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...Drug delivery mechanisms using aerosols are an integral part of the treatment of respiratory disorders such as COPD....

...The end of each year brings on seasonal festivities with lots of visiting and socializing....

...I read. A lot. I used to have a 90-minute commute by train to my job - both ways - and I might read 2 or 3 paperback pulp fiction...

...“The Causes and Consequences of Seasonal Variation in COPD Exacerbations,” Gavin C. Donaldson and Jadwiga A....

...But despite the seasonal stressors, many individuals noted they receive additional support from their friends and family during this time of year. 73%...

...Before COPD, fall was always my favorite season....

...Researchers learned that inhaled steroids were both safe and effective for controlling asthma....

...In premature infants, a high concentration of oxygen is a factor in causing a disorder known as retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)....

...There are more than 7,000 rare diseases affecting more than 30 million Americans....

...But, there is increasing evidence that COPD is more than just a lung disorder....

...Most days I must coax myself into showering. It’s as if I am coaxing a child, trying to get them to see my way. Most of us know it is...

...I do know some Alpha patients with only one defective gene who also infuse....

...Some are good to take all year long, while others are just for the season....

...For example, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is a very rare genetic disorder that causes insufficient protein development within the liver....

...With Alpha-1 being a rare genetic disorder, would there be anyone else out there like me?...

...Be sure to have your rescue inhaler with you at all times and have a plan of what to do if it isn’t effective....

...Today, inhaled corticosteroids are both safe and effective for controlling COPD....

...Spring and fall have become my favorite seasons....