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
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
The Buzz of Exercising...Using the books from my Pulmonary Rehab I carried on exercising at home... Wow! What a buzz I get!... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
The Weather Outside Is Frightful for Those of Us Living With COPD...I think my next step is to start online pulmonary rehab again.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 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
Diagnosis: COPD...She also tells you what to expect when you take your other pulmonary testing. The big day is here.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD and Sleep Apnea...I sleep better, and my pulmonary hypertension improved as well.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
How Do You Feel About the Word “COPDer”?...COPDer: (plural- COPDers) One who suffers from COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Allow me to use COPDer in a few sentences.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments42 comments
Find Your Community with Inspire...Discussion topics range from breathing problems, oxygen, pulmonary rehab and more. ... By American Lung Association1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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
Blueness of the Lips or Fingernail Beds...Cyanosis is also one of the symptoms of pulmonary hypertension.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
The Transplant Evaluation Request...Many times your pulmonary physician will have a good idea of your case.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Travel Tips and Precautions for COPD Patients...Ask your pulmonary doctor for any directions he can give you, depending on what your mode of transport is and the distance you will be traveling.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 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
“What It's Like to Live with COPD?”...Keeping up with medical treatments, prescriptions, therapies, rehabilitation - can be very expensive.... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Cystic Fibrosis?...However, a test called pulmonary function test (PFT) showing airflow limitation is now considered the best test for diagnosing COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Sharing my COPD Journey!...While exercise has been a significant part of my rehabilitation, I don’t believe it is the most important.... By Russell Winwood2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
“If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It.”...The staff (physical therapists, nurses) at the rehabilitation facility I attend are constantly reminding us to “breath through your nose and out through... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 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
