COPD
I wake up every day and I think, 'I'm breathing! It's a good day - Eve Ensler
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World COPD Day: So you think you’ve had a bad day?
Don't take breathing for granted...COPDers don't...
- Get out of bed
- Get your breath back
- Have a shower
- Get your breath back
- Brush your teeth
- Get your breath back
- Walk out to the kitchen
- Get your breath back
- Walk down stairs hop in car
- Get your breath back
- So this is the first 45 minutes of the day for a COPD patient .
A bad day for us is not getting past number 1 ! A good day is realising we’re not alone !
Source: World COPD Day: So you think you’ve had a bad day?, COPDAthlete, November 18, 2014.
Resources
COPD Trial and You
You could play a vital part in advancing treatment.
The COPD Facts
The real facts may surprise you.
Lung Patients Receive Harmonica Therapy at New Jersey Hospital
Stephanie Williams, director of community programs for the national nonprofit COPD Foundation, said the harmonica’s long-term benefits aren’t yet clear, but the instrument is becoming an increasingly popular extension of pulmonary rehabilitation.
She had a textbook medical condition, but it went undiagnosed for more than a year
Today, despite now officially having higher rates of COPD than men throughout most of their lifetime, women continue to face delays in getting diagnosed.
Explainer: what is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
The biggest problem in treating COPD is that current treatments cannot replace the missing lung tissue, and this has lead some researchers to propose that stem cell therapy may be a viable treatment option. As exciting as this may sound, it is likely to be many more years before such therapy makes it into clinical practice.
A New Breath of Life
“The most important thing you can do with COPD or any other chronic respiratory illness is to stay active,” said John Walsh, president of the COPD Foundation. Even simple walking is “critically important” because it helps improve both blood circulation and muscle function. The cost of respiratory conditions is staggering and rising.
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and COPD
For a select few, lung disease can develop without ever picking up a cigarette– the cause of which stems from an acute deficiency of the protein alpha-1 antitrypsin.
COPD throws challenges in the way of patients
About half of the 24 million Americans battling COPD don’t know they have it. Often, people go undiagnosed, mistaking the condition for asthma, which also involves airflow obstruction. However, airflow obstruction in asthma can be reversed while the type found in COPD is irreversible, experts say.
Let's Celebrate World COPD Day!
Unfortunately, there is no cure for COPD, but treatment and lifestyle changes can help relieve symptoms and slow progression of the disease. It is possible to live well with COPD. Here are my three top tips for treatments and lifestyle changes to coincide with World COPD Day on November 16 2016:
Philips' wearable sensor gives COPD patients constant health tracking
Philips is no stranger to the healthcare industry, and with a new sensor, it's looking to further dive into medical wearables for real-world use. The company developed a gadget for COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) sufferers that's worn inside a disposable adhesive patch, continuously gathering diagnostic stats like heart rate, respiratory function and physical activity (or inactivity).
Some basic facts about COPD you should know
Perhaps secondary to pneumonia, the second most common type of patients I see on my respiratory therapy treatment sheet are COPD patients. In fact, I've seen so many of these patients I can recognize them by mere sight.
The Sickness That Killed "Spock": Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
But just what is COPD? That umbrella term refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-difficulties, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In the U.S. COPD most often stems from exposure to tobacco smoke. (Last year Nimoy tweeted to fans that he quit smoking three decades ago.) Genetic factors, respiratory infections and air pollutant exposures, however, can also play a role.
UB study: COPD patients breathe easier with Lung Flute
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) report improved symptoms and health status when they use a hand-held respiratory device called the Lung Flute®, according to a new study by the University at Buffalo.
What Baby Boomers Need To Know About COPD
COPD is a term that refers to chronic lung diseases, primarily chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Most patients have both. In addition, doctors have seen an overlap of asthma and COPD in many individuals...
Work-related COPD after years of occupational exposure
Cigarette smoking is known as the most important risk factor of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, occupational exposure to other substances can result in COPD.
World COPD Day
World COPD Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) to improve awareness and care of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) around the world.
World COPD Day: So you think you’ve had a bad day?
So this is the first 45 minutes of the day for a COPD patient...
COPD Learn More Breathe Better
The COPD Learn More Breathe Better program offers a variety of educational resources to help increase awareness and understanding about COPD among patients, their families and caregivers, and health care providers to reduce the burden of the disease.
My Lungs My Life
My Lungs My Life is a comprehensive, free to use website for anyone living with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), asthma or for parents/guardians of children with asthma.
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Clinical Trials
A listing of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) medical research trials actively recruiting patient volunteers. Search for closest city to find more detailed information on a research study in your area.
COPD Assessment Test
The COPD Assessment Test (CAT) is a questionnaire for people with COPD. It is designed to measure the impact of COPD on a person's life, and how this changes over time. The CAT is very simple to administer, and aims to help clinicians manage a patient's COPD better.
COPD Athlete
Learning how to live with COPD and asthma.
COPD Connect
Fresh information and real support. Fueled by an active, caring community.
COPD Foundation
The COPD Foundation was established to undertake initiatives that result in expanded services for COPD and improve the lives of individuals affected by COPD. The Foundation’s activities focus on achieving these results through research, education and advocacy programs that will lead to prevention, and someday, a cure for this disease.
COPD News Today
COPD News Today is strictly a news and information website about the disease. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
COPD-Support
COPD-Support provides a variety of programs where patients and caregivers can talk to each other, sharing ideas and experiences - the unofficial information that is so valuable in day by day living. We all need and depend on the official medical advice provided by doctors and medical staffs but when we get back home we always have more questions.
COPD.com
Learning more together. Get ideas, words of encouragement, and tips from people like you who are living with COPD.
COPD: Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
From pathophysiology and cell biology to pharmacology and psychosocial impact, COPD: Journal Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease publishes a wide range of original research, reviews, case studies, and conference proceedings to promote advances in the pathophysiology, diagnosis, management, and control of lung and airway disease and inflammation - providing a unique forum for the discussion, design, and evaluation of more efficient and effective strategies in patient care.
COPDGene
The COPDGene® Study is one of the largest studies ever to investigate the underlying genetic factors of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD. At the COPDGene® Study we are looking for answers to why some smokers will develop COPD and others will not. While it has been demonstrated that cigarette smoking can cause COPD, only a minority of smokers develop this debilitating disease thus raising the question of genetic susceptibility.
EACH Breath
From health and fitness to inspiring stories of those living with lung disease, we're shining a light on lung health and having a bit of fun along the way.
Inogen Oxygen Education Blog
From the makers of portable oxygen machines designed for those who need oxygen therapy comes a blog that offers a mix of great content. From tips on preparing for a pulmonary function test to the performance of over-the-counter canned oxygen canisters, this is information for anyone navigating COPD and considering portable oxygen use - Healthline
Life of Breath
Our interdisciplinary team and collaborators are working together to find new ways of answering questions about breathing and breathlessness and their relationship to both illness and wellbeing.
Lung.org
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic disease that is often preventable and treatable. If you or a loved one has COPD, there are steps to take to help cope with the lifestyle changes this disease brings. Knowing about COPD and its treatment can help you feel more in control.
U.S. COPD Coalition
The U.S. COPD Coalition (USCC) is a nonprofit organization made up of patient organizations, health professional organizations, individuals, and government agencies who work together in a unified manner to promote the interests of individuals affected by COPD. - See more at: http://www.uscopdcoalition.org/#sthash.siRW9Nwt.dpuf
Breathing Better, Living Well
Welcome to Breathing Better, Living Well, your source for information and support to help you take control of your breathing and live a full life. We're so glad you found us.
CDC
In the United States, tobacco smoke is a key factor in the development and progression of COPD1, although exposure to air pollutants in the home and workplace, genetic factors, and respiratory infections also play a role. In the developing world, indoor air quality is thought to play a larger role in the development and progression of COPD than it does in the United States.
Chest
COPD is a serious, progressive lung disease that can make it difficult to breathe and get enough oxygen into the body. It can make simple activities like walking up the stairs or running daily errands challenging. Although there is no cure, it is possible for you to live well with COPD. Are you ready to take action? If so, here are a few resources to help start your journey for living a healthy, fulfilling life.
Medical News Today
The latest COPD news articles published daily. Includes news on chronic bronchitis (inflammation in the larger airways) and emphysema (damage to the lung tissue).
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
COPD has no cure yet. However, you can take steps to manage your symptoms and slow the progress of the disease.
NICE
COPD overview.
ScienceDaily
Your source for the latest research news.
Spivira
Once-daily SPIRIVA HandiHaler helps improve lung function by opening airways for up to 24 hours. SPIRIVA HandiHaler also helps reduce your risk of COPD flare-ups (also called exacerbations).
Symbicort
SYMBICORT is a maintenance medicine that has been shown to help make a significant difference in breathing.
WHO
The most common symptoms of COPD are breathlessness (or a "need for air"), abnormal sputum (a mix of saliva and mucus in the airway), and a chronic cough. Daily activities, such as walking up a short flight of stairs or carrying a suitcase, can become very difficult as the condition gradually worsens.
Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) works with health care professionals and public health officials to raise awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and to improve prevention and treatment of this lung disease for patients around the world.
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