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307 Are You COPD Aware? with Tyler Kuhk, NP
307 Are You COPD Aware? with Tyler Kuhk, NP
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58 minutes
Released:
Nov 24, 2021
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Please Leave a Review! On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Michelle talks to returning guest Tyler Kuhk, NP about COPD. Did you know that November is COPD awareness month? This could be a great lead in for you to talk to your patients about COPD and a reminder for your team to look for the signs of COPD which Tyler outlines in this episode! Special thank you to Paradise Dental Technologies for sponsoring the CE portion of this podcast so that we can provide you with FREE CE! Take the CE Course HERE. Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. You can view all episodes with Free CE here. Interview Starts: 11:34.377 Episode Highlights Who is That Sassy NP Basics of COPD Patient Conversations Inhaled Therapy Xylitol Based Exacerbation or Flare Covid-19 Patients Quotes “They estimate that there are roughly 13 million that are diagnosed but there are likely another 13 million that are undiagnosed.” “COPD is an umbrella term.” “COPD is the third leading cause of death.” “Once you hit your mid 20’s you start to lose lung function.” “The goal in COPD is to open the airways.” “Bedside nurses are running around with our heads cut off, we want to do well, but we need the tools.” “Your airways are an organ besides your skin that is exposed to the outside environment 24 hours a day.” “It’s not fun not being able to breathe.” Links Thatsassynp on TikTok and Instagram Dying from Dirty Teeth thatsassynp@gmail.com 2021 GOLD COPT Pocket Guide A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage AToTH on Facebook AToTH on Instagram AToTH on LinkedIn
Released:
Nov 24, 2021
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