Asthma/ COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS)...You should also be encouraged to quit smoking, as this has been shown to slow the progression of the disease.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Never Give Up...But I can do things to slow down the progression by keeping my mental health and exercising daily.... By CATHY19551 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Does It All Mean?...Some questions to ask and a potential progression are as follows: Stage 2 is the moderate stage.... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
So You Have COPD......You really can almost halt the progression now you know.... By derekc3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Starting Anew...Sometimes, living this COPD life, as well as a life of chronic illness, makes it difficult to find things to look forward to. Many live a life where every day... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Sleep Apnea and COPD...I have lost many family members to COPD and lung cancer so I am ready to fight hard to try and slow down the progression of this,lung disease....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
We Learn From Each Other...It can be so hard to hear that we have COPD, whether it’s Stage 1 or Stage 4. Too often when we get the diagnosis, no one explains to us... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Preventing & Managing COPD Exacerbations...But, to prevent or at least slow down the progression of your disease, it's important to take whatever actions you can to prevent flare-ups from occurring... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Why Quitting Smoking Can Prolong Your Life...The curve shows that quitting smoking, no matter when you quit, slows the progression of the disease and prolongs life.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Take On The Importance Of COPD Advocacy...This is important because an early diagnosis followed by aggressive treatment is the best way to slow the progression of this disease.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Early Stage of Emphysema...Sadly there is no cure, only things you can do to slow the progression of the disease.... By jeanz611 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
What Is Pulmonary Fibrosis?...And, also like COPD, getting to a proper diagnosis is key to slowing disease progression.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Could Statins Improve COPD Outcomes?...Standard treatments can lessen symptoms and slow the progression at times but do not cure the underlying disease.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Expert Answers: What is Spirometry and PFT?...Besides diagnosis, it is also used to determine the progression of a disease and response to treatment.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COPD in America 2015...Next A desire to stop or slow down the progression of COPD was also a common topic for which respondents felt they lacked information.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COPD 101: What Is COPD?...The good news is that this progression can be slowed and symptoms controlled. You can live a long life full of quality.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Long Can We Live With Stage 4 COPD...So, what are some of the things that we can do to slow down the progression of COPD if we haven't already: In conclusion, we should not dwell... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Chronic lung diseases: prospects for regeneration and repair...To halt or reverse disease progression and achieve lung regeneration, there is a need for earlier identification and treatment of these diseases....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Navigating COPD in 2023: A Year in Review...However, the 10 proactive actions listed above can help slow the progression, leading to a better, longer life despite your diagnosis.Leaving the house... By COPD.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Invisible vs Visible Aspects of COPD...COPD, much like asthma, is an invisible illness. It involves inhaling invisible substances that cause invisible changes to occur inside the lungs, and sometimes cause invisible symptoms. This invisible nature... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments27 comments