Diagnosed in 2012 with emphysema by mistake....The CT came back with 3 pulmonary embolisms in my left lung and also there he did see the pneumonia too.... By leasafb1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
A life with COPD...I am 64, was diagnosed with COPD 6 years ago at that time I went to pulmonary therapy.... By sillygirladdie1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Acute Kidney Damage, COVID, Pneumonia, Sepsis...I’m now trying to do a Pulmonary Rehabilitation course.... By georgina1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Stage II...I am only on inhalers at this time and have never seen a pulmonary doctor, only my GP.... By penlor1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Avoiding Allergens and Irritants...pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits with COPD...COPD is evaluated in Section 3.02, under the heading “Chronic pulmonary insufficiency.”... By Mariah Z. Leach3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Long-Term Oxygen Use and COPD...Pulmonary rehabilitation (rehab) is another common treatment for COPD.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Knew It Was Likely, But Thought I'd Have More Time!...I was also diagnosed with Pulmonary Hypertension which I have as a result of my COPD.... By 6hjeu2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
At The Onset Of COPD...COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease which is an umbrella term used to describe progressive lung diseases including emphysema, chronic bronchitis... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Are the Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis?...A PE is a DVT complication that is caused by a blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries of the lungs.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Does It All Mean?...COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This disease is progressive and incurable.... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Who Qualifies For Home Oxygen?...As you probably know already, this is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It may consist of emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or both.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Severe COPD...Stent in my leg that is clogged up 95% ,they said my LUNG Doctor does not recommend Surgery at this time because I have Servers COPD, TOMORROW I GO TO... By beverlydemarco1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Lack of COPD Symptoms...She referred me to a pulmonary doctor. I delayed going for a few months as I felt whatever the pulmonary doctor would find would not be good.... By seburnworth033 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Determined...Someone from respiratory came into my hospital room to tell me about pulmonary rehab for later after I got stronger. 2 months later I went to pulmonary... By 6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
COPD Glossary...COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. A chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Education Is Key With COPD...There have been many studies verifying the benefits of pulmonary rehab. Still, not everyone with COPD has access to pulmonary rehab.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Spring Travel is Around the Corner!...and snowy winter can make anyone want to hibernate, and getting out of the house is even more difficult for individuals living with chronic obstructive pulmonary... By American Lung Association2 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
The Year Was 1987: My 30 Years with COPD...I have journeyed many years with COPD. Next year will be an incredible 30 years since being first diagnosed by my then doctor. The year 1987 was much different to... By derekc4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
