The MedicinesEd Podcast

Breathe easy: using puffers to help your lungs

Puffers (or inhalers) can help your lungs and make breathing easier. Many people however don't use them well or have trouble finding ones that work for them.
 
In this episode we talk with John. John has had COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) for decades but still hasn't found the puffers that are right for him. He still finds that his breathing holds him back from doing what he wants. 
 
In this episode you'll learn:
What you can do to help your breathing and be more active.
Sometimes it takes time to find the right puffers for you. Keep trying to find the puffers that work best for you.
How to be confident that you are using the right puffers for you and your lungs. 
In this episode we talk about COPD, which includes lung diseases like emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Much of what we discuss however is also relevant if you have asthma.   
 
Go to the Lung Foundation Australia website for more information about lung disease and using medicines to help it: lungfoundation.com.au.⁠
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Disclaimer: This podcast is general health and medicines information only and does not constitute the practice of a professional health care service. We are all unique, please consult your health care professional for any specific questions about your health. This podcast represents the opinions of the presenters and our guests, and the content is not health advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Zoe's search: How to find the right mix of medicines you are willing to use every day

We chat with Zoe, who's lived with anxiety and panic attacks for decades. She shares her struggle with finding medicines she is happy to use every day.
Do you want to learn how to find medicines you are willing to use every day? Do you want to feel confident finding medicines that are right for you?
We discuss:
Why people sometimes skip their medicines, even when they help
The downsides of stopping and starting your regular medicines
How to find the medicines you are happy to use every day 
Go to the Beyond Blue website for more information about anxiety and how to look after your mental health: ⁠https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
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Disclaimer: This podcast is general health and medicines information only and does not constitute the practice of a professional health care service. We are all unique, please consult your health care professional for any specific questions about your health. This podcast represents the opinions of the presenters and our guests, and the content is not health advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Cholesterol tablets with Billy: what you need to know

Billy has been taking cholesterol tablets for years. He has questions about them and is keen to learn more. 
Do you want to learn more about the medicines that are used to help with cholesterol? Do you want to be more confident using them?
In this episode we chat with Billy and learn:
What medicines are used to help with cholesterol 
How these medicines work and how they help you stay healthy
About their possible side effects and how you can deal with them.
Go to the Heart Foundation website for more information about cholesterol medicines and looking after your heart: ⁠https://www.heartfoundation.org.au
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Disclaimer: This podcast is general health and medicines information only and does not constitute the practice of a professional health care service. We are all unique, please consult your health care professional for any specific questions about your health. This podcast represents the opinions of the presenters and our guests, and the content is not health advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Heartache, heroes, and healing: medicines after a heart attack with Margaret

Margaret lost her mother (who was also her best friend) then had a heart attack. Saved by handsome paramedics, she's now adjusting to life without her Mum and a cocktail of new medicines.
Do you want to learn more about the medicines that are used after you have a heart attack? Do you want to be more confident using them?
In this episode we chat with Margaret and learn:
What medicines are used after you have a heart attack and why
Why people might stop these medicines
How to find the right mix of medicines for you.
Go to the Heart Foundation website for more
information about heart attack and looking after your heart: ⁠https://www.heartfoundation.org.au
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Disclaimer: This podcast is general health and medicines information only and does not constitute the practice of a professional health care service. We are all unique, please consult your health care professional for any specific questions about your health. This podcast represents the opinions of the presenters and our guests, and the content is not health advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk.