{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The GP Podcast","title":"Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: GP Update Part 1","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1500,"description":"Participants\nDr Shane McKeogh - Adult Respiratory Clinical Lead, Irish College of GPs; Chronic Disease Lead, HSE\nDr John Maher - Host\n \nSummary\nIn this first episode in a two-part series, Dr John Maher is joined by Dr. Shane McKeogh to discuss COPD  in General Practice.  Our conversation follows the recent launch of The Irish College of GPs “Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: General Practice Update” published in October 2025 and available from this link on the College website.\n \nThis first part covers topics including:\nHow COPD management has been streamlined and simplified in recent years;\nThe role and value of new HSE Community Hubs in more timely diagnosis and patient support;\nAssessing newly diagnosed patients by considering breathlessness and exacerbations;\nNon-pharmacological management strategies for COPD.\n \nPart 2 of this conversation is also available now, with topics including:\nPharmacological interventions in COPD, based on breathlessness and exacerbation assessment;\nAn approach to augmenting therapy for symptomatic patients with established COPD;\nThe role of eosinophils;\nThe Evolution of Care in Ireland via HSE Integrated Care Hubs and the CDM Programme.\n \nLinks\nIrish College of GPs Website\nRespiratory Clinical Hub\nChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: General Practice Update (Irish College of GPs, October 2025)\nHSE Area Finder\nCOPD Support Ireland Website\nCOPD.ie “COPD & Me” Booklet\nAntibioticprescribing.ie: Infective Exacerbation of COPD\nDisclaimer\nThe information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor does it replace independent clinical judgment or consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.\nThe views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Irish College of GPs.\nListeners are encouraged to review current clinical guidelines, product labelling, and relevant...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/y2EoxHzUIjVYJ3OYuZDyKEUt5A0vOFWgd_rZpd9a_No/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jMDYx/ZTU3NGE1OGUzMmQ2/YWYxYzU5NTZiMmY1/Njc2YS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}