Caring for People with End Stage COPD
End stage COPD, or stage four, is defined as having a forced expiratory volume that is below thirty percent. A patient will usually have occasional severe breathing issues, which will …
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Top 5 Ways to Clear Mucus & Phlegm
Living with COPD isn’t easy. Not only are the airways constricted, but the air sacs that transfer oxygen(and remove carbon dioxide) from the blood are damaged. Mucus in the airways …
Read MorePortable Oxygen Tanks for Oxygen Therapy
Portable oxygen tanks are designed for individuals who rely on oxygen and need a smaller tank in order to travel. There are a few options available when it comes to …
Read MoreExacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis
Exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, usually associated with emphysema may be described as episodes of acute difficulty in breathing in a person who is suffering from chronic bronchitis. Usually this is …
Read MoreWhat is the Prognosis of COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a very serious disease of the lung that develops over the course of many years, usually as a result of smoking. COPD is …
Read MoreCommon Causes of a Dry Cough
A dry cough is something that everybody experiences at sometime or another during their lives. A dry cough is often used as a polite way to interrupt during social situations …
Read MoreOxygen Concentrators and Air Travel
When a physician prescribes oxygen therapy for patients, a patient can often feel like their freedom will be inhibited and they can find it difficult to enjoy the life they …
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COPD is a disease that affects millions of people across the world. It actually consists of two separate diseases: chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Chronic bronchitis is when the mid-sized airways …
Read MoreAsmanex Coupon – $15 off Prescription
Asmanex is the branded version of mometasone, a steroid (in the corticosteroids class of drugs) used to treat inflammation in the lungs. Since asthma is partially caused by a narrowing of the …
Read MoreFinal Stage COPD Treatment Guidelines
The COPD treatment guidelines will depend on a patient’s overall health, their medical history and what stage of COPD they are in. COPD is a disease in which the airways …
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