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
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
Community Views: The Most Unexpected COPD Symptoms...Shortness of breath is the most common symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments43 comments
Understanding Emphysema vs. Chronic Bronchitis...Did you know that COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and that it is an umbrella term for more than one chronic lung disorder?... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is a Portable Oxygen Machine in Your Future?...Your pulmonary doctor will request it and the doctor or your O2 provider will lend you the equipment.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments58 comments
Five Ways to Fight COPD Fatigue...You might also benefit from something called pulmonary rehabilitation.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments36 comments
Moving into Fall with COPD...For those that don’t know, COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Congratulations to New York State!...“Smoking is the leading cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).”... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My Lungs Are Doing a Flip-Flop: Part 1...We also discuss low oxygen at rest to decent PFTs (pulmonary function tests).... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Let's Talk COPD...That it's full name was Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.... By derekc3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Daliresp (roflumilast)...Daliresp (roflumilast) is used in adults with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Expert Answers: Medical Marijuana for COPD?...However, in the participants who only smoked marijuana, pulmonary function improved rather than diminished.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
The Lung Transplant Evaluation Team...Transplant Program Specialist - This person will work directly with your pulmonary physician at home, making sure that records are available and accurate... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Early Stages Of COPD: What To Know...I explain FEV1 in my post, “What Is Pulmonary Function Testing?”... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Pithy History Of COPD?...They described a condition called Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. This was a key moment in our COPD history.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Wolfsister003's story...Have emphysema and fibrosis - nothing like a double whammy. Took up stained glass before retiring, only to be stopped by my illness.... By wolfsister0031 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Four Things All COPD Patients Should Have...It may involve participating in pulmonary rehabilitation.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
5 Things To Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving...bronchitis were defined, and, in 1959, the similarities between the two conditions were recognized and lumped together under the acronym Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
