Join Drs Leah Witt and Amber Martirosov as they discuss inhaled medications for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, overlooked nuances of inhaler technique and why understanding Medicare is a critical part of providing care.

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Resources

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Nebulized Therapies in COPD: Past, Present, and the Future https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7367939/

Advair https://www.advair.com/

QVAR RediHaler https://www.qvar.com/

Asthma & Allergy Network https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/

American Lung Association https://www.lung.org/

Optimization of Patient-Specific Inhaler Regimens With the Use of the Aerosol Inhalation Monitor https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30552051/

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The COPD Pocket Consultant Guide Mobile App https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/The-COPD-Pocket-Consultant-Guide/Healthcare-Provider-Track.aspx

CoverMyMeds https://www.covermymeds.com/main/

GoodRX https://www.goodrx.com/

Medicare Plan Compare https://www.medicare.gov/plan-compare/#/?year=2024&lang=en