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What are the different types of Lung Cancer?

January 16, 2018December 27, 2017 - by John

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women. About 13% of all new cancer diagnoses are lung cancer. Lung cancer accounts for 28% of …

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What is the difference between acute and chronic bronchitis?

January 16, 2018December 26, 2017 - by John

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane (lining) of the bronchial tubes. Characteristically, there is an increase mucus production, bronchial swelling, and ciliary dysfunction. Acute bronchitis is usually of …

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Symptoms of Advanced COPD

January 12, 2018December 25, 2017 - by John

Advanced COPD symptoms may vary with each individual. One of the most common advanced COPD symptoms is a bluish tint to the patients skin. This discoloration may include finger and toe …

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What is Pulmonary Rehabilitation?

January 6, 2018December 25, 2017 - by John

Pulmonary rehabilitation is an exercise program for people with chronic lung disease such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, bronchiectasis and interstitial lung disease. How does Pulmonary Rehabilitation Work? Pulmonary rehabilitation …

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Long Term Home Oxygen Therapy for COPD

January 2, 2018December 25, 2017 - by John

Many people with COPD will need supplemental oxygen. home oxygen therapy can improve survival rates in people who have low blood oxygen levels. There are various forms and levels of …

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Top Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality

December 30, 2017December 25, 2017 - by John

The quality of the air we breathe, both indoors and out, has a great impact on lung health. Lung tissue is easily damaged by pollutants in the air, resulting in …

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Progression of COPD

December 27, 2017December 25, 2017 - by John

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a disease that makes it difficult to move air in and out of your lungs. The airways of the lung become inflamed and become …

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What is the difference between a closed and open system nebulizer?

December 20, 2017December 25, 2017 - by John

Small Volume Nebulizers It was not so long ago when all small volume nebulizers were essentially the same. The SVN has been a mainstay of our profession for decades. Sure, …

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Pulmonary Rehabilitation: How to check your pulse

October 25, 2017December 25, 2017 - by John

Taking regular exercise is an important part of pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with COPD. Checking your pulse or heart beat frequently, during exercise helps you know if your working within …

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How to Recognize End Stage COPD symptoms

August 25, 2017December 25, 2017 - by John

COPD is an obstruction of the airways which makes it difficult to breathe. COPD is a lifelong condition and is irreversible. Some patients may live in the end stages of …

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