Severe Symptoms of COPD...People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) sometimes have severe symptoms.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Natural Remedies for COPD...Some people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) use natural remedies as part of their COPD treatment plan.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Meal Planning...For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), meal planning can help to make sure that they are consuming enough of the right kinds of... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Expert Answers: Medical Marijuana for COPD?...However, in the participants who only smoked marijuana, pulmonary function improved rather than diminished.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
The Lung Transplant Evaluation Team...Transplant Program Specialist - This person will work directly with your pulmonary physician at home, making sure that records are available and accurate... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Early Stages Of COPD: What To Know...I explain FEV1 in my post, “What Is Pulmonary Function Testing?”... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Pithy History Of COPD?...They described a condition called Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. This was a key moment in our COPD history.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Directions for Future Research...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects the lives of many millions of people around the world.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Imaging Tests...During testing for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), “spirometry” tests are always used to measure a person’s ability to breathe.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
COPD Medicines...Medicines are a key part of any treatment plan for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
What Are Your Thoughts on Zephyr® Valves?...Following the procedure, she engaged in pulmonary rehabilitation to further improve her respiratory health.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
5 Things To Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving...bronchitis were defined, and, in 1959, the similarities between the two conditions were recognized and lumped together under the acronym Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Some of Our First Thoughts...My mother was diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in 1997.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Four Things All COPD Patients Should Have...It may involve participating in pulmonary rehabilitation.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
COPD and Memory Loss...“...people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are about twice as likely to develop mild cognitive impairment -- and chances are it... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Choking and Aspirations with COPD...On Medpage Today, it was cited that “poor coordination between swallowing and breathing, in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may increase risk... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Cigarette Maker Transitioning to Inhalers?...Then, at the other end of that process, they'll sell you an inhaler for your COPD [chronic obstructive pulmonary disease], which they gave you, essentially... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Happy COPD New Year...It could make a difference for my other health issues as well: asthma, pulmonary hypertension, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, reflux, sleep apnea, and more... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
COPD Statistics and What They Mean for You...COPD is an acronym that stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary (Lung) Disease.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Similarities Between Asthma and COPD...Both diseases may be diagnosed with a test called a pulmonary function test (PFT). With asthma it shows airflow limitation that is reversible.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
