Understanding Vaccine RecommendationsEvery year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a...reactions2comments
11 Tips to Prevent Respiratory InfectionsIf you are worried about getting sick from respiratory infections like cold, flu, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) it is important to...reactions9comments
Recommended Vaccines for People With Chronic IllnessEditor's Note: This article was written by Canadian Pharmacist and originally appeared on our partner site, Type2Diabetes.com. It is that time of...reactionscomments
Pneumonia Vaccines and COPD Is it time to get caught up on your vaccinations? One vaccine that is highly recommended for people with COPD and other...reactionscomments
Respiratory Infections 101Respiratory infections affect the nose, sinuses, throat, and airways. These infections can cause symptoms such as congestion, cough, and shortness of breath...reactions18comments
Vaccines for Pneumococcal Disease: What You Need to KnowEvery year, a tiny germ sends thousands of people to the hospital, and many of them are young children or older adults...reactionscomments
Understanding Pneumococcal DiseasePneumococcal disease is a bacterial infection that can range from a mild ear infection to a life-threatening illness. Many people carry the...reactionscomments
Blue Bloater and Pink Puffer: What These Outdated COPD Terms MeanListed here are some older terms used to describe those with COPD. Rarely are they seen in medical literature these days. But...reactions8comments
Shortness of Breath vs. Oxygen Saturation With COPD: Understanding the DifferenceShortness of breath, or feeling breathless, is what most people think of as the hallmark symptom of COPD. It's certainly one of...reactions124comments
Using Airway Clearance Devices: A Guide to Flutter Valves and AcapellasI have been getting lots of questions lately about flutter valves and acapellas. A common one that has been advertising heavily is...reactions15comments
6 common nebulizer medicines used for COPDSo, your doctor wants you to take breathing treatments. Or, perhaps you take breathing treatments already. Here are the 6 most common...reactions14comments
Medications Used To Treat Asthma And COPDCOPD and asthma are similar diseases. Symptoms felt are similar, such as shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. Even the medicines...reactions10comments
What Is Step Therapy?Finding ways to manage and treat COPD can be quite a journey. Often, it can feel like there are many different paths...reactionscomments
COPD TriggersChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease. This means that if you have COPD, you will have to manage...reactions9comments
Five Things to Ask Your Doctor About at Your Next AppointmentWhile we know that those with COPD can live normal, healthy lives, proper management for the disease is important to maintaining the...reactions5comments
What COPD Is NotThere are diseases that may mimic COPD. A wrong diagnosis may lead to the wrong treatment. So, here is what COPD is...reactions4comments
So, What IS COPD Anyway?I thought it would be neat to take a step back and review the term COPD. We know it means Chronic Obstructive...reactionscomments
Prevalence of COPD in Young PeopleChronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) has long been associated with older age. But a trend is beginning to emerge. An increasing number...reactionscomments
Is COPD Risk Determined During Childhood?There is no question that tobacco smoking is the biggest risk factor in the development of COPD. However, two new retrospective studies...reactionscomments
COPD Risks in ChildhoodChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease defined by trouble moving air in and out of the airways. This trouble...reactions29comments
