Archive for the ‘copd disease’ Category

my grandmother is 88, has severe COPD, CHF, End Stage Heart Disease,pneumonia, been in hosp 3 times in month.?

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Some of her family refuse to ask her what her wishes are about DNR or full code status. She is mentally competent to make her own decisions, but they do not want her to die which I understand, but at the same time I feel they have no respect ...

Aside from smoking,irritants and pollution what are the diseases that can cause COPD?

Sunday, October 4th, 2009

Is tuberculosis can cause COPD? alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency

How can one reverse or improve COPD or similar respirator diseases?

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

COPD cant be reversed. Once you have it, you have it for life but there are different therapies to help reduce your symptoms, improve quality of life, and encourage your active participation in your treatment. It will not reverse the damage to your lungs already caused by COPD. Instead, it ...

Which is better for COPD patients, Albuterol inhaler or Combivent inhaler?

Monday, September 28th, 2009

I have the disease COPD & use an inhaler called Combivent. I have a friend with the same disease who uses Albuterol. His Dr. says Albuterol is best, my Dr. say's combivent is the best. Who's right? Need knowledgeable opinions please! Hiya, my mum has COPD and she has been given ...

what is the life expectancy of a person who is diagnosed with COPD?

Friday, September 25th, 2009

How long does one have when they have COPD. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease There are different stages of COPD, based on the severity of the didease. Expectancy would be different for every individual based first on the stage at which they are in at diagnoses. In addition, the course of ...

which managed care organizations carry a disease management program for COPD?

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

there is a pulmonary association of america

i am 72 years and i have COPD( Chronic obstructed pulmonary disease, what are the most valid drugs in my case?

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

My friend has COPD and uses Advair. He likes it a lot. Ask your doctor about it! Though make sure you have insurance, cuz it's super expensive.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in infants…?

Saturday, September 19th, 2009

I need some help finding out information on copd in infants...my 1 year old stepson has it and i would like some information on it. I have looked everywhere and cannot find it...any help would be greatly appreciated COPD is extraordinarily rare in children and is most often the result of ...

I have COPD, Interstitial Lung Disease,Fibrosis.pain under shoulder blade..Could my diseases be causing this..

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

I suffer from Pulmonary Fibrosis as well and the pain you are describing is something I experience quite often. Most IPF patients experience chest pain and it can become quite severe at times. It would be a good idea to discuss this with your pulmonary specialist. Proper ...

what is the side effects of Atavan for an elderly man with copd?

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

my father has copd, which is the lung disease from being a smoker. I don't know what this medication is doing to him or for him, would like to know more about it. He also has a heart condition, which was found after the copd. Can you tell me ...