Different COPD Treatments Tried...Pulmonary rehab can be a very beneficial treatment option for people living with COPD.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Community Feedback: Types of Exercise for COPD...“I go to pulmonary rehab.”... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
Tai Chi for COPD - An Alternative to Pulmonary Rehab...But pulmonary rehabilitation is an approach that is noninvasive.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Elizabeth Moffett...I started up a Pulmonary Rehab at the local hospital where I live and ran that before COVID hit.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Lifestyle Changes Overview...During a pulmonary rehabilitation program, patients learn about good hygiene practices including:... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
A form of COPD...Pulmonary fibrosis is what I have. My Doctor says that I have lost 50% of my oxygen intake. I currently am taking Entreposage and Trelegy Ellipta.... By questerfuse1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
How Telehealth Could Help Keep Your COPD More Stable...Unfortunately, pulmonary rehab programs are not always widely available, depending on where you live.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Grace Anne Dorney Koppel & Ted Koppel Raise Awareness for COPD on CBS Morning News...They emphasized the need for increased access to pulmonary rehab, early screening for COPD and significant lack of funding for COPD.... By Ann D. Cuccia, MPH RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Pulmonary Rehab...I went to my evaluation for pulmonary rehab....Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
Exercising with COPD...For this reason, planning and following an exercise routine is a key part of a pulmonary rehabilitation program.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Quitting Smoking...Quitting smoking is the most important thing that a person with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can do to manage the disease.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Treating and Managing COPD...Pulmonary rehab may include: Some people with COPD use natural remedies as complementary therapies to help reduce COPD symptoms.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
What's in Your Toolbox? (Part 1)...Many pulmonary rehab programs offer a maintenance program after completion for a small fee.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Tips for Managing COPD Pain...Pain management is an important part of treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), yet so often, the medical support system may overlook... By Leon Lebowitz, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
COPD Management Strategies...Studies have shown the benefits of Pulmonary rehabilitation programs for COPD patients.... By Russell Winwood3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)...They gave me oxygen but I'd heard about a pulmonary rehab program at NY Presbyterian.... By bunnymusic601 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Do This, Don't Do That...Your doctor may refer you to a pulmonary rehabilitation program if there is one in your area.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Did You Know......Whether you have COPD, or know someone who does, these 25 facts can open your eyes to the vast world of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is a Diffusion Test (DLCO)? ...A common test in the COPD community is a pulmonary function test (PFT).... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Trying to remain positive when the unknown outweighs the known...I have requested a handicap placard for my car as well as a script to participate in pulmonary rehab and still nothing.... By CommunityMember36e8fb1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
