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
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis...My husband has IPF and emphysema and on lung transplant list is there anyone else waiting patient or care giver that can give me practical advice? Many thanks... By 4w0skg1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 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
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
Video: Move That Body...I have written much over the last decade about COPD, and my personal fight with it, how it is possible to improve our lives despite our illness, and of the... By derekc1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 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
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
Spotlight On Interstitial Lung Diseases...Many people with pulmonary fibrosis are put on a lung transplant list and encouraged to enroll in ILD clinical trials.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 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
Why Is Supplemental Oxygen Beneficial?...This eventually leads to another complication called pulmonary hypertension.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 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
Denial Isn't A River In Egypt...COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.... By Janet Plank3 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
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
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
