Depression and COPD Part I...In his article “Overview of the prevalence, impact, and management of depression and anxiety in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,” in the International... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 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
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
The Link Between Urinary Incontinence and COPD...Everyone has experienced urinary incontinence at some point in their life, but people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are more likely... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Lung Transplants And COPD...By 1983, a 58-year-old man with pulmonary fibrosis was chosen to be patient number 43.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Exercise, Self-Discipline, and COPD...When my doctor sent me to pulmonary rehab, I didn’t have to worry about being disciplined.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Have Peace of Mind with Lung Cancer Screening...Between staying on top of breathing treatments, going to pulmonary rehabilitation and receiving important vaccinations that can prevent lung disease, COPD... By American Lung Association1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Symptoms of COPD, Some May Be Surprising...COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, which is the third leading cause of death in the United States.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
COPD Treatment Guidelines...People with COPD are strongly encouraged to take part in a pulmonary rehabilitation program to help them manage their stable disease.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
My struggle with doctors...I moved to Arizona, was referred to a pulmonologist and he took a battery of pulmonary function tests found I am in the moderate phase of COPD.... By dawnish1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Complete Surprise...My pulmonary function test was within normal. My symptoms mostly minimal, but just don't go away. The congestion is most noticeable.... By susanh1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Incorporate Yoga Into Your Daily Routine for Some COPD Benefits...Here are two commonly used in both yoga and in pulmonary rehab.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Tomorrow is My Birthday...Lamas who is a pulmonary and critical care physician, for the New York Times, and is entitled “When Is a Transplant Worth It?”... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
What Is Polycythemia? ...It may also increase your risk of developing pulmonary hypertension. This is where you develop high blood pressure inside your lungs.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Basics For Caregivers: Terminology...You could respond something like this: "COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Don't Want to Wear Oxygen Because I Don't Want to Get Dependent on it...I would also suggest talking to your doctor or even your pulmonary rehab therapist if you have one.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments58 comments
Rose Colored Glasses...Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Yes, it’s irreversible.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Day In A Life With COPD...We don’t have pulmonary rehab here, so I find exercises on You Tube, do my physical therapy exercises or I get creative and do my own.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Carol Kirker...After 30 days in an induced coma and another 30 in a pulmonary hospital, life was now drastically changed with a Stage 4 Emphysema diagnosis.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Shocked...Last I was checked about 3 years ago, I was diagnosed at Stage 1 via CT scan and pulmonary testing.... By dcsharon1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
