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- Johns Hopkins Health Alerts: Lung Disorders Lung Reduction Surgery for Severe COPDResearch reported in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine (Volume 177, page 174) looks at the benefits of lung volume reduction surgery to...
- ScienceDaily (Apr. 13, 2010) A novel vaccine may help reduce the number and severity of exacerbations in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Australian researchers developed a new oral immunotherapy (HI-164OV) using...
- I find it helps to use the rescue inhailer before I do something I know will result needing the rescue inhailer... An example for me would be, in our driveway there are about 12 steps up to a landing and then another 6 steps up to the deck and...
- Signs and SymptomsMany of the signs of COPD are caused by the body's attempt to compensate for a damaged respiratory system. Symptoms develop as a direct result of disease processes. Signs Signs of COPD are consequences of the anatomical changes...
- Anxiety and Panic Attacks In Emphysema/ Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD) Question-1I just have a question about the symptoms of anxiety or panic attacks. A few months ago, I saw blood in my sputum. After several tests, I was told I...
- The good news is, you are not crazy. Depression is common among people who have chronic illnesses, like COPD. In fact, it may be even more common in those who experience frequent COPD exacerbations. Compared to patients with less frequent...
- LOS ANGELES -- A large earthquake was felt in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday.Reports also said the quake was felt in San Diego.The USGS said that the 6.9 magnitude quake was centered in Baja California. It was followed by smaller aftershocks.People...
- Summer vacations are upon us and some of you have expressed concerns about going to higher altitudes, either by flying, or by driving up to the mountains. You may remember that as you ascend in altitude the available amount of oxygen in the air...
- ERF 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...
- "Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive" http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/results?cond=%22Pulmonary+Disease%2C+Chronic+Obstructive%22 Hope this helps someone... I think its interesting and possibly helpful...Holly
- More airlines are opting not to supply oxygen to their passengers, however, they will allow you to use a portable oxygen concentrator. The good news is the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has now approved four more portable...
- After the record setting winter we have had , I am sure you are all looking forward to spring! It cant come fast enough! Spring is a great time to get back outside after being cooped up for the winter. ...
- Exercise and breathlessness Progressive breathlessness on exertion is a key feature of COPD. Even every day activities such as washing and dressing can cause disabling breathlessness. Often the response to such experiences is activity avoidance and...
- Entest BioMedical Publishes Journal Article on Laser Activation of Stem Cells for Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/marketwire/0587848.htmLasers, stem cells, and COPDThe medical...
- Most people associate vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, with strong bones. But studies in the past few years have linked this essential nutrient to a bonanza of additional benefitsfrom fighting cancer and diabetes to strengthening muscles. Physicians...