Confusion and COPD...Maybe your doctor would recommend pulmonary rehab! I believe that the mind stays alive when it’s challenged.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What A Difference A Haircut Makes...This COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, often reminds a person that he/she has had to give up so many things that they enjoyed.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Absurdity of My COPD Life...Dealing with one chronic illness, such as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is enough. Yeah, well, that didn’t go as planned.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
COPD and Bloating...If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you may expect symptoms like being short of breath or coughing.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments81 comments
The Forgotten Exercise...When we talk about rehab, exercising, and getting into shape, the focus is often on the movement of arms and legs and on how we can build muscle, repetition by... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Accepting COPD...I also went to the Pulmonary Rehab gym which, besides getting in better shape at 75, I look and feel better and stronger.... By maxinepotts2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Emphysema and Confusion...Basically stage three but further pulmonary testing to follow in next two weeks due to current sinus infection.... By brucifer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Yupelri (revefenacin)...Yupelri® (revefenacin) is a medicine used as an ongoing (maintenance) treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
PDE4 Inhibitors and Methylxanthines...Both may be used to treat people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Summer Heat, Humidity, and Air Quality as COPD Triggers...If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you may find that certain aspects of summer make your symptoms worse.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Fear of Failing As An Advocate...The biggest mistake that I made in this situation was that I did not take this incident immediately to her pulmonary doctor. ... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Recognizing Rare Diseases...Even a lot of physicians including pulmonary doctors and respiratory therapists didn't know what Alpha-1 was.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Which COPD Medications are Best for You?...Some drugs interact, and your medical provider, respiratory therapist, pulmonary doctor, or pharmacist all work together to create the formula that is... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
COPD Tests and Diagnosis (Part 1)...Part 2 will discuss Pulmonary Testing and more! Have a BED (breathe easy day) and BEN (breathe easy night)... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Option for People With COPD: High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Vests...These treatments are specifically approved for people with severe COPD and other pulmonary diseases.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Statistics...It is estimated that more than 250 million people in the world may have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Tudorza Pressair (aclidinium bromide inhalation powder)...Tudorza® Pressair® (aclidinium bromide inhalation powder) is a prescription drug used to treat some people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Let’s Look Into Our Future...A future where living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) takes a turn for the better.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
My Emphysema Journey...The doctor set me on my journey with oxygen at night, a daily inhaler, and a stint at pulmonary rehab.... By viveggen2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
There’s an app for COPD? (Part 1)...apparent that it’s designed to be used by Doctors and other healthcare professionals to provide treatment and manage patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
