Respiratory Inspirations: A Cleveland Clinic Lungs, Allergy, Critical Illness and Infectious Disease Podcast

Non-invasive Ventilation Strategies for COPD and Hypercapnia

July 06, 2023 Cleveland Clinic Respiratory Institute
Non-invasive Ventilation Strategies for COPD and Hypercapnia
Respiratory Inspirations: A Cleveland Clinic Lungs, Allergy, Critical Illness and Infectious Disease Podcast
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Respiratory Inspirations: A Cleveland Clinic Lungs, Allergy, Critical Illness and Infectious Disease Podcast
Non-invasive Ventilation Strategies for COPD and Hypercapnia
Jul 06, 2023
Cleveland Clinic Respiratory Institute
Umur Hatipoglu, MD, COPD expert and the director of respiratory therapy at Cleveland Clinic, joins this episode of Respiratory Inspirations to talk about the use of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) strategies for people with COPD and high carbon dioxide levels, or hypercapnia. Dr. Hatipoglu explains why COPD can lead to high carbon dioxide levels and the negative effects hypercapnia can have on your overall health. He explains how newer therapies are improving the quality of life for patients with COPD and hypercapnia, specifically intervention with a non-invasive mask.
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Umur Hatipoglu, MD, COPD expert and the director of respiratory therapy at Cleveland Clinic, joins this episode of Respiratory Inspirations to talk about the use of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) strategies for people with COPD and high carbon dioxide levels, or hypercapnia. Dr. Hatipoglu explains why COPD can lead to high carbon dioxide levels and the negative effects hypercapnia can have on your overall health. He explains how newer therapies are improving the quality of life for patients with COPD and hypercapnia, specifically intervention with a non-invasive mask.