Posts Tagged ‘chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)’
November is National COPD Awareness Month
November is National COPD Awareness Month to raise awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), more than 16 million Americans have been diagnosed with COPD. However, there are also millions more who do not even know they have it. This is unfortunate because, while there…
Read MoreTestosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) can Improve Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Men
Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston discovered that testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) might slow the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in men. Results of their research were published in September 2018 in the journal Chronic Respiratory Disease. Men with COPD have Low Levels of Testosterone Men with COPD often…
Read MoreHazards in the Workplace Lead to Serious Lung Diseases in More than 1 in 10 People
According to a new report, more than one in 10 people suffer from non-cancerous serious lung diseases due to hazards in the workplace from inhaling lung irritants like dust, fumes, molds, gas and vapors. The official statement was published by the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and the European Respiratory Society, June 1, 2019 in the…
Read MoreGroup Singing for Parkinson’s Disease and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Group Singing for Parkinson’s Disease Group singing has amazingly been shown to be beneficial for people suffering from Parkinson’s disease (PD) by improving stress, mood and motor function. Research led by Elizabth Stegemöller, an assistant professor of kinesiology at Iowa State University reported the results of the therapeutic singing at the conference of the Society…
Read MoreWearable Monitor for People with Chronic Respiratory Diseases
People who suffer from chronic respiratory diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often have attacks (exacerbations) where their symptoms worsen. These exacerbations can be life-threatening and lead to expensive hospitalizations. There has not been a way to predict when an exacerbation is about to take place. However, according to an article in…
Read MoreA New Simple Way to Find Undiagnosed Cases of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a very serious progressive lung disorder that leads to serious breathing difficulties. It is also known as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. It is characterized by: Coughing that brings up a lot of slimy mucus and phlegm that may be clear or white, green or yellow in color. Shortness of…
Read MoreAir Pollution and Chronic Diseases
Outdoor and indoor air pollution has been linked to respiratory illnesses like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Indoor air pollution is especially to be found where people smoke in non-ventilated places and where people are exposed to toxic pollutants in the work place like asbestos. Fortunately, today smoking is prohibited in many public…
Read MoreDiagnostic Screening Tests can Save Lives but Sometimes Pose Risks
Modern medicine offers diagnostic screening tests that can save lives by detecting dangerous diseases when they are at their very early stages when they can still be treated. These include early screening for heart disease and various types of cancers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the number…
Read MoreCold Weather Health Tips for Seniors
Brrrr! Winter is upon us. No doubt about it and for seniors, in general, dealing with the cold may be more difficult, especially for those who have chronic health problems and disabilities. November is COPD Awareness Month November is COPD Awareness Month. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the term that refers to several progressive…
Read MoreBreakthrough Gives Hope to People Suffering from COPD
FDA Approves Zephyr Endobronchial Valve for Treating COPD Emphysema In June, 2018, the Pulmonx Corporation announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of the Zephyr Endobronchial Valve for treating patients with emphysema, which is an incurable life-threatening type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Zephyr Valve Trial A new lung treatment…
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