Hoesten, benauwdheid en een vermoeid gevoel: het zijn allemaal symptomen van COPD. Dit is een ongeneeslijke longziekte die blijft verslechteren. In Nederland hebben zo’n 600.000 mensen de diagnose, al ligt het daadwerkelijke aantal waarschijnlijk rond de miljoen. 

Anna Neeltje de Boer ging over deze ongeneesbare longziekte in gesprek met Maarten van den Broek van Chiesi Pharmaceuticals en Hans in ’t Veen, longarts en bestuurslid bij de Long Alliantie Nederland. Is COPD je "eigen schuld" en wat zijn de mogelijke behandelingen voor mensen met COPD? 

In Topic Talks gaat Anna Neeltje de Boer dieper in op de trends en ontwikkelingen rondom innovaties in Nederland. Het programma informeert, inspireert en activeert. Een programma met impact!

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Na de uitzending is het programma terug te luisteren als podcast via alle bekende podcast platforms (onder meer Apple Podcasts en Spotify).

Maarten van den Broek en Hans in ’t Veen - Topic Talks 28 november 2024 deel 2

Maarten van den Broek en Hans in ’t Veen - Topic Talks 28 november 2024 deel 1

Researchers at the London King's College have developed a new injection that Could Revolutionize Asthma and COPD Treatment. This is the first real breakthrough in 50 years of asthma research. A trial showed that a single dose of the new benralizumab drug significantly reduced flare-ups, improving symptoms and quality of life. The results of the study were recently published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine. 

What's right: Revolutionary asthma treatment

This podcast from the International Emergency Medicine Education Project details the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbations. The podcast provides epidemiological data, pathophysiological mechanisms, and a step-by-step guide for emergency physicians on evaluating and treating COPD patients, including risk stratification, medication protocols, and procedural interventions. Specific considerations for pediatric, geriatric, and pregnant patients are also addressed. Finally, criteria for hospital admission, ICU admission, safe discharge, and follow-up care are outlined. 

COPD (2024)

The report GOLD-2025 updates the recommendations, incorporating new data on the prevalence, classification, diagnosis and treatment of COPD, with a focus on co-morbidities and the impact of climate change. It emphasize the need for a personalized, multidisciplinary approach to COPD management.

COPD: what's new in the Gold 2025 strategy?

What is BiPAP Therapy & What You Need to Know. you can also test a sleep apnea how to guide here https://soundcloud.com/breathecarebd/common-causes-snoring-women-ways-reduce

What is BiPAP Therapy & What You Need to Know

Lung disease refers to any condition that affects the lungs and can hinder the ability to breathe properly. Common types of lung diseases include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, and lung cancer.

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PDR Pulmonology - Dr. Andrew Ellsworth

How Does an Oxygen Concentrator Work? Why It’s Used by Patients in Bangladesh: Oxygen is the fuel our body needs to survive. Every breath we take carries oxygen to our lungs. But what if your lungs can’t take in enough? That’s where an oxygen concentrator comes in. You can check more about the Oxygen Concentrator here: https://www.breathecarebd.com/product-category/oxygen-concentrator/
Many patients in Bangladesh face breathing problems. COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and COVID-19 are some of the most common causes. For them, oxygen therapy becomes a lifesaver. Let’s break it down in simple terms. 
How Does an Oxygen Concentrator Work? 1. Air Is Pulled In from the Room: The concentrator starts by pulling in normal air from the surroundings. This air is made up of: 78% nitrogen,  21% oxygen, 1% other gases.  This air is not enough for people with breathing problems. So, the machine needs to filter it and make it richer in oxygen.
2. Air Passes Through a Dust Filter: Before doing anything else, the air goes through a dust filter. This removes particles like smoke, dirt, and allergens. Clean air is important for safe breathing, especially for patients with asthma or COPD. Some machines also have antibacterial filters to kill germs.
3. Air Moves into the Compressor: The filtered air is then sucked into a small compressor inside the machine. The compressor squeezes the air and increases the pressure. This makes it easier to separate oxygen from other gases. The pressurized air is now ready for the next step: nitrogen removal.
4. Nitrogen Is Removed Using Zeolite: Here’s where the magic happens. The machine pushes the compressed air into two canisters filled with a special material called zeolite.
Zeolite is a mineral with a unique ability. It traps nitrogen molecules and lets oxygen pass through. This process is called Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA).
5. Pure Oxygen Is Sent to the Patient: The oxygen collected from both canisters is now around 90% to 95% pure. This is safe and effective for medical use.
The oxygen flows through a humidifier bottle (optional) to add moisture and prevent dryness in the nose or throat. A nasal cannula or oxygen mask, which delivers oxygen to the patient
The flow rate (1–10 liters per minute) depends on the model and the patient’s need. The doctor sets this.
6. Cycle Repeats Automatically: Once the process starts, it keeps going without stopping. The machine keeps drawing air, filtering it, removing nitrogen, and giving out clean oxygen. As long as the machine is plugged in and maintained well, it keeps working.
7. Some units have alarms and display panels: oxygen purity sensors, flow rate control knobs, low oxygen or power failure alarms, and LED displays showing hours of use and errors. These features help caregivers ensure the machine is working properly.
✅ 1. Support for COPD and Asthma: Thousands in Bangladesh suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma. During flare-ups, their oxygen levels drop. A concentrator helps restore safe levels.
✅ 2. Post-COVID Care: After COVID-19, many patients experience long-term breathing issues. Oxygen concentrators help them recover at home.
✅ 3. Safe for Home Use: Oxygen cylinders are heavy, risky, and can run out. A concentrator just needs electricity and works non-stop. That’s why families prefer it.
✅ 4. Affordable Long-Term Use: While cylinders need regular refills, concentrators are a one-time 
Who Should Use an Oxygen Concentrator? Your oxygen saturation (SpO2) is below 90%. You have long-term lung problems. You feel breathless during rest or sleep. You are recovering from pneumonia or COVID. Always use it under medical supervision.
Final Thoughts: Oxygen concentrators are changing lives across Bangladesh. They’re not just machines — they offer comfort, safety, and hope. If you or a loved one struggles with breathing, talk to a doctor. An oxygen concentrator may be what you need to breathe easier again.


Why Oxygen Concentrators Are a Lifesaver in Bangladesh

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Peter DeBlieux about the management of COPD and a tool to help EM docs get the patients where they need to be. 

Episode supported by AstraZeneca.

Blue Bloating and Pink Puffing with the COPD Decision Tool - Dr. Peter DeBlieux

Audio roundup of selected biopharma industry content from Scrip over the business week ended 30 May 2025. In this episode: a preview of major ASCO readouts; Roivant stays patient in deals; Lilly diversifies pain pipeline with SiteOne acquisition; Nucala gets US COPD nod; and women in Indian pharma. 
https://insights.citeline.com/scrip/podcasts/scrips-five-must-know-things/quick-listen-scrips-five-must-know-things-L4LQVHCXLRFEDBOU657R5SEMJY/

This episode was produced with the help of AI text-to-voice and voice emulation tools.

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Scrip's Five Must-Know Things - 2 June 2025

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BreatheCare BD is a leading provider of comprehensive sleep and respiratory care solutions in Bangladesh. Specializing in diagnosing and managing sleep apnea, we offer professional sleep testing services to help identify and address sleep disorders effectively.

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ACEP Frontline, hosted by Dr. Ryan Stanton, features in-depth conversations on the hottest topics in emergency medicine and critical care.

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International Emergency Medicine Education Project is an international project aiming to promote Emergency Medicine and provide free educational resources for medical students/interns and medical teachers/educators. The audio podcast is one of the components of the project to increase accessibility to the content provided by international contributors. The content of this project is freely available in iBook, pdf, eBook, website (iem-student.org)and audio formats for every medical trainee in the world. We support free open access medical education (FOAM). All materials are free to use, download and share.

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