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Emily Brigham

Researcher

Sep 8, 2026

5:02
And what can we do in pulmonary medicine?
5:05
So this is where we get to talk about inhalers.
5:08
So I'm excited to talk about this because I think there's a lot that can be done in this space.
5:14
The basic principle is that dry powder inhalers essentially have lower emissions for each dispensation than metered dose inhalers currently.
5:23
And that's based on some of the propellants that are in there.
5:27
So things that can be done at micro, meso, and macro levels.
5:31
So on the micro level, we can work with our patients to try to see whether they're willing to switch to a dose powdered inhaler or a soft mist inhaler.
9:52
Lots of
3:21
But how does climate change put health care delivery at risk? I'll get
3:25
started with that one too.
3:26
So there are a few ways that this impacts healthcare delivery.
3:31
So if we think about some of the patients that we care for who may be the most susceptible and the most vulnerable, that can include patients who need higher supports at home.
3:40
So folks who are on home oxygen concentrators, folks who are on CPAP, maybe even folks who are on home ventilators, but who rely on their power and electricity to really deliver some of the care that they need.
3:50
and who need a controlled environment in their home.
3:53
We think about wildfire, smoke, extreme heat.

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