COPD Management Plan...Life with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be complex and hard to manage.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Discovery of Biomarker May Change COPD and Asthma Diagnosis and Treatment...Blood testing could help doctors diagnose asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the future.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Warning Signs of COPD...COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease which is a progressive disease. Progressive means that it can’t be reversed.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
COPD and Risk for Heart Disease...When it comes to managing pulmonary hypertension, oxygen therapy is the only available treatment.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Five Things to Ask Your Doctor About at Your Next Appointment...Here are few topics to bring up during your next appointment: Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs can be beneficial to those living with COPD.... By American Lung Association1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Should Do’s in a COPD World...You likely know that COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, an umbrella term that covers emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and the genetic... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
What Are Alveoli?...The process of inhaling and exhaling air is called pulmonary ventilation, or just ventilation. This process is essential for life.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Water Therapy for COPD Patients...And water-based exercise seems to have the most promise and is in line with the general goals of pulmonary rehabilitation.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Who Cares For Who With COPD?...COPD is a progressive lung disease that stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD and Lung Nodules...Cancerous pulmonary tumors grow rather quick and can double in size every four months.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
COPD vs. Aging (Part 2)...Pulmonary function tests, CT Scans, and/or x-rays have confirmed the presence of disease. We have possibly had exacerbations or pneumonia.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Community Feedback: Rib Cramping with COPD...The specialist in our facility that conducts our pulmonary function testing says that he sees a significant number of COPD patients with this complaint... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments51 comments
Pursed-Lips Are Not Just for Kissing!...So many of my patients in pulmonary rehab shared with me how this technique really helped them to feel a sense of control over their breathing.... By Ann D. Cuccia, MPH RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
What Is the Ideal Blood Pressure for an Individual With COPD?...High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition in those with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
COPD and Exercise...My pulmonologist sent me to pulmonary rehab where I learned about the concept of muscle wasting.... By fr0van1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Top 6 Favorite Strategies for Managing COPD...If you’ve ever been to a hospital for COPD, then you’ve probably met a respiratory therapist like me. Once we get you feeling better, the next goal is to make... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Asthma/ COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS)...This is an acronym for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Option for People With COPD: High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Vests...These treatments are specifically approved for people with severe COPD and other pulmonary diseases.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?...When this happens, it is called pulmonary embolism (PE). More than 200,000 people develop DVT in the United States every year.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Are Your Thoughts on Zephyr® Valves?...Following the procedure, she engaged in pulmonary rehabilitation to further improve her respiratory health.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
