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  1. Ann P. Shedd - SouthCoastToday.com
    Cape Cod Daily 4 hours ago

    Hourly News and blogs from over 60 sources updated hourly. Ann P. Shedd SouthCoastToday.com She was an active participant of the Cape Cod COPD support group. Survived by her children Sarah (Sally) Howland and her husband Richard of Carver, R. Danforth...

  2. Charles R. Hauer, scientist
    The Washington Post logo The Washington Post 5 hours ago

    Charles R. Hauer, 82, a scientist who held a variety of positions with the National Science Foundation, the Energy Department and private companies, died Jan. 25 at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington County. He had chronic obstructive pulmonary...

  3. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago
    Nonin Medical's GO2 and GO2 LED personal pulse oximeters are designed to help COPD and asthma patients manage their diseases and are available with a prescription.

    Nonin Medical's GO2 and GO2 LED personal pulse oximeters are designed to help COPD and asthma patients manage their diseases and are available with a prescription. View Photo »

  4. The physical and chemical properties of particulate matter from wood-burning have great influence on how these particles may affect our health. Worsening of cardiovascular diseases and respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are the main concerns
    SOURCE: PhysOrg.com 1 month ago
  5. Don't visit your GP, use your mobile phone for a check-up instead...
    Daily Mail - UK logo Daily Mail - UK 9 hours ago
    Checking in: Patients will be urged to take daily measurements and text them into a central computer system

    Patients will be told to use mobile phones ‘apps’ to monitor their health at home rather than seeing a doctor or nurse. Cancer sufferers, pregnant women and those with diabetes, lung problems and heart disease will be urged to take daily measurements...

  6. Your Turn – Feb. 22. 2012
    San Antonio Express logo San Antonio Express 10 hours ago

    My wife and I had tickets for the first day of the rodeo. I'm 69, have a pacemaker and suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. We were in the $10 seats, which put us upstairs. Unfortunately, the elevator and the “up” escalator weren't...

  7. Forest, Almirall’s Lung Drug Has FDA Questions Over Deaths
    BusinessWeek logo BusinessWeek 10 hours ago

    Advisers to the agency are set to meet Feb. 23 to weigh whether to suggest whether safety questions concerning the medicine have been adequately assessed. COPD, often tied to smoking, is an umbrella term for conditions that make it difficult to breath,...

  8. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago
    COMMERCIAL IMAGE - In this photograph taken by AP Images for Boehringer Ingelheim, Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll, center, speaks with John Walsh, president of the COPD Foundation, and artist Michael Kalish, right, as she visits 24M: The DRIVE4COPD...

    COMMERCIAL IMAGE - In this photograph taken by AP Images for Boehringer Ingelheim, Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll, center, speaks with John Walsh, president of the COPD Foundation, and artist Michael Kalish, right, as she visits 24M: The DRIVE4COPD... View Photo »

  9. But this does not allow us to conclude that we need to give all COPD patients these high doses of vitamin D; it just strengthens us in the idea that severe deficiency many enhance inflammation in COPD
    SOURCE: Nutrition.gov 1 month ago
  10. Living With COPD
    YouTube Logo YouTube Videos 56 months ago
  11. Is Lung Function Improved By Deep Brain Stimulation?
    Medical News Today logo Medical News Today 13 hours ago

    The study provides vital information about the brain's involvement in controlling lung function through the ANS. According to Dr. Hyam and his team, further studies could potentially result in the development of new methods to treat lung diseases,...

  12. COPD patients not reporting lung attacks: Report
    Canoe logo Canoe 16 hours ago

    Take control of your health. Subscribe to C-Health Monthly Newsletter for FREE! A new report shows Canadians with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are not reporting lung attacks, even though they can be deadly. The report from COPD Canada...

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About COPD

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to chronic bronchitis and emphysema, a pair of two commonly co-existing diseases of the lungs in which the airways become narrowed. This leads to a limitation of the flow of air to and from the lungs causing shortness of breath. In contrast to asthma, the limitation of airflow is poorly... Full Article

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In this photograph taken by AP Images for DRIVE4COPD, multi-platinum recording artist Billy Ray Cyrus introduces Tim Wright, winner of the Tune Up for COPD Songwriting Competition, created by DRIVE4COPD and the CMA to inspire people to know their risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...
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  1. In this photograph taken by AP Images for DRIVE4COPD, multi-platinum recording artist Billy Ray Cyrus introduces Tim Wright, winner of the Tune Up for COPD Songwriting Competition, created by DRIVE4COPD and the CMA to inspire people to know their risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease... AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    In this photograph taken by AP Images for DRIVE4COPD, multi-platinum recording artist Billy Ray Cyrus introduces Tim Wright, winner of the Tune Up for COPD Songwriting Competition, created by DRIVE4COPD and the CMA to inspire people to know their risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...

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  2. COMMERCIAL IMAGE - In this photograph taken by AP Images for Boehringer Ingelheim, Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll, center, speaks with John Walsh, president of the COPD Foundation, and artist Michael Kalish, right, as she visits 24M: The DRIVE4COPD Monument, part of the DRIVE4COPD... AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    COMMERCIAL IMAGE - In this photograph taken by AP Images for Boehringer Ingelheim, Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll, center, speaks with John Walsh, president of the COPD Foundation, and artist Michael Kalish, right, as she visits 24M: The DRIVE4COPD Monument, part of the DRIVE4COPD...

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  3. COMMERCIAL IMAGE - In this photograph taken by AP Images for Boehringer Ingelheim, artist Michael Kalish, right, gives Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll a tour of 24M: The DRIVE4COPD Monument, part of the DRIVE4COPD public health campaign to raise awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary... AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    COMMERCIAL IMAGE - In this photograph taken by AP Images for Boehringer Ingelheim, artist Michael Kalish, right, gives Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll a tour of 24M: The DRIVE4COPD Monument, part of the DRIVE4COPD public health campaign to raise awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary...

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  4. Race car driver Danica Patrick speaks during a news conference about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011, on Capitol Hill in Washington. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    Race car driver Danica Patrick speaks during a news conference about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

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  5. New York City - 24M: The DRIVE4COPD Monument, by internationally renowned artist Michael Kalish, unveiled to raise awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and encourage people to get screened for their risk at DRIVE4COPD. COM. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    New York City - 24M: The DRIVE4COPD Monument, by internationally renowned artist Michael Kalish, unveiled to raise awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and encourage people to get screened for their risk at DRIVE4COPD. COM.

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  6. CARLISLE, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 18: Prime Minister David Cameron (right) meets with Uta Addisson (centre), who suffers from a respiratory disease, at her home and COPD (Coronary obstructive pulmonary disease) Community Nurse Catherine Bell (left) on August 18, 2011 in Carlisle,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    CARLISLE, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 18: Prime Minister David Cameron (right) meets with Uta Addisson (centre), who suffers from a respiratory disease, at her home and COPD (Coronary obstructive pulmonary disease) Community Nurse Catherine Bell (left) on August 18, 2011 in Carlisle,...

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  7. COMMERCIAL IMAGE In this photograph taken by AP Images for DRIVE4COPD, Artist Michael Kalish is seen at 24M: The DRIVE4COPD Monument, on Thursday, October, 6, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. DRIVE4COPD aims to raise awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and encourage people... AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    COMMERCIAL IMAGE In this photograph taken by AP Images for DRIVE4COPD, Artist Michael Kalish is seen at 24M: The DRIVE4COPD Monument, on Thursday, October, 6, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. DRIVE4COPD aims to raise awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and encourage people...

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AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

In this photograph taken by AP Images for DRIVE4COPD, multi-platinum recording artist Billy Ray Cyrus introduces Tim Wright, winner of the Tune Up for COPD Songwriting Competition, created by DRIVE4COPD and the CMA to inspire people to know their risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...

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  1. We know vitamin D has an impact on reducing inflammatory activity and fighting infections, all of which are chronic problems in patients with COPD
    SOURCE: MSN Health 1 month ago
  2. COPD ranks in the top 10 causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States.
    SOURCE: MSN Health 1 month ago
  3. But this does not allow us to conclude that we need to give all COPD patients these high doses of vitamin D; it just strengthens us in the idea that severe deficiency many enhance inflammation in COPD
    SOURCE: MSN Health 1 month ago
  4. Vitamin D restoration to normal levels in COPD patients does not reduce the number of exacerbations, does not reduce the infections and inflammation
    SOURCE: MSN Health 1 month ago
  5. And also to assess rarer COPD outcomes such as hospitalization or deaths, or outcomes with longer latency such as changes in lung function, fractures, cardiac outcomes or lung cancer.
    SOURCE: MSN Health 1 month ago
  6. There are studies showing that patients with vitamin D deficiency are more susceptible to different inflammatory, infectious and autoimmune diseases, and most likely COPD
    SOURCE: MSN Health 1 month ago
  7. Variability in the underlying disease and genetics are likely to modify the respiratory responses to vitamin D supplementation in people with COPD
    SOURCE: MSN Health 1 month ago
  8. Secondhand smoke has been proven to be dangerous in a number of instances. Eliminating exposure to secondhand smoke is important for many people with chronic pulmonary (lung) problems, such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
    SOURCE: The Rest of the Story 1 month ago
  9. This mechanism appears to explain one of the reasons that inflammation in COPD just never resolves despite stopping smoking
    SOURCE: Daily Pioneer 1 month ago
  10. Right now there's no evidence that patients with COPD are going to benefit from additional vitamin D.
    SOURCE: GMANews.tv 1 month ago
  11. That would indicate that if there's any effect, there might be something in patients with really low levels. That's not the majority of patients with COPD
    SOURCE: GMANews.tv 1 month ago
  12. It is again clear for COPD patients that these exacerbations are really hard to treat
    SOURCE: GMANews.tv 1 month ago
  13. Severe deficiency of vitamin D levels ... may even increase the COPD exacerbation rate and needs therefore aggressive supplementation
    SOURCE: WebMD 1 month ago
  14. Be aware that vitamin D deficiency is prevalent in COPD and that it needs supplementation for bone health reasons
    SOURCE: WebMD 1 month ago
  15. Market and Product Forecasts: COPD - Growth expected despite untapped market potential
    SOURCE: Business Wire 1 month ago
  16. I have COPD, so smoke-free environments are critical for me!!
    SOURCE: MarketWire 1 month ago
  17. The physical and chemical properties of particulate matter from wood-burning have great influence on how these particles may affect our health. Worsening of cardiovascular diseases and respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are the main concerns
    SOURCE: EurekAlert 1 month ago
  18. Maybe we don't see smoking as being as important as alcohol and drug addiction, but I'm a pulmonologist and I see chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and lung cancer every day ... And we know tobacco smoke is linked to cardiovascular disease and stroke. It's one of the most preventab...
    SOURCE: MSN Health 2 months ago
  19. This is a major milestone for our Company and for COPD patients who are on Long Term Oxygen Therapy ... The LifeChoice® technology allows patients to continue to live their daily lives with minimal disruption despite the advanced stage of their COPD disease.
    SOURCE: PR Newswire 2 months ago
  20. This is a major milestone for our Company and for COPD patients who are on Long Term Oxygen Therapy ... The LifeChoice® technology allows patients to continue to live their daily lives with minimal disruption despite the advanced stage of their COPD disease.
    SOURCE: PR Newswire 2 months ago
  21. It is not enough to have heard of COPD. Those at risk need to know the signs so they can talk to their health care provider about any breathing problems they are having and, hopefully, find relief
    SOURCE: MSN Health 2 months ago
  22. COPD is surpassing other diseases as a major killer in this country. We want to reverse this trend by educating people about the symptoms, so they can get proper treatment as early as possible
    SOURCE: MSN Health 2 months ago
  23. This pollution causes a long list of diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and chest sensitivity at best, and respiratory failure at worst.
    SOURCE: Green Prophet 2 months ago
  24. There are other advantages as well. Many patients are unable to lie down on a flat surface for a variety of medical reasons, and a recumbent-only MRI is out of the question. These are patients that have spinal deformities, vertigo or COPD. Considering the powerful image quality that the scanner has, thi...
    SOURCE: MarketWire 2 months ago
  25. That's a COPD cough ... I'll always have it.
    SOURCE: Carroll Gardens Patch 2 months ago
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