COPD & Emphysema Support Group
COPD is a progressive disease characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. Emphysema is characterized by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue, destruction of structures supporting the alveoli and of capillaries feeding the alveoli. Both have symptoms that include shortness of breath, among other respiratory troubles. If you are a COPD or Emphysema sufferer, join...
ScienceDaily (Nov. 18, 2010)
Medications do not have a chance to fight health problems if they are taken improperly or not taken at all. Non-adherence to medications costs thousands of lives and billions of dollars each year in the United States alone, according to the New England Healthcare Institute. Now, researchers at the University of Missouri have developed an intervention strategy that is three times more effective than previously studied techniques at improving adherence in patients.
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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101117104526.htm
With our COPD meds its very important to be consistent, take your meds at the same time each day and dont skip doses, this keeps us breathing well.
Love To All,
Holly
Medications do not have a chance to fight health problems if they are taken improperly or not taken at all. Non-adherence to medications costs thousands of lives and billions of dollars each year in the United States alone, according to the New England Healthcare Institute. Now, researchers at the University of Missouri have developed an intervention strategy that is three times more effective than previously studied techniques at improving adherence in patients.
Want to read more:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101117104526.htm
With our COPD meds its very important to be consistent, take your meds at the same time each day and dont skip doses, this keeps us breathing well.
Love To All,
Holly
Advair and Spiriva. I can not afford both. Friday, my primary care gave
me some samples. It is hit and miss on me using both meds.