The Motivator...He even feels motivated to go to pulmonary rehab. Are you motivated? Do you see how important it is to be motivated in your COPD life?... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Starting Your Treatment With Spiriva...Spiriva, also known as tiotropium, is a common drug used in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Canadian Pharmacist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
An Action Plan Is Hope for the Future...Hope for the future began with a pulmonary rehabilitation program. Improvement in my breathing was noticeable within a few sessions.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
A Heart Month Review...Much the same as respiratory rehab, where they teach us how to live with pulmonary problems and keep us safe.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
What is the difference between Albuterol and Ipratropium bromide?...Both Albuterol and Ipratropium bromide are common medicines that help you breathe when you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Is it Time for You to Start Supplemental Oxygen Therapy?...There are 2 ways a doctor can measure your blood oxygen levels: There are also pulmonary function tests that can further measure the effectiveness of... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Differences In COPD...Readers post about their doctor appointments, as well as the wait until they can have their CT Scan, Pulmonary Function Test and more.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Does Your Primary Care Doctor Really Care?...She referred mom to a pulmonary specialist, and encouraged her to get back on the nicotine gum. I was there to make sure mom understood everything.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
COPD 101: What Is COPD?...COPD is an acronym for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It’s an umbrella term for lung diseases that cause persistent airflow limitation.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Five Common Triggers for Shortness of Breath...List any episodes of shortness of breath, and over a little time, with the help of your pulmonary physician, you should be able to see some patterns.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
COPD Mystic: Predicting Our Future...I do believe, after years of studying genetics, researchers find ways of blocking the chemicals that contribute to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Happens If I Am Denied A Lung Transplant?...Talk to your pulmonary physician about all of your options, as there may be more once you get closer to really exploring the options.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Not Only My Lungs Part I...The most common one is cardiovascular disease and men tend to have it, along with irregular heartbeat and pulmonary heart failure, more than women.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Targeted Lung Denervation: Promising New Treatment for COPD...The second study, reported in the International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease this past December, was designed to further test the safety... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Celebrate the Small Stuff...If you went for a swim, or went to pulmonary rehab, or went to the store, good for you. If you're able to work, good for you.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) for COPD...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of diseases that cause breathing problems.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Targeted Lung Denervation for COPD...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Anxiety and the Breath...It leaves those of us with obstructive pulmonary diseases doubly breathless. Step 1 is sitting with our anxiety and shortness of breath.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments39 comments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care Offers...People with asthma, cystic fibrosis, or other lung conditions can use devices to monitor breathing and lung function.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Do You Practice COPD Airway Clearance?...The COPD Foundation, The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and many other resources have many there.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments