD
- diagnosis
- treatment
- access to care
- funding disparities
- barriers to care
- research
Keywords
- COPD
- diagnosis
- treatment
- access
- funding
- research
- pulmonologist
- healthcare disparities
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Duke Clinical Research Institute
Books & works: The COPD Gap: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Access
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