Resource Library
Microbiomes in Your Gut and Lung
Category: Education
Part of Series: Coffee Break Education Series
Video
In this video Dr. David M. Mannino III, MD, FCCP, FERS, COPD Foundation Medical Director, and Co-Founder reviews what microbiomes are and how they impact your lung health.
NTM Lung Disease 101
Category: Education
PDF, PowerPoint
NTM Lung Disease 101 provides an introduction and overview of NTM lung disease with topics including pathophysiology; epidemiology; diagnosis; treatment and management; risk of reinfection; refractory NTM Lung Disease; and patient education information and resources.
NTM Lung Disease Management Tool
Category: Education
The purpose of the NTM Lung Disease Management Tool is to act as a tool for individuals diagnosed with NTMLD to work with their health care providers to guide conversations about diagnosis, symptom management, and treatment. Tips for living with NTMLD are included on side two. This resource is to be used daily and reviewed at a minimum of every six months by both the HCP and the patient.
NTM Lung Disease Patient Education Information Sheet
Category: Education
This information sheet focuses on the basics of NTM lung disease covering topics such as symptoms, diagnosis, therapies, and expectations of treatment.
Nutrition-Related Labs
Category: Education
Part of Series: Coffee Break Education Series
Video
Michelle MacDonald, MS, RDN, CDCES, discusses some of the common nutrition-related labs and why that information is important for people with chronic lung diseases.
Oxygen Therapy Basics
Category: Education
Oxygen Therapy Basics is intended to support individuals who are new to (or curious about) supplemental oxygen therapy. This guide covers the goals of oxygen therapy, oxygen equipment, safety, travel, and more.
Quick Guide to Airway Clearance
Category: Education
People with bronchiectasis and other lung conditions struggle to keep their airways clear of mucus.This one-page information sheet covers current techniques, devices, medications, and other therapy that can help remove mucus from the airways.
Research and Clinical Trials (Flyer Size)
Category: Education
Part of Series: World Bronchiectasis Day
An overview of medical research and clinical trials, explaining how they help develop new treatments, devices, and diagnostic tools. It outlines the purpose of clinical trials and breaks down each phase—from initial safety testing to long-term monitoring—highlighting how researchers evaluate effectiveness, dosage, and potential side effects before and after approval. The document also encourages patients to speak with their healthcare providers or visit ClinicalTrials.gov to explore available trial opportunities.
Research and Clinical Trials (Poster Size)
Category: Education
Part of Series: World Bronchiectasis Day
An overview of medical research and clinical trials, explaining how they help develop new treatments, devices, and diagnostic tools. It outlines the purpose of clinical trials and breaks down each phase—from initial safety testing to long-term monitoring—highlighting how researchers evaluate effectiveness, dosage, and potential side effects before and after approval. The document also encourages patients to speak with their healthcare providers or visit ClinicalTrials.gov to explore available trial opportunities.
Resources for Patients with Bronchiectasis
Category: Education
Part of Series: Advancing Bronchiectasis Awareness and Education Video Series
Video
In this video, Tim Aksamit, MD reviews where to refer patients for resources to manage and cope with their diagnosis.
Staying Healthy and Avoiding Pneumonia
Category: Education
This one-page fact sheet focuses on preventing pneumonia in individuals with lung conditions like COPD and bronchiectasis. This flyer will give you helpful tips and tools for staying healthy, avoiding illness, and recognizing early warning signs of an infection or flare-up.
Symptom Management Webinar
Category: Education
Part of Series: Feeling Your Best with Bronchiectasis
Video
In this video, Tim Aksamit, MD reviews symptoms that are commonly found in those with bronchiectasis. Other topics of interest that are covered include airway clearance, wellness tips, and how coexisting conditions may impact bronchiectasis.
Symptom Tracker and Accountability Tool
Category: Education
The bronchiectasis symptom and therapy tracker was designed for those who wish to track their symptoms and bronchiectasis management. Using this accountability tool will help you track how you feel, airway clearance performance, and daily activity log.
The role of Artificial Intelligence in diagnosing chronic lung disease
Category: Education
Part of Series: Coffee Break Education Series
Video
Dr. James Crapo, Chair of the Board of the COPD Foundation, joined us to discuss the role of Artificial Intelligence in diagnosing chronic lung disease, and in establishing patterns of disease. Dr. Crapo is also one of the Principal Investigators of the COPDGene Project and a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health.
Treatment of Bronchiectasis (Flyer Size)
Category: Education
Part of Series: World Bronchiectasis Day
This flyer explains that bronchiectasis can be managed with proper care, focusing on reducing symptoms, preventing flare-ups, and maintaining lung function. It outlines key treatments such as airway clearance, medications, oxygen therapy, and antibiotics, with surgery as a possible option in select cases, while also emphasizing healthy lifestyle habits and ongoing care with a respiratory specialist.
Treatment of Bronchiectasis (Poster Size)
Category: Education
Part of Series: World Bronchiectasis Day
This flyer explains that bronchiectasis can be managed with proper care, focusing on reducing symptoms, preventing flare-ups, and maintaining lung function. It outlines key treatments such as airway clearance, medications, oxygen therapy, and antibiotics, with surgery as a possible option in select cases, while also emphasizing healthy lifestyle habits and ongoing care with a respiratory specialist.
Vaccinations in the Bronchiectasis and NTM Population
Category: Education
Part of Series: Coffee Break Education Series
Video
Dr. David Mannino, pulmonologist and co-founder of the COPD Foundation, reviews the differences between vaccinations and immunizations, disease vulnerability, vaccine schedules, and more.
Watchful Waiting: A proactive monitoring strategy for NTM lung disease
Category: Education
Part of Series: Coffee Break Education Series
Video
Infectious disease expert Dr. Shannon Kasperbauer, of National Jewish Health, the University of Colorado, and the Care Center Network Steering Committee, discusses “watchful waiting," an active monitoring strategy for people with nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease.
What to do if you suspect your patient has bronchiectasis?
Category: Education
Part of Series: Advancing Bronchiectasis Awareness and Education Video Series
Video
In this video, Tim Aksamit, MD explains how to confirm a diagnosis of bronchiectasis. Attention to associated conditions and further testing is emphasized.
World Bronchiectasis Day Flyer
Category: Education
Part of Series: World Bronchiectasis Day
Easily inform people about World Bronchiectasis Day with this standard letter-size flyer. Print this flyer and share it with your community.