Dr. Stefan Cristian Stanel
The episode below is a discussion and guide for those who may be suffering from COPD or know someone who is. COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is a condition affecting the airways and the lungs, marked by shortness of…
In this article I will go over everything you need to know about how an inhaler is chosen. The main things to consider are the indication (condition being treated), the medication in the inhaler and your ability to use that…
In episode 9 of the podcast I discuss about using corticosteroids (such as prednisone / prednisolone etc.) for asthma exacerbations (flare-ups). Based on a question I received on the YouTube channel I talk about reasons for using steroids and if…
This is ep. 8 of the podcast. When are inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) used in the treatment of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)? Inhaled corticosteroids are normally a treatment for asthma, however they are useful for people who have many COPD…
In this 7th episode of the podcast I discuss about salt and nebulized saline solutions in the treatment of chronic respiratory disease. I cover normal saline (0.9%), hypertonic saline, going into salt mines and if salt pipes serve any purpose.…
What causes chest pain? What could it be? Is it serious? All of these questions may be going through your mind. You may even be thinking of the worst possible things (i.e. is it cancer?). Even though literally millions of…
In this 6th episode of the Top Lung Health podcast I discuss about the best time of the day to take an inhaler. Does it matter if you are using it in the morning, afternoon, evening? Some inhalers only require…
This is the Top Lung Health podcast episode No. 5. Do inhalers help in the recovery period after a chest infection? This is a common question, as many people struggle with some lingering symptoms in the weeks after a respiratory…