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- Swine Flu Vaccine Safety -- COPD Patients and Swine Flu Vaccine Safe…Created: 2009-10-31 @ 12:26:45 EDT
As first doses of the swine flu vaccine become available, many people are wondering about swine flu vaccine safety. Learn more about the safety of the swine flu vaccine… - Swine Flu - What Scares You Most About Swine Flu…Created: 2009-10-28 @ 21:36:21 EDT
While the swine flu is sweeping the nation, many people express fears of becoming sick, and rightly so. Why not share your concerns about what scares you most about swine flu. … - CPAP - Definition of CPAPCreated: 2009-10-28 @ 13:27:29 EDT
CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure, is a type of non-invasive ventilation sometimes used in COPD treatment. Learn more about CPAP. … - Swine Flu Vaccine COPD - Getting Swine Flu Vaccine if You Have COPD…Created: 2009-10-26 @ 12:31:08 EDT Updated: 2009-10-26 @ 13:54:26 EDT
The swine flu vaccine is recommended for people in certain high risk groups who seem to be more susceptible to complications from it. Are you one of those who should get the swine flu vaccine? Find… - Swine Flu - Deaths From Swine Flu Related to Bacterial Pneumonia…Created: 2009-10-21 @ 22:06:39 EDT
Swine (H1N1) Flu poses many health risks for people who have chronic illnesses like COPD and are immunocomprimised. Bacterial pneumonia is one of those risks, and can be fatal. Find out more about … - Wood Burning Stoves - The Health Hazards of Wood Burning Stoves…Created: 2009-10-16 @ 16:37:59 EDT
Wood burning stoves may keep you warm and cozy in the winter, but they can present specific health hazards, especially for those who are particularly susceptible to them. Learn more about the healt… - COPD Pathophysiology - Understanding COPD Pathophysiology…Created: 2009-10-14 @ 16:39:43 EDT Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 00:31:46 EDT
COPD pathophysiology is not completely understood, but is characterized by degeneration and destruction of the lungs and their supporting tissue. Learn more about COPD pathyphysiology and how your … - Chantix - Complete Guide to ChantixCreated: 2009-10-09 @ 14:20:49 EDT
Chantix is a medication used to help people quit smoking. Learn more about Chantix, smoking cessation and COPD… - Spiriva - Complete Guide to SpirivaCreated: 2009-10-05 @ 13:00:59 EDT Updated: 2009-10-05 @ 23:31:14 EDT
Spiriva (tiotropium) is a bronchodilator medication used for maintenance treatment of COPD. Learn more with this complete guide to Spiriva… - Lung Disease - Living With Lung DiseaseCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 13:05:09 EDT
Lung disease, in and of itself, is a difficult diagnosis to cope with. Learn how to live better with the lung disease COPD, including tips on diet and exercise, how to improve your sex life, how to… - Quit Smoking Stories - Personal Quit Smoking Stories…Created: 2009-09-23 @ 11:36:51 EDT Updated: 2009-09-23 @ 12:28:02 EDT
These quit smoking stories are filled with inspiration to help you become a successful non-smoker. From medication to exercise, learn how three women quit by reading their personal quit smoking sto… - How to Stop Smoking - Learn How to Stop Smoking…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:12:46 EDT Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 13:48:43 EDT
Learning how to quit smoking can be difficult, but you can do it with a lot of conviction and a good support group. Learn how to stop smoking with this handy guide… - Antioxidants and COPD - Information about Antioxidants and COPD…Created: 2009-09-02 @ 12:00:03 EDT
The link between antioxidants and COPD is becoming increasingly more evident. Learn more about antioxidants and COPD… - Stem Cell Therapy - Interview About Stem Cell Therapy and COPD…Created: 2009-09-02 @ 11:13:38 EDT Updated: 2009-09-02 @ 12:14:20 EDT
Although stem cell therapy is in its infancy, there is hope that one day, it will be an available option for COPD patients. To learn more about stem cell therapy and COPD, read this interview with … - Herbal Remedies - COPD and Herbal RemediesCreated: 2009-08-20 @ 13:56:10 EDT
Herbal remedies have long been thought of to be beneficial as an adjunct to standard medical care. Learn more about herbal remedies for the treatment of COPD… - Herbal Remedies - COPD and Herbal RemediesCreated: 2009-08-20 @ 12:16:13 EDT
Herbal remedies are increasing in popularity among COPD patients. What type of herbal remedies have you tried? … - Asthma and COPD - What Does Having an Asthma Component to COPD Mean?Created: 2009-08-19 @ 23:39:03 EDT
While asthma and COPD are two, separate conditions, some people do have an asthma component to their COPD. Learn more about what it means to have an asthma component to your COPD. … - AAT - What is AATCreated: 2009-08-14 @ 17:01:24 EDT
AAT is a protective protein made by the liver to help the body maintain normal lung function. Learn more about AAT. … - Nasal Cannula - How Often Should You Change a Nasal CannulaCreated: 2009-08-04 @ 16:36:43 EDT
A nasal cannula is an oxygen delivery device. Learn how often you should change your nasal cannula to prevent infection. Learn how often you should change a nasal cannula. … - Dry Nose - What Should I Do About My Dry NoseCreated: 2009-08-03 @ 20:04:38 EDT Updated: 2009-08-03 @ 20:25:51 EDT
Oxygen can sometimes cause dry nose. Learn more about what to do if you have a dry nose. … - Quit Smoking - Have You Ever Convinced Someone to Quit SmokingCreated: 2009-07-31 @ 15:24:07 EDT
Have you ever convinced someone else to quit smoking? Share your story of how you did it?… - Diaphragm - Definition of DiaphragmCreated: 2009-07-28 @ 13:31:08 EDT
The diaphragm is one of the major muscles of respiration. Learn more about the definition of diaphragm. … - Diagnosis of COPD - What Have You Learned Since Your Diagnosis of CO…Created: 2009-07-24 @ 00:27:48 EDT
A diagnosis of COPD is initially very frightening. It is not until people start to educate themselves about the disease, that they begin to feel hope again. What have you learned since your diagnos… - Depression Medication - COPD and Depression MedicationCreated: 2009-07-22 @ 11:37:23 EDT Updated: 2009-07-22 @ 13:04:17 EDT
Depression medication is important for COPD patients who suffer from depression. Learn more about the types of depression medication available for COPD patients. … - Living With COPD - Tips on Living With COPDUpdated: 2009-11-19 @ 19:23:32 EST
Living with COPD can be challenging. Coping with COPD takes time, but is an essential part of COPD management… - Hypoxemia - Definition of HypoxemiaUpdated: 2009-11-16 @ 15:33:46 EST
Hypoxemia refers to a low level of oxygen in the blood. … - COPD Definition- Guide to COPD DefinitionUpdated: 2009-10-27 @ 15:36:33 EDT
COPD defintion is a lung disease characterized by obstruction of the airways and limitation of airflow both into, and out, of the lungs. Learn more about COPD… - Eating Healthy - Eating Healthy with COPD Updated: 2009-10-24 @ 14:16:36 EDT
Eating healthy is important, especially when you have COPD. Share how eating healthy helps you better manage your COPD… - COPD Symptoms and COPD Diagnosis - About COPD Symptoms and COPD Diag…Updated: 2009-10-23 @ 17:35:06 EDT
Learn more about the symptoms and diagnosis of COPD… - Treatment for COPD - Learn More About Treatment for COPD…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 14:56:49 EDT
The best treatment for COPD is quitting smoking. Other COPD treatment includes medication, flu shots, pulmonary rehabilitation, oxygen therapy, and lung surgery… - COPD Symptoms - Complete Guide to COPD Symptoms…Updated: 2009-10-12 @ 23:30:36 EDT
COPD symptoms include a chronic cough, increased sputum production, dyspnea, wheezing and chest tightness. Other COPD symptoms include clubbing of the fingers, hemoptysis and cyanosis… - Spiriva - FDA Warning of SpirivaUpdated: 2009-10-08 @ 15:05:39 EDT
On March 18, 2008, the FDA issued a statement warning people about a potentially fatal side effect of the COPD medication, Spiriva. Preliminary reports have indicated that this drug may cause strok… - Stop Smoking Aids - List of Stop Smoking Aids…Updated: 2009-10-06 @ 13:43:06 EDT
Stop smoking aids can help you become a successful non-smoker. Learn some different types of stop smoking aids with this comprehensive guide… - Noninvasive Ventilation - Definition of Noninvasive Ventilation…Updated: 2009-10-01 @ 13:07:18 EDT
The definition or meaning of noninvasive ventilation is that it provides ventilatory support to a patient through the upper airways. It enhances ventilation by giving the patient a mixture of air a… - COPD Exacerbation - Symptoms and Treatments for COPD Exacerbation…Updated: 2009-09-18 @ 14:57:29 EDT
Learn more about COPD exacerbation and what causes a COPD exacerbation. Discover signs and symptoms of COPD exacerbation, treatment for COPD exacerbation and how to prevent an exacerbation of COPD… - COPD Treatment - Guide to COPD TreatmentUpdated: 2009-08-27 @ 14:06:47 EDT
COPD treatment includes everything from bronchodilators, steroids, aerosol therapy and antibiotics, to pulmonary rehabilitation, oxygen therapy, flu shots and quitting smoking. COPD treatment can i… - Metered-Dose Inhalers and Nebulizers - Comparison of Metered Dose In…Updated: 2009-08-12 @ 13:32:00 EDT
Which is better, metered-dose inhalers or nebulizers for the treatment of COPD? Find out the answer to this and other questions about metered-dose inhalers and nebulizers…