COPD and Exercise...My pulmonologist sent me to pulmonary rehab where I learned about the concept of muscle wasting.... By fr0van1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Exercising With Resistance Bands (Part 3)...Editor's note: This is part 3 of a series. Check out part 1 and part 2. Lots of anticipation led to my second attempt at respiratory rehab. Due to the... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Scattered Pulmonary Nodules & COPD...Hi. Just wanting to know if SPN & COPD the same? Are they linked? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTips & Advice
COPD and Exercise: Tips for Succeeding With Your Exercise Plan...You might not think COPD and exercise go well together, but actually they do. The fact is, exercise offers concrete benefits for all of us. This is true, whether we... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Mesenchymal Stem Cells in the Treatment of Subjects With Advance COPD...https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/pulmonary-medicine/news/regenerative-medicine-in-lung-diseases/mac-20483429...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Has anyone had any experience with pulmonary rehab with Carda Health?...Carda Health is virtual pulmonary rehab. I live in a county that doesn't have a pulmonologist or pulmonary rehab....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
Tips for Managing COPD Pain...Pain management is an important part of treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), yet so often, the medical support system may overlook... By Leon Lebowitz, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Year Was 1987: My 30 Years with COPD...I have journeyed many years with COPD. Next year will be an incredible 30 years since being first diagnosed by my then doctor. The year 1987 was much different to... By derekc4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Pursed Mouth Breathing Exercise ...Now you will know the best posture for pursed mouth breathing. It aids in expanding your chest and developing core strength. We start off by noticing your natural breath pace... By Karen Hoyt1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Respiratory Rehabilitation...A mere 3 days after a month long stay in the hospital, the specialist’s office called. They had a request from the hospital for an immediate opening. They would accommodate... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
The Benefits of Respiratory Therapists...Today, the gold standard for diagnosing COPD is the pulmonary function test (PFT).... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
The Better Breathers Club...Remarks about the importance of pulmonary rehab were echoed.... By KevinDavitt5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Metered Cryospray Improves Outcomes in Chronic Bronchitis in COPD...https://www.pulmonologyadvisor.com/home/topics/copd/metered-cryospray-improves-outcomes-in-chronic-bronchitis-in-copd/ Really like pulmonary advisor....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
My Story...Hello fellow COPD travelers. About 7 years ago, I was rushed to the hospital with pneumonia. I didn't even know I had it. Only sign was a severe pain in... By jimn1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Do I need to see a pulmonologist?...Went to my new primary doctor today, wanted referral to pulmonary doctor. Asked my new primary doctor for a referral to pulmonary doctor....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
What's in Your Toolbox? (Part 1)...Many pulmonary rehab programs offer a maintenance program after completion for a small fee.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
10 Tips to Help You Cope with COPD...Being told you have a lung disease like COPD can be a frightening experience. The idea it’s associated with being short of breath and that it forces you to make... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments50 comments
The Past and Outdoor Fun...As a continuation of my previous article, Getting Fit with Pulmonary Rehab, I wanted to discuss the past and also some outdoor fun.... By derekc2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments