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LIVING WELL WITH COPD, EMPHYSEMA, LUNG DISEASE by Lynn E. Posted Fri 17 Oct 2008 9:01pm cold turkey, with the support of his wife and children. A decade later, his doctor diagnosed emphysema and asthma. "I used to be able to handle heavy loads with no trouble... someone else do the heavy lifting. "You can't reverse emphysema," he says, "but you can stabilize it." Read on »

Quit Smoking and Prevent Emphysema Now with Lung Detox by Sandy H. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Wed 22 Oct 2008 4:24pm Have you just decided to quit smoking again after hearing that the singer Amy Winehouse has just been diagnosed with emphysema? Cigarette smoking is the major cause of emphysema, a serious disease of the lungs. If you quit smoking now you can prevent many health problems associated with it including emphysema, lung cancer, high cholesterol Read on »

Signs & Symptoms of COPD & Emphysema by Well Med Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 4:41pm Here is a list of some of the common signs and symptoms of COPD & Emphysema: Blue lips Blue nails Blue skin Body aches Breathing difficulties Breathlessness... Shortness of breath Shortness of breath on exertion Sleeplessness Wheezing Of course, these are just some of the common symptoms of COPD & Emphysema. You can connect Read on »

Drugs for COPD & Emphysema by Med Team Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 4:41pm Here is a list of drugs and medications that are commonly prescribed to treat COPD & Emphysema: Advair Albuterol Ampicillin Antibiotics Asmanex Atropine...-sulfamethoxazole combinations Vicks vaporub Wellbutrin Xopenex These are just some of the drugs and medications that are often used to treat COPD & Emphysema.If you're interested Read on »

Tests & Diagnostics for COPD & Emphysema by Get Healthy Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 4:41pm Here is a list of some of the common tests and diagnostics for COPD & Emphysema: Blood carbon dioxide level Blood oxygen level Chest X-ray Diffusing capacity lung... Of course, these are just some of the common tests and diagnostics for COPD & Emphysema. You can connect with experts and other people who have COPD & Emphysemain the Wellsphere Read on »

Treatments for COPD & Emphysema by Be Well Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 4:41pm

1 Comment Here is a list of treatments and procedures that are commonly used to treat COPD & Emphysema: Allergy shots Avoid air pollution Avoid cigarette smoke Avoid colds... Quit smoking Regular exercise Surgery These are just some of the treatments and procedures that are used to treat COPD & Emphysema. You can connect with experts and other Read on »

COPD & Emphysema by Mamaflo Posted Fri 29 May 2009 10:48pm for a f/u and was told I have COPD-Emphysema, he ordered oxygen (delivered and set-up today, actually I'm using it right now) and Respiratory Rehabilitation which I will start... Emphysema but I was one that did. I wish I had never lit a single cigarette. Read on »

COPD~EMPHYSEMA VIDEO by Lynn E. Posted Fri 17 Oct 2008 9:01pm http://myseniors.magnify.net/item/5XDZ0753SZV6502C The above link will take you to a short movie that is very informative about COPD and Emphysema and the treatments available. It also shows a smoker's lung before quitting and after quitting. Awesome photos! You will learn the different inhalers and steroids as well as hear a little bit about 02 Read on »

GERD Common in Patients with COPD (emphysema) by Dr. Kurt Barrett Doctor of Osteopathy

Posted Sat 20 Dec 2008 6:44pm to the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. Even though they did not advise routine screening for GERD in emphysema, I do. An even more recent study confirmed a positive correlation Read on »

COPD (emphysema) and GERD by Dr. Kurt Barrett Doctor of Osteopathy

Posted Mon 22 Sep 2008 5:37pm The June 2007 issue of Chest reports 57% of "advanced" COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) patients tested positive for GERD. Only 1/4 of this group of 42 patients had symptoms of heartburn or indigestion. "Few" were on GERD therapy when surveyed for this study. I would hope this could help lead the way for more scientific study into t ... Read on »