Links Between COPD and Anxiety...Pulmonary rehabilitation may help teach strategies for staying physically and socially active, thereby helping to reduce both COPD and anxiety symptoms... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Experiencing COPD...Exercise is part of every day as taught in pulmonary rehab. I do my best to take care of my home and myself.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Can COPD Cause a Loss of Smell and Taste?...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is actually a group of diseases. These diseases cause breathing-related problems and airflow blockage.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is The Placebo Effect?...Rather than asking the kids how they felt, pulmonary function tests were performed. This was important to eliminate the placebo effect.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Depression and COPD...People with chronic illnesses are prone to depression and those with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) are as well.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Why Does COPD Cause Fatigue? What’s The Solution? ...Many people with COPD have cachexia. 10-40% of people living with COPD also have a condition called “pulmonary cachexia syndrome.”... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Diagnosed With Alpha-1, Now What? (Part 1 of 3)...It’s a great place to start and then you can always bring any test results to a pulmonary doctor in your area or continue seeing that specialist if you... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Understanding COPD Trends...If you are living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), it may be a daily reminder that your lungs are working harder than usual to get your... By American Lung Association3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Adapting to COPD...Exercising on a regular basis is part of my COPD management and I have completed a pulmonary rehab program twice in six years.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Flu, RSV, and COVID-19: Differences Between 3 Respiratory Infections...For those with chronic health conditions like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart failure, or type 2 diabetes, protecting yourself... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
8 Things To Know About COPD Pain...Many experts agree that pulmonary rehabilitation, exercise, and staying active improve your overall physical well-being and reduce the feeling of shortness... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
COPD and Workplace Pollution...This kind of lung damage can cause chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The most common irritant that causes COPD is cigarette smoke.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Serevent Diskus (salmeterol xinafoate inhalation powder)...Serevent Diskus is a long-term maintenance treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Mental Health Conditions Linked to COPD...Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be very stressful. It can also make a person feel sad or frightened.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Atrovent HFA (ipratropium bromide)...It is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
My COPD Survival Guide...In six years, I have completed pulmonary rehab twice, each one comprised of twenty-one sessions.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Finding My Way Back...Pulmonary rehabilitation was my turning point. It provided that light at the end of the tunnel.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Questions for Your Pulmonologist...One of the more daunting tasks to most COPD patients is communicating with the pulmonary physician.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Striverdi Respimat (olodaterol)...Striverdi Respimat is a long-term maintenance treatment for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
New doctor...Hi, I have found a new pulmonary centre so I have a lung function test next Tuesday then a specialist will have a look.... By andy1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
