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- Our Good Friend Dale has arrived safely in New England. He is having a wonderful time. He wanted everyone to know. I hope when he returns he will share his trip with us. Have a Wonderful Weekend Everyone:) Hugs to all, Holly
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Benefits Both Obese and Slim COPD Patients British researchers have found that obese patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) stand to gain as much from pulmonary rehabilitation as their slimmer...
- A more active lifestyle crucial for day-to-day function in COPD patientsATS 2010, NEW ORLEANS There is no magic bullet to help patients with COPD improve their ability to function in daily life. In fact, the best advice they might get is "do by...
- COPD by the Numbers: 16 things to know, do, and understand to keep your lungs healthy1. COPD 101 COPD is a combination of two conditions that make it hard to breathe. Oneemphysemadamages or destroys the tiny air sacs in the lungs that normally fill...
- RespiratoryAsthmaOral EffectsMany drugs used to treat asthma have effects on the mouth and throat:Rescue inhalers (adrenergic agonists) can cause dry mouth Strong anti-inflammatory medications (corticosteroids) can cause dry mouth, make you more...
- 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....
- How does exercise cause a boost in your immune system? There are several theories. Physical activity may help by flushing bacteria out from the lungs (thus decreasing the chance of a cold, flu, or other airborne illness) and may flush out...
- http://health.nytimes.com/health/g... Preventing Upper Respiratory Infections Good Hygiene. Hands should be washed with ordinary soap before eating and after going outside the home. Antibacterial soaps add little protection, particularly against...
- PERF Pulmonary Education and Research Foundation Probably the most important thing that you can learn in pulmonary rehabilitation classes is a more efficient breathing technique. You have been breathing ever since you entered this world so why are...
- If you have trouble breathing, exercise may be the last thing you feel like doing. But exercises for COPD can help your breathing, allowing you to stay as active as possible and improving your quality of life. Before beginning with a COPD exercise...
- Ah, spring. Flowers! Lawn sports! Baby birds! Lots and lots of snot. Yes folks, this year's pollen counts, especially in the southeast, are through the roof, and as our intrepid reporter Kate Sheppard wrote between sneezing fits last week, a new...
- Low vitamin D levels associated with more asthma symptoms and medication useLow levels of vitamin D are associated with lower lung function and greater medication use in children with asthma, according to researchers at National Jewish Health. In a...
- If you smoke too much 'blame your genes', say experts Smokers who find it hard to cut down or quit may be able to blame their genes, new research suggests.Scientists identified three genetic mutations that...
- Hi My name is Holly. I have COPD and am having an exacerbation of symptoms, at the same time I am having a UTI which is really awful cos of the interstitial Cystitis. I am being treated for both lung and bladder with Cypro and Prednisone and was...
- Experts update ash health advice UK health experts have advised people to return indoors if they start to get respiratory symptoms due to volcanic ash falling to ground level.The Health Protection Agency in conjunction with Scottish advisors...