What Are Your Thoughts on Zephyr® Valves?...Following the procedure, she engaged in pulmonary rehabilitation to further improve her respiratory health.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
COPD Can Be Debilitating, Frustrating, and Devastating...The 2,067 patients who completed the survey have been diagnosed with COPD; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
COPD and Cleaning Products...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term for a group of conditions that affect the lungs and make it hard to breathe.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Debz Borge...I now share my story with the pulmonary rehab people at taster sessions and write articles for the British Lung Foundation.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Sexual Health and Intimacy With COPD...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an ongoing (chronic) condition. COPD affects the lungs.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
It Was a Meltdown (Part 2)...It sounds like pulmonary rehab will be in my future as well which is so good.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Lung Hyperinflation in COPD...People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) often show signs of hyperinflated lungs.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
COPD and Syncope...People living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may experience syncope. Syncope is the medical term for fainting or passing out.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Oxygen and me!...If I’m at pulmonary rehab, the setting is at 5 lps. But I need it most in this hot, humid weather.... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments34 comments
A Letter To My Family About COPD...I have COPD, which stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It is the third leading cause of death.... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Lung Function Breathing Tests...Breathing tests play a key role in finding out if a person has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery...Most people will have pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and blood tests beforehand.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Preparing for Emergencies...Being prepared for emergencies is crucial for people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
What Would Your Current Self (CS) Say to Your Newly Diagnosed (ND) Self?...ND - “Oh boy….” CS - “What?” ND - “Wait. Who are you?” CS - “I am you, 8 years down the road.” ND - “How is that possible?” CS... By KevinDavitt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
COPD and Men...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is more common among women than men.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Let's Talk Lungs...Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is high blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries that flow from your heart and through your lungs.... By derekc5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments31 comments
My Friend, Rick (Part 2)...Rick: So, they (my pulmonary team) run my medical life at this point, anything that I do, even going to the dentist has to be run through them.... By KevinDavitt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What Is it Like to Live With COPD? – Results From the 2019 COPD In America Survey...The 2,007 patients who completed the survey have been diagnosed with COPD; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Let’s Look Into Our Future...A future where living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) takes a turn for the better.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Expert Answers: Saving Money with COPD....), or check out their webpage about how to get safe and legal medicine.If your physician has prescribed a pulmonary rehabilitation program, he/she would... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
