Understanding Mucus in Your LungsMucus in the lungs, also called phlegm or sputum, traps irritants so you can cough them out. This helps protect you from...reactions21comments
Sexual Health and Intimacy With COPDChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an ongoing (chronic) condition. COPD affects the lungs. It can cause difficulty breathing, coughing, or a...reactions3comments
Can People With COPD Undergo General Anesthesia?General anesthesia can be inevitable depending on the medical procedure being performed. People with COPD may have extra concerns about anesthesia due...reactions15comments
Prevalence of COPD in WomenMore than 15 million people in the United States live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Women may be at a higher...reactionscomments
Understanding Barrel Chest With COPDIf you have COPD or care for someone who does, you probably are aware of the four most common symptoms of this...reactions14comments
Interpreting Oxygen LevelsDoctors will often monitor your oxygen levels. These can be monitored by using a pulse oximeter. You can monitor your own oxygen...reactions60comments
Over-the-Counter Mucus Secretion Drugs: Do They Really Work?As a pharmacist, I am often asked whether over-the-counter mucus secretion drugs are beneficial for people with COPD. Some people with COPD...reactions9comments
What is the difference between Albuterol and Ipratropium bromide?Both Albuterol and Ipratropium bromide are common medicines that help you breathe when you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Many of...reactions7comments
Researchers Find Pathway to Potential New COPD Treatment: NecroptosisResearchers continue to work overtime to learn more about COPD. A recent study links COPD with a certain kind of cell death...reactions16comments
What Is Pulmonary Fibrosis?Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF) is another chronic lung disease. It presents with symptoms that may resemble COPD. However, PF affects the lungs in...reactionscomments
Targeted Lung Denervation: Promising New Treatment for COPDRecent research shows promising results for a new "minimally-invasive" procedure called targeted lung denervation. This procedure potentially offers a safe alternative to more...reactions1comment
Targeted Lung Denervation for COPDChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease. With COPD, changes in the airways block the normal flow of...reactions16comments
Why Is Supplemental Oxygen Beneficial?Some people in this community utilize home oxygen therapy. It benefits them by keeping oxygen levels normal. Today I would like to...reactions25comments
What Are the Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis?Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot. It develops inside the deep in veins that have slower blood flow. They generally...reactionscomments
What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that can form in a deep vein. It usually occurs in the legs but...reactionscomments
New Procedure For Severe Emphysema: Endobronchial Valve System?I first learned about this in 2015. The product is called the Endobronchial Valve System (EVS). It was supposed to improve the...reactions27comments
COPD and MucusThe coughing associated with COPD produces large amounts of a slimy substance called mucus. The increase in the production of mucus and...reactions34comments
Why Is There No Cure For COPD?Why is there no cure for COPD? Why is so much known about other diseases, yet so little known about ours? These...reactions9comments
The Link Between Urinary Incontinence and COPDEveryone has experienced urinary incontinence at some point in their life, but people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are more likely...reactions24comments
COPD and SyncopePeople living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may experience syncope. Syncope is the medical term for fainting or passing out. During...reactions12comments
