Respiratory Rehabilitation...A mere 3 days after a month long stay in the hospital, the specialist’s office called. They had a request from the hospital for an immediate opening. They would accommodate... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
COPD Lexicon: Emphysema Terms To Know...It’s where alveoli and pulmonary capillaries exchange gases. Carbon dioxide leaves capillaries and enters alveoli.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
COPD, Obesity and Me...If you have an opportunity to go to Pulmonary Rehab, do go. That can make such a difference and they would help you with coordinated exercise.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
10 Tips to Help You Cope with COPD...Being told you have a lung disease like COPD can be a frightening experience. The idea it’s associated with being short of breath and that it forces you to make... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments50 comments
The Benefits of Respiratory Therapists...Today, the gold standard for diagnosing COPD is the pulmonary function test (PFT).... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Why Is Supplemental Oxygen Beneficial?...This eventually leads to another complication called pulmonary hypertension.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Tips for Living With COPD...Pulmonary rehabilitation is an educational program for people with COPD.... By LaurenL2 min readBookmark for later
The Truth as it Comes...Now I work at my own pace, following the COPD Pulmonary Rehab program with dumbells exercise pedals and steps.... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Explaining Emphysema - Part 1: Risk Factors & Symptoms...Emphysema, is an obstructive pulmonary disease. The 'obstructive' refers to the inability to exhale a sufficient amount of air with each breath.... By Leon Lebowitz, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication Survey...Treatment is a big part of managing a chronic (long-term) health condition like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Heart Failure: Learning the Signs and Symptoms...Blood may get backed up into your lungs, causing fluid in your lungs (pulmonary edema).... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Glass of Wine With COPD...Reaching out to her pulmonary doctor, we learned that a nightly glass would not interfere with her albuterol.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
My Cardiologist...And, hopefully, because I think I’m preaching to the choir by now, we know that regular physical activity (pulmonary rehabilitation !!!)... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
When the Doctor Leaves Questions...At this point my wife is looking for other pulmonary doctors on our insurance and looking at making me an appointment.... By Steven Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
COPD Lexicon: Basic Terms To Know...Pulmonary. This refers to the lungs. “COPD is a pulmonary disease.” Disease. A disorder or malady. It may be chronic or acute. Acute.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Why COPD Awareness Matters...Some people don’t even know that the word pulmonary means "related to or affecting the lungs" 2.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Pre-COPD?...At least once a week, I check my sources for anything new regarding chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
How Can Doctors Tell If It Is Asthma, COPD, or Both?...Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT): If there’s time, then you ought to have a pulmonary function test (PFT) done.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Denial Isn't A River In Egypt...COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Learning How Other Countries Work With Medication...I can only imagine how difficult it is for those who cannot access a pulmonary rehab program.... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
