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Set Some Healthy Goals for the New Year
Set Some Healthy Goals for The New Year! As January approaches, many people start thinking about their goals for the […]
Emphysema more common in marijuana smokers than cigarette smokers — ScienceDaily
Airway inflammation and emphysema are more common in marijuana smokers than cigarette smokers, according to a study published in Radiology, […]
What’s GOLD Got to Do With It?
Posted on November 15, 2022 | This article was written by Michael W. Hess, MPH, RRT, RPFT The Global Initiative […]
Nightly CPAP Use Lowers COPD Flare Risk in Patients With Sleep Apnea | Fewer Exacerbations, Better Lung Function Seen With Good Use
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may experience fewer acute disease exacerbations if they […]
Tips on How to Shop for a Portable Oxygen Concentrator Online
For those newly diagnosed with COPD or another pulmonary disorder, or for those whose disease has progressed to the point […]
New study on morphine treatment in people with COPD and severe, long term breathlessness — ScienceDaily
Sometimes healthcare professionals treat patients with opioids such as morphine to relieve symptoms, but there has been a lack of […]
“What Do I Do Now?” Tools and Tips for Those Newly Diagnosed with COPD
Posted on January 23, 2023 | This post was authored by Kristen Szymonik, BS, RRT, AE-C When you are diagnosed with […]
Kaia COPD app approved in Germany and covered by insurance | Smartphone app can help to manage breathing symptoms at home
Kaia Health’s smartphone app, designed to help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) manage their breathing symptoms at home, […]