Albuterol...Albuterol sulfate is a drug that is inhaled to help with symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Who Cares For Who With COPD?...COPD is a progressive lung disease that stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Introducing my COPD journey...Primary care doctor referred me to have a Pulmonary Function Test and recommended a Pulmonologist. Stage 4 COPD diagnosis.... By George B1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Glossary of COPD Terms...This glossary covers some key aspects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Breztri Aerosphere™ (budesonide, glycopyrrolate, formoterol fumarate)...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) damages the lungs and makes it hard to breathe.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Jackie English...I had many appointments with pulmonary specialists and many different tests including CT scans, x-rays, breathing tests, blood tests, and more.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
COPD and Lung Nodules...Cancerous pulmonary tumors grow rather quick and can double in size every four months.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
COPD vs. Aging (Part 2)...Pulmonary function tests, CT Scans, and/or x-rays have confirmed the presence of disease. We have possibly had exacerbations or pneumonia.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Community Feedback: Rib Cramping with COPD...The specialist in our facility that conducts our pulmonary function testing says that he sees a significant number of COPD patients with this complaint... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments51 comments
Pursed-Lips Are Not Just for Kissing!...So many of my patients in pulmonary rehab shared with me how this technique really helped them to feel a sense of control over their breathing.... By Ann D. Cuccia, MPH RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
What Is the Ideal Blood Pressure for an Individual With COPD?...High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition in those with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Daliresp (roflumilast)...Daliresp (roflumilast) is used in adults with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
The pool and I...Well, thanks to pulmonary rehab 3 times and My desire to live as full of a life as possible I continue on.... By picturemehappy1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Top 6 Favorite Strategies for Managing COPD...If you’ve ever been to a hospital for COPD, then you’ve probably met a respiratory therapist like me. Once we get you feeling better, the next goal is to make... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Asthma/ COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS)...This is an acronym for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?...When this happens, it is called pulmonary embolism (PE). More than 200,000 people develop DVT in the United States every year.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Other Tests with COPD Part I: Sleep Apnea...There are also a few tests to diagnose other medical problems concurrent with COPD, or to diagnose similar illnesses such as pulmonary hypertension (which... By michelle.vincent4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
diagnosis...Pulmonary rehab isn't just a hobby. If you have a lung doctor and this hasn't been discussed, I suggest a second opinion.... By jcupdike1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Medical Review Board...She sees patients with pulmonary diseases and critical illness, and she specializes in interstitial lung disease.... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for later
Advair Diskus (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder)...Advair Diskus is a type of drug used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
