Swelling...How do pulmonary hypertension and cor pulmonale cause swelling?... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis...My husband has IPF and emphysema and on lung transplant list is there anyone else waiting patient or care giver that can give me practical advice? Many thanks... By 4w0skg1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Respiratory Rehab Lessons Learned...Each class is about an hour long and is usually led by a (PT) Physio Therapist, under the direction of a Pulmonary Specialist.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program...Pulmonary rehabilitation programs can be very helpful for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Expert Answers: Relief for Swollen Ankles...Cor pulmonale is caused by long-term pulmonary hypertension. What is pulmonary hypertension?... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Other Lung Conditions: Pulmonary Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis, and Pulmonary Sarcoidosis...What has been your experience with pulmonary fibrosis, bronchiectasis, or pulmonary sarcoidosis? Are you living with any of these conditions?... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Pulmonary Hypertension? ...A good way to monitor your pulmonary blood pressure is by determining your pulmonary artery pressure (PAP). ... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Expert Answers: Pulmonary Rehabilitation...Pulmonary rehabilitation can help you with many aspects of such a program.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
What Causes Pulmonary Hypertension?...Your body responds to this by constricting pulmonary blood vessels.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Super Charging Your Pulmonary Rehabilitation!...Once you have finished pulmonary rehab, it’s vital to keep up the momentum.... By Russell Winwood2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What Is Pulmonary Fibrosis?...Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF) is another chronic lung disease. It presents with symptoms that may resemble COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is Sarcoidosis?...About 90% of those diagnosed with sarcoidosis also have pulmonary sarcoidosis. The remainder of this article will be about pulmonary sarcoidosis.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Exercising With Resistance Bands (Part 1)...Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Check out part 2 and part 3! In December of 2019, I asked my doctor to be admitted to a respiratory... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Exercising With Resistance Bands (Part 3)...Editor's note: This is part 3 of a series. Check out part 1 and part 2. Lots of anticipation led to my second attempt at respiratory rehab. Due to the... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is Pulmonary Function Testing?...Some call it pulmonary function testing, or a PFT. Some call it spirometry. No matter what you refer to it as it entails a series of breathing tests.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Expert Answers: What is Spirometry and PFT?...Spirometry is a type of pulmonary function test used in conjunction with other findings to diagnose certain lung conditions such as COPD, asthma, and pulmonary... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tai Chi and COPD...It might even be an effective part of a pulmonary rehabilitation program.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
COPD and Exercise...My pulmonologist sent me to pulmonary rehab where I learned about the concept of muscle wasting.... By fr0van1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The COPD Cure!...Once you have completed pulmonary rehabilitation classes, it’s important to remember you have to keep exercising.... By Russell Winwood2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Ann Cuccia, MPH, RRT...Her research interests include E-cigarettes, lung cancer, COPD, pulmonary rehabilitation, tobacco cessation, and aerosol medicine.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
