Supplemental Oxygen May Not Always Be the Best COPD TreatmentSupplemental oxygen is part of the standard and accepted treatment methods for people who have COPD. However, oxygen may not be the...reactions2comments
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
Home Oxygen Delivery DevicesSome people with COPD have low oxygen levels. This may require them to need oxygen at home. If you require oxygen, you’ll...reactions5comments
A List of All Inhalers Part II: Combination InhalersEditor's note: This is part 2 of a two-part series. Part 1 is titled 'A List of All Inhalers Part I: The...reactions2comments
Tips for Mastering Your Medication Regime With COPDIf you have COPD, chances are you're taking one or more medications; perhaps even quite a few. As your COPD progresses and...reactions4comments
Near Birth Events May Contribute To COPD It’s not just adult smoking of cigarettes that causes COPD. It’s also not just aging. Researchers are now learning that early life...reactions7comments
Home NIV for COPD May Prolong LifeHome NIV, which stands for "non-invasive ventilation," is a method of treatment that can make breathing easier in certain people during end-stage...reactions1comment
6 Common Nebulizer MedicinesSo, your doctor wants you to take breathing treatments. Or, perhaps you take breathing treatments already. Here are the 6 most common...reactions14comments
Is COPD an Autoimmune Disease?COPD is a chronic respiratory illness that gets worse over time. It is sometimes known as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Although preventable...reactionscomments
A List of All Inhalers Part 1: The BronchodilatorsEditor's note: This is part 1 of a two-part series. Part 2 is titled 'A List of All Inhalers Part II: Combination...reactions6comments
What Is The Placebo Effect?Placebos have been used as remedies since the beginning of medicine. But placebos are not medicine. When they make you feel better...reactionscomments
What is Asthma?Asthma is a chronic lung disease like COPD. Its symptoms can certainly mimic COPD. In fact, some people with COPD also have...reactionscomments
COPD Lexicon: Inhaler Terms To KnowMost people with COPD use inhalers. So, what are they? How do they work? Here are some basic terms to help you...reactions2comments
Identifying COPD Early On for Better OutcomesCOPD affects more than 16 million people in the United States alone. In fact, it's the most common lung disease in the...reactionscomments
What is a Patient Advisory Council?Patient engagement has evolved in the public and private sectors over the years. Many organizations including healthcare institutions, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies...reactionscomments
COPD Lexicon: Stem Cell TherapyStem cell therapy has benefited people with other diseases. The dream is it will help people with COPD. The reality is this...reactionscomments
What Are Blue Bloaters And Pink Puffers?Listed here are some older terms used to describe COPDers. Rarely are they seen in medical literature these days. But, occasionally I’m...reactions8comments
Hospital Oxygen Delivery DevicesSo, you're having a flare-up. You require the services of an emergency room. A nurse or respiratory therapist will assess your oxygen...reactionscomments
Tips for Preventing COPD Flare-UpsWhen you have COPD, flare-ups (also known as exacerbations) are part of your life. They may not happen every day. But chances...reactions28comments
COPD Lexicon: More Pharmacology Terms To KnowIn a previous post I defined “Basic Pharmacological Terms To Know.” In this post, I’d like to define some more pharmacological terms...reactions6comments
