COPD Stages...If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), your doctor may have told you which stage you are in.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Scared to Talk about COPD...One day, I just looked her in in the eye and asked if she was going to make an appointment with the pulmonary rehabilitation clinic. She told me no.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Stages of Grief with COPD...Even after the doctor called it on her visit to find out why she was having lung pain, we just talked about everything BUT pulmonary illness.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Motivator...He even feels motivated to go to pulmonary rehab. Are you motivated? Do you see how important it is to be motivated in your COPD life?... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Starting Your Treatment With Spiriva...Spiriva, also known as tiotropium, is a common drug used in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Canadian Pharmacist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Increase In Mucus and Change In Color...A change in the mucus produced by the lungs is a very common symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Five Common Triggers for Shortness of Breath...List any episodes of shortness of breath, and over a little time, with the help of your pulmonary physician, you should be able to see some patterns.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
What is the difference between Albuterol and Ipratropium bromide?...Both Albuterol and Ipratropium bromide are common medicines that help you breathe when you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Is it Time for You to Start Supplemental Oxygen Therapy?...There are 2 ways a doctor can measure your blood oxygen levels: There are also pulmonary function tests that can further measure the effectiveness of... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Differences In COPD...Readers post about their doctor appointments, as well as the wait until they can have their CT Scan, Pulmonary Function Test and more.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Does Your Primary Care Doctor Really Care?...She referred mom to a pulmonary specialist, and encouraged her to get back on the nicotine gum. I was there to make sure mom understood everything.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
An Action Plan Is Hope for the Future...Hope for the future began with a pulmonary rehabilitation program. Improvement in my breathing was noticeable within a few sessions.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
COPD 101: What Is COPD?...COPD is an acronym for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It’s an umbrella term for lung diseases that cause persistent airflow limitation.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Heart Month Review...Much the same as respiratory rehab, where they teach us how to live with pulmonary problems and keep us safe.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
What Happens If I Am Denied A Lung Transplant?...Talk to your pulmonary physician about all of your options, as there may be more once you get closer to really exploring the options.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) for COPD...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of diseases that cause breathing problems.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
COPD Mystic: Predicting Our Future...I do believe, after years of studying genetics, researchers find ways of blocking the chemicals that contribute to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Not Only My Lungs Part I...The most common one is cardiovascular disease and men tend to have it, along with irregular heartbeat and pulmonary heart failure, more than women.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Targeted Lung Denervation: Promising New Treatment for COPD...The second study, reported in the International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease this past December, was designed to further test the safety... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Celebrate the Small Stuff...If you went for a swim, or went to pulmonary rehab, or went to the store, good for you. If you're able to work, good for you.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments