PDE4 Inhibitors and Methylxanthines...Both may be used to treat people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Statistics...It is estimated that more than 250 million people in the world may have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Tudorza Pressair (aclidinium bromide inhalation powder)...Tudorza® Pressair® (aclidinium bromide inhalation powder) is a prescription drug used to treat some people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
COPD with Lung Cancer...I found a new pulmonary doctor and a Cancer and Radiology/Oncology doctor.... By gjnino2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Bone and Muscle Conditions Linked to COPD...People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a higher risk of conditions that cause the bones and muscles to get weaker: Osteoporosis... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Persistent Cough...Having a persistent cough is a symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Chest Tightness...Chest tightness is a common symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
My COPD...Next week I'm attending my second pulmonary rehabilitation course, during the bleep test this week, it was decided that I may need oxygen to help me with... By jackieplum1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Rodfullerf's COPD Story...In Jan 2017 I was diagnosed with pulmonary embolism. It was the first time I had experienced shortness of breath.... By rodfullerf1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
COPD/emphysema...I take combivent, advair, and spiriva as well as the nebulizer and have done 2 pulmonary rehabs at MGH in the last 2 years.... By bobm1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Ask the Advocates: Withdrawing...My circle of friends is no longer there, though I have made a few special friends in the pulmonary rehab program.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
What Are Obstructive Sleep Apnea and CPAP?...Furthermore, one study showed that 65.9% of COPD patients participating in pulmonary rehabilitation have a diagnosis of sleep apnea.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Breathing Strategies for COPD...People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often have trouble breathing.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Staying Hydrated...Staying hydrated is a key part of managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This means drinking enough of the right liquids every day.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
COPD Stages...If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), your doctor may have told you which stage you are in.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Increase In Mucus and Change In Color...A change in the mucus produced by the lungs is a very common symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
What Are Blue Bloaters And Pink Puffers?...Today we know these are signs of right heart failure or cor pulmonale.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Vaccinations...Certain vaccinations are important for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Antibiotic Resistance and Side Effects...Many, many studies of antibiotic resistance and other negative, life time issues have been conducted but my pulmonary dr seems oblivious to them.... By jeanninewilber1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Top 10 Steps for Coping With COPD...Don't be afraid to ask about treatment alternatives or to request additional therapies such as pulmonary rehabilitation.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
