Posted on March 04, 2022 | This post was authored by Kristen Szymonik, BS, RRT, AE-C As you look through the […]
My journey with long-term supplemental oxygen due to COPD
While the name of this column is “Life Tethered to a Concentrator,” so far, I haven’t yet discussed my journey […]
Simple screening for common lung disease could relieve millions globally — ScienceDaily
The global burden of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a group of common lung conditions that affects more than 300* […]
Update on Philips Respironics Recall
Posted on March 23, 2022 | Since the recall of Philips Respironics respiratory devices last year, the U.S. Food and Drug […]
Dosing with ensifentrine begins in ENHANCE China trial | Phase 3 COPD study similar to earlier ones in North America, Europe
A first person with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been dosed with ensifentrine, an inhaled medication in the pipeline […]
Altered gene expression and cell interactions involved in COPD — ScienceDaily
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Yale University and other institutions have identified previously unrecognized changes in gene expression and […]
Nothing But The Truth: Myths About Pulmonary Rehab or Exercise
Posted on March 25, 2022 | This post was authored by Christina Hunt, BS, RRT. Ask the experts and they will […]
New study evaluates effect of body mass index and waist circumference on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma — ScienceDaily
Obesity has been linked to a wide array of health problems. A new study suggests that abdominal obesity as measured […]
Beyond the Lungs: How COPD affects the body
Posted on April 04, 2022 | This post was authored by Christina Hunt, BS, RRT. A lot of time is spent […]