New Study Offers Hope for Stopping COPD Lung DamageOne of the most discouraging aspects of COPD is that there is no cure and the lung damage it causes is progressive...reactions1comment
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
What You Need to Know About the Link Between COPD and Lung CancerDid you know that people who have COPD are at greater risk for developing lung cancer down the line than people who...reactions3comments
Lung Transplants And COPDGetting a lung transplant is an option for some people living with COPD. So, what exactly does this entail? What are the...reactionscomments
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pros and Cons Of Computer ChartingSo, computer charting is nice. It gives us healthcare people access to so much information. It makes our charting easier. And it...reactionscomments
Could Aspirin Make Your COPD Less Severe?Recent studies suggest that people who take aspirin on a regular basis may have better COPD outcomes than people who do not...reactions1comment
COPD Lexicon: Pharmacology Terms To KnowThere are lots of medicines for treating COPD. Some help end COPD flare-ups. Others are meant to prevent flare-ups and control COPD...reactions1comment
COPD Lexicon: Basic Terms To Know“So, what does that mean? Can you put that in English? Can you put that in terms I can understand?” These are...reactions4comments
Fight the Flu: Important Flu Facts for People With COPDFlu season is fast approaching, and it's crucial for people with COPD to know how to fight the influenza (also known as...reactionscomments
Tips for Living Your Best Life With End-Stage COPDDespite the label, "end-stage," there is no reason to give up once you reach stage 4 of COPD, which is considered "very...reactions2comments
The Early Stages Of COPD: What To KnowA majority of people with COPD are in the early stages of the disease. And they probably don’t even know it. Here’s...reactionscomments
What Is A Chronic Cough?Chronic Bronchitis is often defined as a chronic cough. So, what is a cough anyway? What causes it to become chronic? Here’s...reactions1comment
