Can People With COPD Undergo General Anesthesia?...General anesthesia can be inevitable depending on the medical procedure being performed. People with COPD may have extra concerns about anesthesia due...reactions15comments
Prevalence of COPD in Women...More than 15 million people in the United States live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Women may be at a higher...reactionscomments
COPD and Severe Weather Preparedness...As a caregiver, I tend to adopt the mindset of a Boy Scout: "Always be prepared." Modern technology assisting in weather prediction...reactions4comments
A Quality COPD Nurse Can Make All the Difference...Have you ever had a great nurse? One that you feel went above and beyond to help you feel more comfortable? I...reactionscomments
Professional Caregiving vs. Family Caregiving...At the same time my job as a caregiver for my family was beginning to grow beyond providing care on an as-needed...reactionscomments
Community Feedback: Relief For Rib Cramping...Have you ever had muscle spasms or cramping around the ribcage, also known as rib cramps? Even though many of our COPD...reactions27comments
Questions To Ask Your Doctor After Your Diagnosis ...So, you’ve had that appointment. The one you were told you have a diagnosis of COPD. You’ve had time to ponder it...reactions14comments
Swelling...People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may have swelling in their ankles, legs, and feet. This kind of swelling is not...
Expert Answers: Pain Relief with COPD...Lately, many of our community members have been talking about pain as it relates COPD. So we asked our experts. Check out...reactions27comments
This or That: Mesh or Jet Nebulizers...Given the variety of options available for nebulizers today, I believe this to be a reasonable question. Which is better: mesh nebulizers...reactions20comments
Understanding Barrel Chest With COPD...If you have COPD or care for someone who does, you probably are aware of the four most common symptoms of this...reactions14comments
Expert Answers: Showering With COPD...Many people in the community have talked about the discomfort and challenges of showering when one has COPD. So we asked our...reactions38comments
COPD-Friendly Foods...For those of us that have COPD, eating is not always an easy task. Sometimes it is the stomach that is upset...reactions19comments
Interpreting Oxygen Levels...Doctors will often monitor your oxygen levels. These can be monitored by using a pulse oximeter. You can monitor your own oxygen...reactions60comments
11 Tips to Prevent Respiratory Infections...If you are worried about getting sick from respiratory infections like cold, flu, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), it is important to...reactions9comments
Over-the-Counter Mucus Secretion Drugs: Do They Really Work?...As a pharmacist, I am often asked whether over-the-counter mucus secretion drugs are beneficial for people with COPD. Some people with COPD...reactions9comments
What is the difference between Albuterol and Ipratropium bromide?...Both Albuterol and Ipratropium bromide are common medicines that help you breathe when you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Many of...reactions7comments
Researchers Find Pathway to Potential New COPD Treatment: Necroptosis...Researchers continue to work overtime to learn more about COPD. A recent study links COPD with a certain kind of cell death...reactions16comments
It's a Pain...Shortness of breath is one of the most common symptoms of COPD. Many people who have COPD feel like their chest is...reactions52comments
Persistent Cough...Coughing is a normal reaction our bodies use to clear irritants or mucus from the lungs. But sometimes coughing can be a...
