COPD: Now What?...Ask too about pulmonary rehab, this is a wonderful program where they show you how to breathe, exercises you should do and more.... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
On Death and Dying: Part 1...I have COPD, which is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Under the COPD heading are emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and alpha-one deficiency.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Coping With COPD Flare-Ups...I try to be particularly conscious of this in my pulmonary work-out center, especially around now when everyone is coughing and sneezing (including me!... By KevinDavitt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Wendy123's Story...My pulmonary doctor says no more tests needed so he has essentially written me off. Symbicort helps .... By wendy1231 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Tips for Staying Healthy With Stage 3/Severe COPD...Pulmonary rehab can be especially helpful after lung surgery, but even if you have not had surgery, this team-centered approach can be beneficial in dealing... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
It Couldn’t Happen To Me...Time with a cardiologist for pulmonary hypertension as well. It was fairly easy to tell which medications were working and which weren’t.... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Expert Answers: Eye Problems and COPD...therapy, sometimes referred to as supplemental oxygen therapy, is a form of treatment often prescribed for patients diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
It's a Pain...Edema is often told to be caused by Pulmonary Hypertension (PAH) which causes the arteries from your heart to your lungs to narrow.... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments48 comments
Medications to Help Stop Smoking...For people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), quitting smoking is especially important.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Doctor search...My pulmonary expert is quite trustworthy if at times a bit more realistic about my condition than my PCP tends to be.... By jcupdike1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Finding Out Your COPD Stage...If you are diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), your doctor will also determine your COPD stage.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
COPD and Genetics...Having AAT deficiency causes a high risk of getting chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Corticosteroids...Corticosteroids are a type of medicine commonly used as part of a treatment plan for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
About Myself...I was going to pulmonary rehab help for a while. I gave up because I felt too tired to keep going. I was a smoker for 40 years.... By agv4b1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
To work or not...I recently began seeing a pulmonary MD back in August at the request of my Primary Dr.... By jillybean1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Don't Wait to Make Lifestyle Changes...The ER treated me and recommended a Pulmonary Dr. I was shocked! I was 52/53 years old and not overweight. I was active with work and life.... By dawne2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What could and did...This pulmonary Dr took over and knowing this patient had COPD 3rd stage with a pain pump implanted inside with the drug Fentynol plus taking 45 plus another... By raven2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Health Leaders...I had many appointments with Pulmonary Specialists, many different tests including, CT Scans, X Rays, breathing tests, blood tests, etc.... By Editorial Team 7 min readBookmark for later
Planning for the COPD Holidays...I, along with so many others have COPD - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This disease affects the lungs by obstructing the airflow.... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Pre Double Lung Transplant...Long story short my heart is good but sent me to critical care pulmonary. Was informed I needed double lung transplant.... By bamagirl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
