COPD: Let Me Sleep on It, Please!...A progressive inflammatory lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a chronic disease that causes airflow from the lungs to be obstructed... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
Tips for Living Your Best Life With COPD...You may want to talk with your doctor about pulmonary rehabilitation.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Importance of a Doctor and Others in Treating COPD...There may be talk about potential next steps including medication and/or pulmonary rehab.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COVID-19 Vaccines for People With Lung Conditions...higher chance of serious illness from the virus that causes COVID-19 and having other long-term lung diseases like moderate to severe asthma and cystic fibrosis... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD Treatment Guidelines...People with COPD are strongly encouraged to take part in a pulmonary rehabilitation program to help them manage their stable disease.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
So You're Having Surgery...This may mean a few extra tests such as an EKG, some blood work, and perhaps a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT). ... By Lyn Harper, MPA, BSRT, RRT, AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Carol Kirker...After 30 days in an induced coma and another 30 in a pulmonary hospital, life was now drastically changed with a Stage 4 Emphysema diagnosis.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Oxygen Depletion...So remember, go to pulmonary rehab as often as possible.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Having COPD Is Full of Do Not’s...It seems that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD for short, belongs in a "world of not."... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments30 comments
COPD and Indoor Air...COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. This makes it hard to breathe.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Prevalence of COPD in Women...More than 15 million people in the United States live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD Symptom Management in Cold Weather...Have a frank talk with your doctor or pulmonary specialist and ask to have an action plan setup for you.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Aortic Stenosis and COPD...However, people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are more likely to have heart disease than people who do not have COPD.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD Welcome Wagon...This article is about COPD, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. You see, those with COPD have a chronic, obstructed airway.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My Letter To Those Who Are Sick...When a person has COPD, he/she will likely have a pulmonary function test, which is a spirometry every 6 months to a year depending on the stage that you... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Understanding Mucus in Your Lungs...also helps clear smoke, dust, and other irritants from your airways.Mucus buildup is a common symptom of lung disease, including chronic obstructive pulmonary... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Prevalence of COPD in Young People...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) has long been associated with older age. But a trend is beginning to emerge.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is Airflow Limitation?...If you do, it will show up when you do a pulmonary function test (PFT). This is why PFTs are said to be required to properly diagnose COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)...It has one of the leading pulmonary practices in the United States.... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Thunderstorms and Breathing...evidence is limited, vulnerable populations, such as older adults or those with common chronic respiratory diseases, like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
