Advantage Of Small Town Hospitals...So, I’m sitting at my computer to finish up some charting. I click on the Epic icon. That’s as far as I...reactions4comments
What does borderline COPD mean?...I had a chest xray and it says hyperinflated lung borderline COPD? I can't be tested yet because I've been on steroids...reactions12replies
Diagnosed at 35 with Emphysema and COPD...Hello, I am glad I found this community. I am 35 and 2 months ago I had an episode of shortness of...reactions2replies
What brand of handheld fan is the best?...Best handheld fans for on the go? My palliative care doctor suggested I get a handheld fan for personal use and when...reactions4replies
My Diagnosis of COPD...The first time I realized that I might be having some breathing problems was many years before my diagnosis. Working in the...reactions11comments
Time for the Home Remodel With COPD...Ten years and eight months ago, we purchased our house. Besides cleaning house and shampooing carpets, we haven't made any real improvements...reactions8comments
What Is AFib?...Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper...reactionscomments
How to Improve Heart Health...About 6.5 million Americans are living with heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women of...reactions4comments
10 COPD Medicines In the Pipeline...Twenty years ago there were only a few COPD medicines. Today there are many COPD medicines. Even better is that there are...reactions11comments
How is Coronary Artery Disease Treated?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death around the world. Managing risk for CAD and understanding its signs and...reactionscomments
One Way to Spread Awareness of COPD...COPD Awareness month presents the opportunity, for those of us who currently live with COPD and all of its symptoms, to call...reactions2comments
Is AFib Genetic?...Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper...reactionscomments
What Is an Ablation for AFib?...Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is an irregular heart rhythm caused by random electrical activity. During Afib, the heart’s upper chambers beat too fast...reactionscomments
What Are the Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis?...Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot. It develops inside the deep in veins that have slower blood flow. They generally...reactionscomments
What Causes Peripheral Artery Disease?...When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD) it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This is because their...reactionscomments
What is the Most Common Symptom of Peripheral Artery Disease?...When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD), it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This results from their...reactionscomments
What Are the Early Signs and Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the main cause of death in the United...reactionscomments
The Buzz of Exercising...Do you ever get frustrated? Frustrated because your mind says "Yes you can do this, you go to do it!" and your...reactions25comments
Dentures Are Affecting My Breathing...Good morning, or should I say good afternoon or evening? I’m still amazed that we can communicate across the world, with a...reactions9comments
Exercise and COPD Awareness...One of the first things that you will be told upon your diagnosis with COPD is that you must exercise daily. If...reactions2comments
