COPD and Pulmonary Function Tests
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Getting tested (Spirometry) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
nhlbi.nih.gov — “Everyone at risk for copd who has cough, sputum production, or shortness of breath, should be tested for the disease. the test for copd is called spirometry.” View full resource at nhlbi.nih.gov
Most Recently Shared on November 12, 2009 at 1:32 pm By:
Miriam E. Tucker Patient Expert
RT @BreatheBetter: Nearly 1/3 with COPD symptoms haven't told their doctor about them. Let's fix that. Test is simple: http://bit.ly/2LJAnx
Inhalers Slow COPD Lung-Function Loss
webmd.com — “People with chronic obstructive lung disease find it harder and harder to breathe. Now a major study shows that inhaled medications can slow this deadly process.” View full resource at webmd.com
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Even Mild COPD Limits Heart Function
medicalnewstoday.com — “A common lung condition, copd (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) diminishes the heart's ability to pump effectively even when the disease has no or mild symptoms, according to research publis” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Awareness of COPD Growing, But More Lung Testing Urged:
health.msn.com — “Awareness of COPD Growing, But More Lung Testing Urged:” View full resource at health.msn.com
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Fruits and Veggies May Improve Lung Function in COPD
cme.medscape.com — “: A diet rich in raw fresh fruits, fruit juices, and vegetables may improve lung function and reduce exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.” View full resource at cme.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on February 26, 2010 at 6:20 pm By:
Carole Eldridge, DNP Doctor, Advanced Practice Nurse, DNP, and Nurse
Fruits and Veggies May Improve Lung Function in COPD http://bit.ly/b1zFAB
Awareness of COPD Growing, But More Lung Testing Urged
everydayhealth.com — “U.S. survey found 69 now know about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease” View full resource at everydayhealth.com
Most Recently Shared on November 15, 2010 at 4:00 pm By:
Do you what #COPD is? Many Americans remain unaware of this deadly lung condition: http://ow.ly/39476
Awareness of COPD Growing, But More Lung Testing Urged
health.yahoo.net — “FRIDAY, Nov. 12 (HealthDay News) -- A growing number of Americans know about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD), but too many remain unaware of the deadly lung disease, a new survey has found.” View full resource at health.yahoo.net
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Even Mild COPD Limits Heart Function
mnt.to — “A common lung condition, copd (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) diminishes the heart's ability to pump effectively even when the disease has no or mild symptoms, according to research publis” View full resource at mnt.to
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MedicalNewsToday: Even Mild COPD Limits Heart Function http://bit.ly/5J3KFx Full http://bit.ly/5Wdkig
Emphysema and Breathing Tests: How often is enough?
intelihealth.com — “Emphysema and Breathing Tests: How often is enough?” View full resource at intelihealth.com
Most Recently Shared on April 4, 2010 at 11:22 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Emphysema and Breathing Tests: How often is enough? http://bit.ly/c3tdGa
Pipe And Cigar Smoking Strongly Associated With Decreased Lung Function, COPD
medicalnewstoday.com — “Pipe and cigar smoke may be more harmful than once thought. While some believe pipes and cigars are healthier than cigarettes, a major known cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Pipe And Cigar Smoking Strongly Associated With Decreased Lung Function, COPD http://mnt.to/3xGQ #asthma
Screening for and early detection of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease : The Lancet
thelancet.com — “Screening for and early detection of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. By - Dr Joan B Soriano MD, Prof Jan Zielinski MD, Prof David Price MD” View full resource at thelancet.com
Most Recently Shared on September 1, 2009 at 10:26 pm By:
M Auron MD Doctor, Pediatrician, Internist, and Physician
Screening for and early detection of COPD - http://bit.ly/z4bdM
A diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) starts with a history of your symptoms. More on diagnosis.
intelihealth.com — “A diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) starts with a history of your symptoms. More on diagnosis.” View full resource at intelihealth.com
Most Recently Shared on June 7, 2010 at 6:15 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
A diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) starts with a history of your symptoms. More on diagnosis. http://bit.ly/9ybMG5
Medical News: COPD Stent Fails Clinical Test - in Pulmonology, COPD from MedPage Today
medpagetoday.com — “Patients with severe emphysema derived no significant benefits from a less invasive alternative to surgical lung-volume reduction, investigators in a randomized trial reported.” View full resource at medpagetoday.com
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COPD Stent Fails Clinical Test (CME/CE): (MedPage Today) -- Patients with severe emphysema… http://t.co/VsAesn5
Early Spiriva Treatment Slows COPD
webmd.com — “Spiriva, begun early in the course of COPD, slows loss of lung function, decreases disease exacerbations, and likely extends survival, a large clinical trial shows.” View full resource at webmd.com
Most Recently Shared on August 27, 2009 at 10:45 pm By:
Early COPD Treatment Slows Disease: Spiriva, begun early in the course of COPD, slows loss of lung function, dec.. http://bit.ly/S38fn
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