Airwaves & Airways
door BC Lung Foundation
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Testing for radon: understanding and eliminating risks
Testing for radon: understanding and eliminating risks
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Ever wondered what causes asthma? Why are more youth vaping these days? How do trees help us breathe? Join BC Lung Foundation as we chat with nurses, scientists, and experts on some of the most burning questions in lung health. We will address misconceptions, explore new health breakthroughs, and explore the innerworkings of one of our bodies most vital organs. Tune in every month to stay informed, inspired, and intrigued about lung health as we work together to breathe easier in BC.
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- Testing for radon: understanding and eliminating risks · 32 min · Aflevering 15As the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking, exposure to radon gas is no joke. This colourless, odourless gas is a radioactive substance can cause serious health…
- Dissecting the lung health risks of exposures to cannabis · 21 min · Seizoen 1 Aflevering 14With the legalization of cannabis in Canada in 2018, cannabis smoking has grown in popularity across many age groups, with over 5 million Canadians using the substance…
- Discussing Lungs on Fire: Investigating decision making when faced with wildfire smoke · 27 min · Aflevering 13In this final episode of our Lung on Fire mini-series, we'll be diving into the 3rd pillar of Lungs on Fire which focuses on decision making related to wildfire smoke. Dr…
- Discussing Lungs on Fire: Socioeconomic factors that lead to development of lung disease · 25 min · Aflevering 12Welcome to episode 2 of our Airwaves & Airways special summer series, where we're diving into Lungs on Fire, a 5-year grant funded by CIHR that is looking into the long-term…
- Discussing Lungs on Fire: Experimental lab methods and administrative health data analysis · 52 min · Aflevering 11As wildfires grow more intense and frequent in British Columbia, some of the best and brightest minds in lung health research in British Columbia have come together to…
- Exploring the impacts of firefighting and respiratory health · 34 min · Aflevering 10In this month's episode we chat about firefighting and lung health and explore the respiratory risks associated with increased exposure to smoke, and how firefighters can keep…
- Understanding tuberculosis and overcoming challenges in the ongoing crisis · 25 min · Aflevering 9Tuberculosis, also known as “TB” is a disease caused by bacteria that usually attacks the lungs. Despite being preventable and treatable, TB remains one of the top infectious…
- Shaping future research through patient-researcher synergies · 43 min · Aflevering 8On this episode of Airwaves & Airways we're chatting about patient engagement! Patient engagement involves building a collaborative relationship between patients, caregivers…
- Supporting British Columbians in their journey to quit smoking through QuitNow · 30 min · Aflevering 7Airwaves & Airways is back with the 1st episode for 2025! For National Non-Smoking Week, we're talking about QuitNow! To support British Columbians in going smoke and vape free…
- Staying safe during respiratory season (what patients need to know) · 27 min · Aflevering 6Do you want to protect you and your loved ones this fall? Fall respiratory season is upon us – a time of increased respiratory illness. In episode 6 of Airwaves & Airways, we…
- Staying safe during respiratory season (what health care providers need to know) · 16 min · Aflevering 5Episode 5 of Airwaves & Airways is intended for health care providers who wish to learn more about which vaccines are currently available for patients and how to talk about…
- Preparing for the September Spike · 13 min · Aflevering 4September is a month of excitement for many, however, the transition of back to school comes risks for children living with asthma. The “September Spike”, is a serious increase…
- Protecting your lungs during extreme heat events · 24 min · Aflevering 3In episode 3 of Airwaves & Airways, we dive into how extreme heat events can affect our lungs. In BC, we've seen more frequent and intense wildfire smoke and extreme heat events…
- Bringing the BREATHE project across BC · 23 min · Aflevering 2For episode 2 of BC Lung's podcast, Airwaves & Airways, we had the opportunity to connect with Dr. Anne-Marie Nicol about the BREATHE project, a community-based initiative that…
- Creating a Smoke-Free Generation in BC · 18 min · Seizoen 1 Aflevering 1In the very first episode of Airwaves & Airways, we are speaking with Christopher Lam, President & CEO at BC Lung about a game-changing policy that BC Lung is proposing to help…
