Four Things All COPD Patients Should Have...It may involve participating in pulmonary rehabilitation.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
COPD and Memory Loss...“...people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are about twice as likely to develop mild cognitive impairment -- and chances are it... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Choking and Aspirations with COPD...On Medpage Today, it was cited that “poor coordination between swallowing and breathing, in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may increase risk... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Cigarette Maker Transitioning to Inhalers?...Then, at the other end of that process, they'll sell you an inhaler for your COPD [chronic obstructive pulmonary disease], which they gave you, essentially... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Happy COPD New Year...It could make a difference for my other health issues as well: asthma, pulmonary hypertension, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, reflux, sleep apnea, and more... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
COPD Statistics and What They Mean for You...COPD is an acronym that stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary (Lung) Disease.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Similarities Between Asthma and COPD...Both diseases may be diagnosed with a test called a pulmonary function test (PFT). With asthma it shows airflow limitation that is reversible.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Can't I?...COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. This disease causes an obstruction of airflow, which makes it more difficult to breathe.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD Overload...Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Emphysema. Chronic Bronchitis. There are days I feel I am suffering from an overload of my disease.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments48 comments
Fatigue: The Silent Symptom...Regardless of pulmonary symptoms, higher reports of fatigue were associated with lower levels of perceived quality of life, and greater feelings of depression... By Stephanie Huston3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Pulmonary Rehab: The Best Therapy for Me...My Dr. recommended pulmonary rehab.... By jlinville1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Medical Review Board...She sees patients with pulmonary diseases and critical illness, and she specializes in interstitial lung disease.... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for later
Is That All There Is?...When I was in the pulmonary rehab hospital after almost losing my life to this disease, the medical staff was surprised at how quickly I went home.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
RSV in the News...Older adults, those over 65, and people with weakened immune systems or chronic health conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Advair Diskus (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder)...Advair Diskus is a type of drug used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
What Are Flutter Valves and Acapellas? ...People most familiar with them may include patients with cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, and COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Trelegy Ellipta (fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium, and vilanterol inhalation powder)...Trelegy Ellipta (fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium, and vilanterol inhalation powder) is a prescription inhaler used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Russell Winwood...After rebuilding my life from my stroke, I was hit with yet another health issue at 45 – COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Odds & Ends (Part 2)...And the staff at my pulmonary rehabilitation facility strictly enforces the use of antiseptic wipes after we use the various exercise equipment there (... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Treatment For Early Stage COPD...Pulmonary rehabilitation is often prescribed for those in the later stages (stages 3-4) of COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
