Episode 94: COPD & The Dangers of Smoking/Vaping

On Sunday, November 21, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Ruth Tal-Singer, PhD, President & Chief Scientific Officer of the COPD Foundation, David M. Mannino, III MD, FCCP, FERS, Professor of Medicine at the University of Kentucky and Medical Director/ Co-Founder of the COPD Foundation, and Kate Mastalski, CHES, Senior Manager, Cancer Control Strategic Partnerships at the American Cancer Society Inc., Northeast Region.Listen now to learn about Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), which is the #4 cause of death in the US. Tune in to hear about the many diseases associated with smoking and vaping, and learn about the 360 support for COPD patients, caregivers, health care providers, and more!You’ll also learn about The Great American Smokeout, which is coming up this month! For over 40 years, the American Cancer Society has marked the 3rd Thursday in November as the target day to help you “Commit to Quit”! Hear about the support and resources to get you started.​Your Real Champion: Take a Deep Breath​Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champion was Tina Moyer!Tina marks October 8, 2009 as the beginning of her new life. After years of heavy cigarette smoking, she and her son quit smoking and are on the journey together toward a healthier life. She is a Face of COPD and serves as the State Advocacy Captain for PA, lending support to thousands of fellow patients.