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COPD at a Glance
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a general term used for those diseases with permanent or temporary narrowing of small airways in the chest.
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Is COPD Curable?
COPD is not curable but you can prevent it by not smoking.
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Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease requires medications and other treatments to overcome its limitations.
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Heavy Breathing - Sexuality and the COPD Patient
Does sexual activity increase breathing problems in the COPD patient? Here are the facts that answer that question.
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COPD Treatment Studies for Breathing Problems
A medical study to treat COPD symptoms provides hope for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. How is COPD defined. Bronchitis and emphysema relationship.
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COPD and Cognitive Functioning
Researchers have found a link between COPD and cognition in a series of limited studies. While more research is needed, the preliminary results indicate COPD truly does affect more than just breathing.
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COPD Research
Research into methods of controlling or reversing the effects of COPD
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COPD Symptoms - Effects of Smoking
Effects of smoking tobacco and its relationship to emphysema, bronchitis, and COPD. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis symptoms.
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Asthma and COPD Helped by Yoga Breathing
Studies of yogic breathing have shown improvement in actual lung function and symptom reduction for asthma or COPD. Breathing can be a relearned and modified behavior
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Exercise Can Actually Improve the COPD Patient's Functioning
Exercise can actually improve functioning in the COPD patient. Improvements have been noted in the physiological, psychological and cognitive domains, according to research findings.
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Chronic Bronchitis - The Forgotten COPD
Chronic Bronchitis is a disease within COPD, that although potentially serious, is often not associated with being a COPD condition.
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Merry Christmas With COPD
T'was the night before Christmas, and all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, 'cept me and my spouse. If you're wondering why, let me do some explaining. We were doing a thing called bronchial drainage.
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Nutrition and COPD
Nutrition is important for the COPD sufferer. Through watching the diet, overall health and respiratory health in general can be improved.
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The COPD Process
Many people don't know exactly what goes on within their bodies when emphysema strikes. This process is explored in this article, and treatments for it are discussed.
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Zinc and the COPD Patient
Zinc can help to improve the body's immune system functioning, and therefore decrease the severity of respiratory problems when the COPD patient gets the "common cold".
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as COPD, is a respiratory system illness that can be very severe.
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Lung Diseases – Restrictive vs Obstructive Types
COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. IPF is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Nearly 30 million Americans suffer from one of these major lung diseases.
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What Does Spontaneous Pneumothorax Really Mean?
A spontaneous pneumothorax occurs without warning and can be due to an existing respiratory condition or a genetic defect in the lining of the lungs.
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Going Back to the Basics
Sometimes we get so involved in the technical aspects of a medical condition, we overlook the basics. And that is what makes life the easiest the manage.
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A Natural Way to Improve Breathing (Part 2)
A continuation of the discussion in Part 1, of the benefits of breathing exercises for the COPD sufferer. Includes several suggested exercises.
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A Safer Cigarette?
Is there such a thing as a cigarette that is better for your lungs?
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A Simple At-Home Breathing Test
Most physical exams don't include breathing tests. Here's a simple, at-home test you can use to tell if you need to insist that your doctor do more extensive testing.
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A1AD Emphysema, An Inherited Trait
Emphysema is often caused by environmental or behavioral patterns of the individual, but one form, A1AD Emphysema, is inherited. Learn more about this special kind of lung disease.
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Adapter Aids Inhaler Use
For those who have trouble using the traditional inhaler, an adapter is available to aid in the proper administration of medication. This adapter also helps users obtain the full dosage and therefore the full benefit of their medications.
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Asthma - Symptoms and Their Control
Asthma is thought of by many as being a bothersome problem, not one which is a serious medical condition. In this article, this myth will be exposed, and several methods of controlling its symptoms will be discussed. This is the first of a four part series on Asthma.
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Asthma Increasing in Older Women
A recent phenomenon is the increase in asthma and other respiratory problems in women above the age of 65. What could be the cause of this increase?
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Asthma Treatments
Common Asthma medications are discussed in this article, as well as new treatments which are becoming available.
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Asthmatic Bronchitis - Part One
What happens when Asthmatic Bronchitis strikes? This personal experience story will describe the progression of the condition and how to help reduce its effects.
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Asthmatic Bronchitis - Part Two
Asthmatic Bronchitis can be treated both with medication and with some sensible suggestions for dealing with the symptoms.
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Beating the Cold
Winter brings respiratory problems for many people. Here are some tips to make winter more bearable for you and your family, as well as help prevent common temperature related problems.
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Childhood Asthma Linked to Vaccinations
Researchers have found links between common childhood vaccinations and several illnesses including childhood asthma.
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Happy Great American Smokeout Day
Today is the 24th Annual Great American Smokeout. Why not join in and reward yourself.
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How To Deal With Acute Childhood Asthma Attacks
When a child faces an acute asthma attack, it can be a serious medical emergency. Learn some of the signs of acute attacks and how to deal with them until help arrives.
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IMPORTANT RECALL and Safer Cigarette Update
An Urgent Recall of Arthritis Medicine and an update on the quest for a safer cigarette are featured in this article.
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Occcupational Asthma
Occupational Asthma is a serious problem in the workplace both for the blue collar and the white collar worker.
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Occupational Asthma
Occupational asthma is a work related illness that affects workers in many industries and occupational fields. Their effects have cost workers and businesses alike millions of dollars in lost productivity.
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Pulmonary Fuction Testing
Pulmonary Fuction Testing is the first test and the cornerstone test that physicians use in the diagnosis and treatment of COPD. What exactly is this test?
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Pulmonary rehabilitation can help improve the quality of life for the COPD patient.
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Status Asthmaticus - An Asthma Attack You Can't Ignore
Status Asthmaticus differs from chronic asthma in the severity of the attack. It is an urgent situation requiring immediate medical attention.
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Symptoms and Treatment of Emphysema
The early signs and symptoms of emphysema are hard to diagnose, but the damage is still being done. It is important to recognize the tell-tale signs and seek adequate medical treatment to be able to control your own physical condition
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Too Much Information, Too Late
What happens when the FDA releases information that is outdated? Find out the possible consequences.
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Vitamin Deficiencies Linked to Asthma
Research validates theory that Vitamin treatment is effective in asthma treatment, however more research is being called for by some.
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Winterize Yourself - Dealing with Cold Weather Sensibly
We winterize our cars when the temperature drops, but do we winterize ourselves to protect us against these extremes. Here are some suggestions to make winter more bearable.
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Beginning the Battle to Breathe
This article is the beginning of a journey of a couple who have just learned that emphysema, COPD, has entered their life.
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How To Keep Your Husband Healthy
Has your man gained a few extra pounds over the years? That extra weight can cause many men's health problems, especially if he has an apple shape.
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Better Protection From 2009 H1N1
Pneumonia is mostly what kills people who die from H1N1 infection. And there is a shot to prevent pneumonia. A Medical Advisory urges the vaccination for certain people.
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Hospice Referral Criteria, Non-cancer Patients
Most hospices use admission eligibility guidelines from 1996. Today they may not accurately predict survival times of patients with highly treatable non-cancer diagnoses.
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How to Use an Asthma Action Plan
An asthma attack can be a frightening experience for both adults and parents of a child with asthma.
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Pros and Cons of Types of Oxygen Therapy
Estimates are that between 600,000 and 800,000 patients receive long-term oxygen therapy in the US, according to 1990s data. Various delivery systems are available.
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A Natural Way to Improve Breathing (Part 1)
Traditional medicine uses external means to cure disease. There is, however, an internal healing mechanism that can be utilized to improve health in general and breathing in particular. Find out more about this mechanism in Part 1 of this two part series.
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