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ATS Breathe Easy - ATS 2026: The State of COPD Report on Breaking Stigma and Improving Care
Episode 523
Monday, 2 November, 2026
November is COPD Awareness Month. COPD remains a major under-recognized public health crisis, with millions affected by delayed diagnosis, stigma, and barriers to essential care. On this episode of the ATS Breathe Easy podcast, Amy Attaway, MD, Cleveland Clinic, talks with Tonya Winders, president and CEO of Global Allergy & Airways Patient Platform, about the State of COPD Report. They discuss the many causes of COPD beyond smoking, the importance of early detection and recognizing exacerbations, disparities in access to pulmonary rehabilitation, and the impact of COPD on patients and caregivers.
