COPD and Indoor Air...COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. This makes it hard to breathe.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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
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
Acute Exacerbations...A chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) exacerbation happens when someone’s symptoms suddenly get much worse than normal.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Symbicort (budesonide and formoterol fumarate dehydrate)...Symbicort® (budesonide and formoterol fumarate dehydrate) is a medicine that contains multiple drugs for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
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
Ever Get Tired of Seeing Doctors? ...You have laboratory tests, pulmonary function tests, allergy tests, EKGs, stress tests, x-rays, cat scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, etc.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
I have to stop...With the help of my sister, I found out that I qualify for pulmonary rehabilitation, a total of 36 sessions, that Medicare will cover.... By ponyboy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments29 comments
Surgery paralyzed my diaphragm on the left side...I have come to the conclusion that pulmonary treatment techniques are medieval.... By patricialee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Morning Headaches...Morning headaches are a symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for many people living with the condition.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Finding the Right Doctor...Mom's pulmonary doctor was tough.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Time Flies When You Do Nothing (Part 2)...Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) has its own challenges, but hobbies can be a good way for people with this disease to relax and... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
