Do I Need a Probiotic With My Antibiotic?...For people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD), antibiotic use may be more common than in the general population.... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Early 30's........Pulmonary function tests every 6 months along with yearly CT scans to monitor the nodule.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Active 8 days agoPulmonary rehab...Get off oxygen...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
Anoro Ellipta (umeclidinium/vilanterol)...Anoro Ellipta™ (umeclidinium vilanterol) is an inhaled drug that treats chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Incruse Ellipta (umeclidinium inhalation powder)...Incruse Ellipta is a drug used to treat people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
COPD...Pulmonary Rehab, trying new medications, discussing lung reduction, lung transplant and most importantly mental health.... By julie1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Combivent Respimat (ipratropium bromide and albuterol)...Combivent Respimat is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition that damages the lungs and makes it hard to breathe... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Breo Ellipta (fluticasone furoate and vilanterol trifenatate powder)...Breo Ellipta (fluticasone furoate and vilanterol trifenatate powder) is a long-term treatment option for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Discovery of Biomarker May Change COPD and Asthma Diagnosis and Treatment...Blood testing could help doctors diagnose asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the future.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Warning Signs of COPD...COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease which is a progressive disease. Progressive means that it can’t be reversed.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Pulmonary Rehabilitation...Has anyone done pulmonary rehabilitation? I'm curious as to what all is involved. Thank you....Reactions0reactionsComments100 repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
Pulmonary Rehabilitation...I went to my evaluation for pulmonary rehab....Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
Bevespi Aerosphere (glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate)...Bevespi Aerosphere® (glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate) is an inhaled drug used to treat the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Five Things to Ask Your Doctor About at Your Next Appointment...Here are few topics to bring up during your next appointment: Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs can be beneficial to those living with COPD.... By American Lung Association1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
FALLING OFF THE PRECIPICE!!...But, you still need to incorporate some safe exercise whilst you are losing this weight and I have contacted my local pulmonary rehab nurses and will be... By 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Just Diagnosed with Moderate COPD...I then had the pulmonary function test which showed a baseline of 55% that went up to 63% after I was given 4 puffs of Albuterol, I think.... By sirfrancis1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Should Do’s in a COPD World...You likely know that COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, an umbrella term that covers emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and the genetic... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
What Are Alveoli?...The process of inhaling and exhaling air is called pulmonary ventilation, or just ventilation. This process is essential for life.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
This Guy Named Ted...It is a symptom of lung diseases like cystic fibrosis or pulmonary fibrosis. It is also caused by some heart conditions.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Water Therapy for COPD Patients...And water-based exercise seems to have the most promise and is in line with the general goals of pulmonary rehabilitation.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
