Intubation and Ventilators...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term that is used to describe a group of lung conditions that, among other things, make it difficult... By Leon Lebowitz, RRT6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Three Major Drugmakers Cap Inhaler Costs...The inhalers are used by people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
What I Would Like Doctors to Know...Learning how to exercise is crucial to our success, and having access to pulmonary rehabilitation is the missing step.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
My Journey With GERD...People diagnosed with Gerd may have a lower pulmonary function.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
We Learn From Each Other...We learn that COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleep Disorders and COPD...However, people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often have trouble sleeping.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can I Be A Caregiver?...Unless you were a pulmonary doctor or nurse before becoming a caregiver for someone with COPD, you will never feel fully capable in every situation. ... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
COPD Symptoms...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may cause different symptoms for different people.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Offers Promise for Managing COPD Anxiety...Perhaps it could be added to pulmonary rehabilitation programs?... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Invisible Illness...Example: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD. For those with COPD, you probably understand why this falls under Invisible Illness.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
The Mind is a Tool for Managing COPD...What if your doctor referred you to a dietician and pulmonary rehabilitation, so you could breathe easier and improve your body’s ability to utilize oxygen... By Russell Winwood2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Keeping Up With Exercise...My pulmonary rehab was cancelled just as I was getting started. I was so excited to be given another kick at the cat!... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
COPD Triggers...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Nutritional Counseling and Weight Management...This is why nutritional counseling is an important part of managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
There’s an app for COPD? (Part 2)...We have better medications and know more about oxygen, know you need to exercise and that pulmonary rehabilitation is a real benefit to those who use it... By KevinDavitt5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD Caregivers...If you have a loved one with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you may find yourself becoming a caregiver.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Causes & Risk Factors...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is often caused by inhaling irritants.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
The Foggy Brain Dead Zone...Do your pulmonary rehabilitation exercises.... By michelle.vincent5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
New Doctor, New Perspective...The doctor was intrigued at the idea of a COPD diagnosis based off one x-ray and a pulmonary function test.... By Steven Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Getting Diagnosed with COPD...All of this long-lasting thick liquid in her lungs was a sign that the cilia in her pulmonary system were not clearing out as fast as they should.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
