Sleeping Problems Linked to COPD...However, people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can sometimes have trouble sleeping.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
COPD Basics...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic (long-term) disease that makes it difficult to breathe.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium bromide inhalation spray) and Spiriva HandiHaler (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder)...Spiriva® is a medicine that is approved to treat those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Advice for a Newly Diagnosed COPD Patient...Pulmonary rehab is a great place to do that; most insurance covers it.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
COPD Myths vs. Facts...There are a number of treatment approaches, including medication, pulmonary rehabilitation, supplemental oxygen and so on.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Breathlessness vs. Oxygen Saturation with COPD: Understanding the Difference...Pulmonary rehab can be beneficial in teaching you how to avoid and/or deal with this symptom.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments114 comments
Knew It Was Likely, But Thought I'd Have More Time!...I was also diagnosed with Pulmonary Hypertension which I have as a result of my COPD.... By 6hjeu2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Severe COPD...Stent in my leg that is clogged up 95% ,they said my LUNG Doctor does not recommend Surgery at this time because I have Servers COPD, TOMORROW I GO TO... By beverlydemarco1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Acute Exacerbations...A chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) exacerbation happens when someone’s symptoms suddenly get much worse than normal.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Odds & Ends...That’s why, when I can’t make it to my pulmonary therapy (it’s a bit of a drive), I can get to the mall (10 minutes).... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Symbicort (budesonide and formoterol fumarate dehydrate)...Symbicort® (budesonide and formoterol fumarate dehydrate) is a medicine that contains multiple drugs for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits...For example, cancers, heart failure, and cystic fibrosis all have different lists of what qualifies as a disability.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Lack of COPD Symptoms...She referred me to a pulmonary doctor. I delayed going for a few months as I felt whatever the pulmonary doctor would find would not be good.... By seburnworth033 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Community Feedback: Relief For Rib Cramping...Taking part in a pulmonary rehab program and practicing breathing strategies can be an important part of managing COPD.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Remembering When...Possibly start pulmonary rehab or even find someone to do daily walks with. He could maybe set me up with an appointment to see a nutritionist.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Helping a Pet Owner With COPD...COPD is an acronym for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, with four stages.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Why Don’t We Follow Doctors' Orders? - Part 2...My primary doctor prescribed pulmonary rehab for me, but again, it was 90 miles away.... By michelle.vincent4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Expert Answers: Finding a Cure...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is a relatively common disease with millions of people affected by it around the world.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Therapy and a COPD Diagnosis...Just like they prescribe us our first meds, pulmonary rehab, etc.... By Jackie English4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments41 comments
Determined...Someone from respiratory came into my hospital room to tell me about pulmonary rehab for later after I got stronger. 2 months later I went to pulmonary... By 6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
