Spirometry for COPD
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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
Spirometry - A simple breathing test : Canadian Lung Association
lung.ca — “The Canadian Lung Association - asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, sleep apnea, emphysema, quit smoking, air quality.” View full resource at lung.ca
Most Recently Shared on October 7, 2010 at 8:53 pm By:
Cdn Lung Association Health Organization
@butta World Spirometry Day is Oct 14. Spirometry is a simple breathing test that can tell how well you can breath. Visit http://ow.ly/2QgX4
Nursing Medical News about Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Spirometry
mdlinx.com — “COPD prevalence and the differences between newly and previously diagnosed COPD patients in a spirometry program” View full resource at mdlinx.com
Most Recently Shared on June 9, 2010 at 7:25 pm By:
Sandeep Pulim MD Doctor, Health Communicator, and Physician
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Family Med Medical News about Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Spirometry
mdlinx.com — “COPD prevalence and the differences between newly and previously diagnosed COPD patients in a spirometry program” View full resource at mdlinx.com
Most Recently Shared on June 9, 2010 at 1:30 pm By:
Sandeep Pulim MD Doctor, Health Communicator, and Physician
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Symposier - COPD: What Really Works?
symposier.com — “This intensive 1-day hands-on workshop will cover best practices in COPD management. By creating an experimental learning environment through video and interactive lectures, facilitated case-studies and hands-on sessions on proper spirometry techniques, attendees will leave the course with practical skills and knowledge that can positively impact the quality of life and outcome of their patients with COPD.” View full resource at symposier.com
Most Recently Shared on June 10, 2010 at 3:45 pm By:
"COPD: What Really Works?", June 12, Ann Arbor MI, share your tweets using #COPDWO. More info: http://bit.ly/97qit2
Smoking cessation is key against COPD, new guidelines say - Related Stories - ANA SmartBrief
smartbrief.com — “The American College of Physicians and three other health associations issued new guidelines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, saying smoking cessation is still key against the condition. The groups also advised the use of spirometry for diagnosis of the disease among symptomatic patients.…” View full resource at smartbrief.com
Most Recently Shared on August 2, 2011 at 2:30 pm By:
Smoking cessation is key against #COPD, new #guidelines say. http://t.co/uQuItmz #diagnosis #treatment #tobacco
Making Treatment Decisions - American Lung Association
lungusa.org — “When you are diagnosed with COPD, you may have many questions, and the answers may not always be clear at first. Everyone with COPD is not the same and the options for treatment are not the same.” View full resource at lungusa.org
Most Recently Shared on November 17, 2010 at 7:01 pm By:
ALA of New England Health Organization
In patients at risk, a simple, painless test called spirometry can help diagnose #COPD. http://bit.ly/dhBWlz #WorldCOPDday
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
Primary Care Respiratory Journal
thepcrj.org — “The Primary Care Respiratory Journal (PCRJ) is a peer-reviewed, Medline-listed international academic journal relevant to all those working in primary care world-wide, particularly those with an interest in the primary care prevention and management of respiratory and allergic diseases.” View full resource at thepcrj.org
Most Recently Shared on June 24, 2011 at 2:22 am By:
Juan C. Ivancevich, MD Doctor, Internist, Allergist, and Physician
Misdiagnosis of COPD in primary care: spirometry is essential to avoid inappropriate management http://bit.ly/iGrxuU
Media room - News & announcements : Canadian Lung Association
lung.ca — “The Canadian Lung Association - asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, sleep apnea, emphysema, quit smoking, air quality.” View full resource at lung.ca
Most Recently Shared on October 14, 2011 at 5:55 pm By:
According to a new poll only 26% of current and former Canadian smokers over age 40 know what spirometry is. Do you? http://t.co/lo4JvGEZ
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Miriam E. Tucker
Medical & public health journalist / Diabetes patient-expert / Senior Writer with Elsevier's International Medical News Group (@MedicalNewsNet).
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Cdn Lung Association
The Canadian Lung Association helps people by supporting research, education, and advocacy to treat and prevent lung disease.
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Sandeep Pulim MD
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