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- Overpaying for oxygen concentrators November 14, 2011 12:07 AMMedicare routinely advises seniors to rent home medical equipment when it would be far less expensive if they bought it. The government health program for seniors isn't alone in this...
- October 20, 2011 Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may benefit from treatment of cardiac autonomic dysfunction, as measured by heart rate variability (HRV). Although research has shown that patients with COPD have unpaired...
- October 28, 2011 (Honolulu, Hawaii) Two big clinical trials of mometasone furoate with formoterol (Dulera, Merck) found the combination safe and effective in improving the lung function of patients with moderate to very severe chronic obstructive...
- The New York Times Saturday, November 12, 2011 Health GuideExercise's Effects on the LungsPatients with chronic lung problems have difficulty exercising. Shortness of breath is a major limitation in most patients, but in about a third, muscle...
- The Best Low-Impact Exercises for COPDFun Fitness Activities for People With COPDCOPD symptoms may leave you dreading exercise, but the reality is that being active will help strengthen your lungs and body. Try these low-impact exercises to stay fit...
- COPD and Depression: How to CopeWhen you have COPD, depression can add to your already fragile emotional state. People who are depressed often feel disconnected from their family and friends, and tend to feel hopeless about ever feeling good. This...
- The 2012 Medicare premiums and deductibles were just announced.The new monthly Medicare Part B premium will be $99.90/month.For those of us who were paying $96.40, this means a $3.50 increase.For those newer enrollees who were paying either $110 or...
- Research Breakthrough That Paves The Way For Novel Therapies For Respiratory DiseasesMain Category: Respiratory / AsthmaAlso Included In: Stem Cell ResearchArticle Date: 31 Oct 2011 - 1:00 PDTScientists at A*STAR'S Genome Institute of Singapore...
- PFT Quick ReferenceSYSTEMATIC EVALUATION OF PFTsJeanne M. Ferrante, M.D.1. FEV1/FVC>70%= normal61-69%= mild obstruction45-60%= moderate obstruction< 45%= severe obstruction2. FEF 25-75 (reflects small airways disease)>79% predicted= normal60-79%...
- New Guidelines for Spotting, Treating COPD ReleasedTheir release highlights the growing prevalence of the breathing disease, experts sayPosted: August 1, 2011By Amanda GardnerHealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Aug. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Four of the world's...
- COPD and sleep: A delicate balance If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you may know all about chronic coughing, fatigue and wheezing. These problems are hard enough to deal with during the day, but they may get worse at night....
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- Brief from the August issue of ChestStudies have shown that family history is a risk factor for COPD, but have not accounted for family history of smoking. Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital, the University of Colorado, and National...
- 9 Signs You Should Fire Your DoctorStaying with a doctor you're not happy with is as harmful as staying in a relationship you know is bad because it's easier than making a change. But parting ways may be the healthiest move. Here are nine signs that...
- Nutritional Guidelines for People with COPDThis article provides basic information to help you make healthy food choices. Planning what you eat and balancing your meals are important ways to manage your health. Eating healthy often means making...