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COPD

Current topics:

• - To vape or not to vape? Probably: Not to vape
  E-cigarettes appear to trigger unique immune responses as well as the same ones triggered by regular cigarettes, according to new research published online in the American Thoracic Society's American
• - Cannabis Doesn’t Help Exercising COPD Patients
  At first blush, it would seem almost obvious that individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) did not show improvement after inhaling vaporized cannabis. However, with real clinical
• - FDA-Approved Valve Treatment For COPD Seeing Positive Results
  Approximately, 15 million Americans have a debilitating lung condition called COPD. It’s currently the third-leading cause of death.  However, there’s a minimally-invasive treatment, that was

Current topics:

• - Anyone have any trouble going up stairs
  my job moved into a new building without an elevator and now i have to go up two flights of stair every day.. every day i dread it, it feels like by the time i get to the top i am going to pass out fo
• - How does the spring affect your COPD?
  Hello everyone, Spring has certainly arrived and we now are able to all enjoy longer and sunnier days; however, for some spring can affect their COPD and trigger its symptoms due to allergies. How d
• - Smoking Cessation: How and What advice
  Quitting to smoke is one of the first things recommended for those diagnosed with COPD; however, as many have stated, quitting is easier said than done. Please share your story: What year were you di

Current topics:

• - Halo / Salt Therapy for COPD?
  Hello, Has anyone tried, or know of anyone who has tried, halo therapy (also known as salt therapy) for COPD? If so, any beneficial results?   Thank you.
• - COPD and coil surgery? lung volume reduction surgery?
  Hello everyone, I recently finally was diagnosed with emphysema. My doctor discussed with me about an operation that invovles putting small coils in the lung to help the lungs expand and help me bre
• - Bullectomy or Lung Volume Reduction Surgery?
  Hello members, Bullectomy and Lung Volume Reduction Surgery are surgeries that may beneficial for those with COPD. It may be beneficial for those that have had either of these surgeries to discuss the

Current topics:

• - How do you manage COPD during the summer to avoid complications and an exacerbation in symptoms
  The heat and humidity present in summer days tends to cause an exacerbation of COPD symptoms and COPD complications. Share how you manage your COPD during the summer to avoid COPD complications and a
• - COPD and sleeping
  Hello, Does anyone else have difficulty sleeping due to COPD? I have great difficulty and sometimes, even if I get 6 - 8 hours of sleep (which is rare), I feel like I am not rested - I wake up severa
• - COPD and Emphysema or Asthma?
  Do you suffer from emphysema or asthma, in addition to COPD?  I look forward to your testimony and discussion.