Clinical

Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper chambers of the heart, beat very fast in...

Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is an irregular heart rhythm caused by random electrical activity. During Afib, the heart’s upper chambers beat too fast and do not contract properly. This can lead...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot. It develops inside the deep in veins that have slower blood flow. They generally form in the lower leg but can also...

When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD) it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This is because their blood vessels have plaque built up inside them...

When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD), it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This results from their blood vessels having plaque built up inside them...

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the main cause of death in the United States and around the world. CAD develops when...

Cystic fibrosis is a chronic lung disease. It’s a completely different disease. But it presents very similar to COPD. Here’s all you need to know about cystic fibrosis. CF has...

Nebulizers are a great way of inhaling respiratory medicines. They are relatively small and expected to get smaller. They are relatively simple to use and expected to get simpler. This...

Bronchiectasis is another chronic lung disease. It may present similar to COPD. Some people with COPD may also have bronchiectasis. So, here’s all you need to know about bronchiectasis. It...

Many people with COPD require supplemental oxygen. This requires the use of a nasal cannula and tubing. A standard recommendation is to never exceed 50 feet of tubing. So what’s...

If you have COPD or care for someone who does, you probably are aware of the four most common symptoms of this condition: There are other symptoms, such as fatigue...

Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF) is another chronic lung disease. It presents with symptoms that may resemble COPD. However, PF affects the lungs in a different way than COPD does. It has...

Shortness of breath, or feeling breathless, is what most people think of as the hallmark symptom of COPD. It's certainly one of the most common symptoms, as well as perhaps...

There are many respiratory medicines currently on the market. A common way of inhaling these is by using inhalers. Another common way is by using nebulizers. Here is a look...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects 380 million people around the world, and those numbers are increasing every year. COPD is a chronic, progressive disease of the lungs for which...

Recently I posted about the increased risk of lung cancer in people who have COPD. It seems that once you have COPD, you are 4 to 5 times as likely...

Both Albuterol and Ipratropium bromide are common medicines that help you breathe when you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Many of the symptoms of COPD–like wheezing, chest tightness, coughing...

Less than 5% of people with COPD have a rare genetic disorder called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. This may result in a diagnosis of COPD even if you never smoked. New...

Every few years, the GOLD COPD Guidelines are updated. The 2011 update added what is called an ABCD Assessment Tool. This tool was updated in 2017. So, what is this...

There are some neat treatment options for severe COPD. One such option is a bullectomy. So, what is this? Who qualifies for it? Here’s what to know. A basic description...