Breathing Room

Tracheostomy Truths

Tracheostomies are a serious matter but when patients have the resources they need to learn about them, care gets a whole lot easier. On July's edition of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob chats with Nadia Qureshi and Stephanie Nitschke from DECIDE-T, a program that is creating resources for families with children who have a tracheostomy. The three discuss DECIDE-T and its important work, the role of patient and family advocates, and how online resources can be a source of comfort for families going through untested waters. Join us for a great discussion about the power of teaching. Stay Connected: To find programs and initiatives offered by Alberta Lung, visit: www.ablung.ca [http://www.ablung.ca] For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung [http://www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung]   "As Always... Just Remember to Breathe"

Breathing Room

Patrick Caple is on the show again and he's just as candid as last time. On this episode of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Patrick speaks with our host Jacob about the transition from a care facility to his own home. They discuss a new-found independence, the obstacles that exist in that process, and the excitement that comes from a new set of lungs. Join us for a reflective discussion that dives into the real life experiences of lung disease. We go behind the science to hear how Alberta's incredible lung health sector impacts the people it's helping. Stay Connected: To find programs and initiatives offered by Alberta Lung, visit: www.ablung.ca [http://www.ablung.ca] For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung [http://www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung]   "As Always... Just Remember to Breathe"

Living with Lung Disease: Why Support Matters

A good support group is important in the best of times. Think of how important it is in the hard times. On today's episode of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob speaks with respiratory therapist, Kennedy King, as they dive into all things 'support groups.' They discuss the importance of peer connection (including online connection), getting tips from others who have been in your shoes, and Alberta's lung health community. This is the perfect spring episode to remind all of us how important it is to keep our friends and family (and support groups) close to us. Stay Connected: To find programs and initiatives offered by Alberta Lung, including Martyn's Story, visit: www.ablung.ca [http://www.ablung.ca] For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung [http://www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung]   "As Always... Just Remember to Breathe"

50 Episodes: Still Learning

50 Episodes! What a milestone! Four years of learning about lungs right next to you, all of our amazing listeners. And this episode is no different. On this episode of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob chats with another amazing guest from the University of Calgary, Curtis Dumonceaux. Curtis is a registered respiratory therapist and a clinical research associate at the U of C. Jacob and Curtis talk everything from drug trials in lung health to public engagement and clinical trials. Thanks for tagging along for the past 50! Here's to another 50 more to come! Stay Connected: To find programs and initiatives offered by Alberta Lung, visit: www.ablung.ca [http://www.ablung.ca] For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung [http://www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung]   "As Always... Just Remember to Breathe"

Wired to Breathe: Inside the Lung-Brain Network

Your lungs are directly connected to your brain! Sometimes we forget that all of the systems throughout our bodies are connected. On this edition of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob sits down with Dr. Bryan Yipp to look more closely at this lung-brain connection. The University of Calgary Professor and Researcher explains how nerve calls can reduce fibrosis, that neurological advances can help lung health, and why this lung-brain connection is so important. This is a science-y one so be prepared to learn new things that you've never heard before! Stay Connected: To find programs and initiatives offered by Alberta Lung, visit: www.ablung.ca [http://www.ablung.ca] For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung [http://www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung]   "As Always... Just Remember to Breathe"