Morning Headaches...Morning headaches are a symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for many people living with the condition.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Why Did I Become A Respiratory Therapist?...This shift meant that the patients I found myself caring for as a respiratory therapist were predominantly those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Romancing a Cigarette, Part 2...It got so bad again that my doctor sent me to National Jewish where I was diagnosed with COPD, exercise-induced asthma, and pulmonary hypertension.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
COPD, A Family Disease...You have found out though, that COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Not Only My Lungs Part II...Now, this swelling, called edema, can be linked to heart and lung problems like pulmonary hypertension.... By michelle.vincent4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Pharmacists Can Help People With COPD...Managing a condition like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) calls for an entire team.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery...After reading a lot of stories most of which sounded a lot like me (hospitalization, oxygen, pulmonary rehab), seven weeks ago I had lung volume reduction... By gbeards1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
COPD Symptoms...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may cause different symptoms for different people.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Nutritional Counseling and Weight Management...This is why nutritional counseling is an important part of managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
COPD Caregivers...If you have a loved one with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you may find yourself becoming a caregiver.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Causes & Risk Factors...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is often caused by inhaling irritants.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
my COPD...I have completed 18 weeks of pulmonary rehab, which helped but I am tired all the time.... By 3d5ex51 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
MOST EFFECTIVE DRUGS FOR COPD...I visited my pulmonary doctor today and he was overjoyed at the improvement in my COPD issues from the last treatment, at which time he prescribed prednisone... By CommunityMember39891 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
New to COPD...I asked how do we know for sure, and she did tell me to see a specialist, so I am scheduled to see a pulmonary specialist... By MASUTTON041 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
40 Undeniable Truths About Great COPD Doctors...They know at what point you would benefit from pulmonary rehabilitation. ... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
10 Tips For Managing COPD...Many doctors are now prescribing pulmonary rehabilitation. Here, experts will teach you how best to manage your COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Winter of Our Discontent: Part II...Take, for instance, this online article from The International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 2014; 9: 1101–1110.... By michelle.vincent5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Not "Just" a Cough?...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term that is used to describe a group of lung conditions that, among other things, make it difficult... By Leon Lebowitz, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Ask the Advocates: Assistive Devices...We asked our health leader team which assistive devices or tools work best for their chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lifestyle.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Yupelri (revefenacin)...Yupelri® (revefenacin) is a medicine used as an ongoing (maintenance) treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
