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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Articles
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment Pyramid
by
Neil Kao
Posted
Sun 26 Apr 2009 12:34am
This diagram came from the National Institutes of Health: COPD Essentials for Health Professionals. I agree with the contents, but not the order. Specifically, I think pulmonary rehabilitation should be moved into the top rectangle or layer. Pulmonary rehabilitation means essentially exercise in my opinion. The proper components are flexibility
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
by
Jennifer J.
Posted
Sun 15 May 2011 8:59pm
I've been doing some research on COPD.
It seems to be common in many senior hospice clients.
Symptoms (from PubMedHealth)
Cough with mucus
Shortness of breath (dyspnea) that gets worse with mild activity
Fatigue
Frequent respiratory infections
Wheezing
Since the symptoms of COPD develop slowly, some people may be unaware that they are sick.
I had
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