New here and a few questions...So does anyone know by any change is bilateral pulmonary scaring always equals pulmonary fibrosis?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingDiagnosis
What Is Cystic Fibrosis?...However, a test called pulmonary function test (PFT) showing airflow limitation is now considered the best test for diagnosing COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Awaiting tests & diagnosis, oxygen saturation question, very distressed...Walked out the door, googled fibrosis of lungs... that one is fast and terminal.... but a doc on a Stop Smoking forum has since told me i can't have...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
My Experience With an Alpha-1 Liver Study...I have stage 1 fibrosis and fatty liver. When it gets to stage 4, they consider it stage 1 cirrhosis.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Recognizing Rare Diseases...Alpha-1 has caused me to get emphysema, liver fibrosis, circulation problems, and much more.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Antibiotics, Mucolytics, and Opioids...Some types of drugs are commonly used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). One of these is called a bronchodilator.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later
Swelling...How do pulmonary hypertension and cor pulmonale cause swelling?... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Expert Answers: Relief for Swollen Ankles...Cor pulmonale is caused by long-term pulmonary hypertension. What is pulmonary hypertension?... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What Is Pulmonary Hypertension? ...A good way to monitor your pulmonary blood pressure is by determining your pulmonary artery pressure (PAP). ... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
4 Amazing Benefits of Home Oxygen Therapy...This causes a condition called cor pulmonale. Both of these studies showed LTOT significantly reduced pulmonary hypertension.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Respiratory Rehab Lessons Learned...Each class is about an hour long and is usually led by a (PT) Physio Therapist, under the direction of a Pulmonary Specialist.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Expert Answers: Pulmonary Rehabilitation...Pulmonary rehabilitation can help you with many aspects of such a program.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Links Between COPD and Heart Failure...OSA may cause hypoxemia, pulmonary hypertension, and right heart failure.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Causes Pulmonary Hypertension?...Your body responds to this by constricting pulmonary blood vessels.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Super Charging Your Pulmonary Rehabilitation!...Once you have finished pulmonary rehab, it’s vital to keep up the momentum.... By Russell Winwood2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What is Sarcoidosis?...About 90% of those diagnosed with sarcoidosis also have pulmonary sarcoidosis. The remainder of this article will be about pulmonary sarcoidosis.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program...Pulmonary rehabilitation programs can be very helpful for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Other Lung Conditions: Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, and Lung Cancer...Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a lung condition caused by a mutated gene, the cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator protein (CTFR).... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Exercising With Resistance Bands (Part 1)...Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Check out part 2 and part 3! In December of 2019, I asked my doctor to be admitted to a respiratory... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Exercising With Resistance Bands (Part 3)...Editor's note: This is part 3 of a series. Check out part 1 and part 2. Lots of anticipation led to my second attempt at respiratory rehab. Due to the... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
