About this episode

The episode discusses the pathophysiology and burden of COPD exacerbations through a patient case perspective.

Host: Stephanie Christenson, MD Guest: Ron Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH, FRCPC What do we need to know about the pathophysiology and burden of COPD exacerbations? To better understand this—and the factors that may put our patients at risk—Dr. Stephanie Christenson from the University of California San Francisco and Dr. Ron Balkissoon from National Jewish Health share insights on COPD exacerbations. This is a non-promotional, non-CME disease state educational program brought to you by CHEST in collaboration with and sponsored by GSK.

People in this episode

Host: Stephanie Christenson, MD

Guest: Ron Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH, FRCPC

Topics covered

• COPD exacerbations
• pathophysiology
• patient case
• healthcare education
• risk factors

Keywords

• COPD
• exacerbations
• pathophysiology
• healthcare
• risk factors

Sponsors

GSK

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Organizations: CHEST

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