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- Respiratory Diseases and Periodontal DiseasesSeveral recent studies have suggested an association between dental plaque, poor oral health and lung diseases. The dental plaque, a complex biofilm, can serve as a reservoir of infection, contributing to...
- Nutritional Guidelines for People with COPDFood is the fuel your body needs to perform all activities, including breathing. Your body uses food for energy as part of a process called metabolism. During metabolism, food and oxygen are changed into...
- Fall Tips for Exercising Don't wait for your New Year's resolution to start exercising! Fall is a great time to get back into your exercise routine before the holiday season and winter months begin! Here are some tips to help you get started: 1. ...
- Healthy meals for after exerciseNo matter what time of day you exercise, the key is to follow up with meals that combine protein, which helps your muscles recover, and carbohydrates, which replenish energy stores. For best results, eat within 30 to...
- What is the difference between a cold and the flu?"I don't feel good!" Whether you are an adult or a child, there are times when you just want to scream. One of those times may be when you have a cold or the flu.Colds and influenza are caused by...
- People with COPD can still live productive livesThe person with COPD will avoid physical exercise because he or she runs out of breath. In turn, this behavior makes the body less able to deal with the low levels of oxygen because it gets out of...
- More than 210 million people worldwide suffer the discomfort of strained breathing with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), according to the World Health Organization.An umbrella term to cover emphysema and chronic bronchitis, COPD is the...
- Everyone should watch this video...Gasping for Air: Life With C.O.P.D.One woman improved her overall health after being diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary...
- http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/lifestyle-changes.htmlPreventing Upper Respiratory InfectionsGood Hygiene. Hands should be washed with ordinary soap before eating and after going outside the...
- New drug might slow the destructive lung condition, studies showThree reports published in the Aug. 29 issue of The Lancet, a special issue devoted to COPD, offer new insight into treatments, including a new anti-inflammatory drug that shows...
- Johns Hopkins Health AlertGetting Rid of Dust MitesIf you have asthma, its important to avoid asthma triggers whenever possible -- but sometimes its not so easy. A reader asks: I am meticulous about keeping my home dust free, but it doesn't seem to...
- THE STUDYThe clinical trial is expected to begin in mid-April and last through June 2014. Dr. Coultas said 300 patients will be randomly selected from physician offices.At the beginning of the study, an assessment will be given to measure quality of...
- Comparing COPD Treatment: Nebulizer, Metered Dose Inhaler, and Concomitant TherapyThe American Journal of Medicine, Volume 120, Issue 5, Pages 435-441D. Tashkin, G. Klein, S. Colman, H. Zayed, W. SchonfeldPatients using albuterol and ipratropium for...
- Oral & Dental Health Basics 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...
- COPD and sleep: A delicate balanceIf 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...