Resource Library

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency: An underappreciated cause of bronchiectasis and NTM
Category: Education
Part of Series: Coffee Break Education Series
Video
In this video Dr. Robert A. Sandhaus, MD, PhD, FCCP reviews alpha-one antitrypsin deficiency and its possible relationship with bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease.

Antibiotic treatments and improving communication between providers and your local doctors
Category: Education
Part of Series: Coffee Break Education Series
Video
Our very own Dr. Timothy Aksamit, MD, Bronchiectasis and NTM 360 Medical Director will join us to lead a discussion about antibiotic treatments and their possible side effects. Additionally, he will offer suggestions on how to improve communication between providers from the research centers of excellence and your local doctors.

BronchandNTMSocial Coffee Break Flyer (Color)
Category: Education
Part of Series: Coffee Break Education Series
BronchandNTM360social Coffee Break: a supportive community for individuals living with bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease. Join us and help spread the word by downloading and sharing the flyer with those who could benefit from the support, education, and sense of community.

Bronchiectasis and COPD Overlap Syndrome
Category: Education
Part of Series: Coffee Break Education Series
Video
Alyssa Dittner, BS, RRT, NTTS, PDE our Assistant Director of Bronchiectasis and NTM Education and Community joined us to discuss Bronchiectasis and COPD Overlap Syndrome.

Health, Happiness, and Peace Benefits of Humor and Laughter
Category: Education
Part of Series: Coffee Break Education Series
Video
In this video Steve Wilson, Psychologist, activist, and self-proclaimed “Joyologist” and “Cheerman of the Bored” presents the health, happiness, and peace benefits of humor and laughter.

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.

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.

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.