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| | dot pharmacy: Update on COPD |
 | | A worsening in airflow obstruction is associated with hyperventilation and a gradual increase in the anteroposterior diameter of the chest. | | | COPD is not a single entity but a collection of conditions that share the features of chronic obstruction of expiratory flow. | | | As our understanding of COPD changes, there are opportunities for collaboration between those caring for patients with the disease. |
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http://www.dotpharmacy.co.uk/upcopd.html
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| | Postgraduate Medicine: Symposium: Management of COPD |
| | The use of theophylline in the treatment of COPD continues to be somewhat controversial because of misconceptions about its role as a bronchodilator, drug delivery problems, and conflicting results of comparative studies during acute exacerbations. | | | PULMONARY REHABILITATION FOR COPD: A practical approach for improving ventilatory conditioning by Bartolome R. Celli, MD | | | For years, these drugs were the mainstay of COPD management, although their role as first-line therapy has recently been challenged by ipratropium (15,16). |
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| | eMedicine - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease : Article by Sat Sharma, MD, FRCPC, FACP, FCCP, DABSM |
| | The goal of antibiotic therapy in COPD is not to eliminate organisms but to treat acute exacerbations. | | | Posteroanterior (PA) and lateral chest radiograph in a patient with severe Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). | | | This multidisciplinary approach emphasizes patient and family education, smoking cessation, medical management (eg, oxygen, immunization), respiratory and chest physiotherapy, physical therapy with bronchopulmonary hygiene, exercise, vocational rehabilitation, and psychosocial support. |
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http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic373.htm
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| | COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder) - treatment, education, symptoms, advanced COPD |
| | There is no cure for COPD, but treatment can help patients manage their condition. | | | Patients with moderate-to-severe COPD (Stages 2 and 3) should receive a bronchodilator, plus inhaled glucocorticosteroids if they have a lung function response to glucocorticosteroids, or repeated exacerbations requiring medical intervention. | | | Symptoms of COPD include breathlessness, dyspnoea (difficulty breathing), cough, chest tightness and increased secretion of sputum. |
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http://www.patienthealthinternational.com/ncm.aspx?type=article¶m=501995
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| | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Index - PulmonologyChannel |
| | A recent study shows that adults with asthma are 12 times more likely to develop COPD than those who do not have the condition. | | | According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 75% of deaths from COPD that occur in developed countries are directly related to smoking tobacco. | | | We subscribe to the HONcode principles of the Health On the Net Foundation |
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| | Healthy Resources Resources for Managing COPD |
| | Courage and Information for Life with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: The handbook for patients, families, and care givers managing COPD (emphysema, asthmatic bronchitis, or chronic bronchitis). | | | People with COPD have difficulty getting air to flow out of the lung normally, and includes chronic bronchitis, asthmatic bronchitis, and emphysema. | | | Jo-Von Tucker provides an example of what a patient’s courage and determination can achieve and thus encourages other COPD patients like herself to be actively involved in their treatment. |
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http://www.healthyresources.com/copd
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| | Management of Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Summary of Evidence Report/Technology ... |
| | While several factors are associated with worsening clinical condition in patients with acute exacerbation of COPD, no predictive model accurately predicts clinical outcomes, so ongoing clinical monitoring is needed for many patients. | | | Our assessment of the severity of illness of the study populations was also based on the setting in which subjects were recruited (e.g., office-based practice versus intensive care unit), and on the outcomes reported (e.g., proportion of patients requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation). | | | It will be necessary to develop, validate, and use a better system for describing the severity of acute exacerbation of COPD in order to improve the quality and applicability of clinical research on this condition. |
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http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/epcsums/copdsum.htm
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| | COPD - definition of COPD in Encyclopedia |
| | A comprehensive history from the patient, physical examination and the confirmation of airflow obstruction using spirometry is far more important than a chest X-ray. | | | /FVC ratio is decreased with COPD, meaning a person can't force out much air from their lungs in one second. | | | COPD itself is not treated, nor is it curable. |
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http://encyclopedia.laborlawtalk.com/COPD
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| | COPD Treatment and Medication for Seniors Living with Lung Disease |
| | If you suffer from Asthma, Emphysema, COPD, Lung Cancer or Chronic Bronchitis you may be entitled to no-cost treatments and therapy for your lung disease. | | | GSA is a leading respiratory treatment company dedicated to creating a better life for seniors living with chronic lung disease such as Asthma, Emphysema, COPD, Lung Cancer and Chronic Bronchitis. | | | Help us inform lung disease patients of their right to a program that will improve their health and save them money. |
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http://www.geriatricservices.com
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| | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Fact Sheet - American Lung Association site |
| | Bronchodilator medications (prescription drugs that relax and open air passages in the lungs) are central to the symptomatic management of COPD. | | | Pulmonary rehabilitation is a preventive health-care program provided by a team of health professionals to help people cope physically, psychologically, and socially with COPD. | | | The information contained in this American Lung Association® web site is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment, and the American Lung Association recommends consultation with your doctor or health care professional. |
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http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=35020
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| | Disease Category Listing (44): COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) |
| | A clinical research study to determine the effectiveness and safety of an investigational medication as a therapy for COPD. | | | UVA Health System seeks men and women with COPD or Asthma and GERD-Acid Reflux with symptoms of coughing/wheezing for research study. | | | Now enrolling — Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Study |
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http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat44.html
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| | Diseases - Management of COPD - National Jewish Medical and Research Center |
| | Because of the many aspects involved in the care and management of people with COPD, National Jewish has established a COPD rehabilitation clinic. | | | In addition to ongoing state-of-the-art clinical care, doctors are also conducting studies in advancing the care of people with COPD. | | | Click here to learn more about COPD medications. |
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| | I suggest that it is time to insist upon applying "COPD" as THE definitive term to includes all chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, and to preach the efficacy of aggressive treatment by qualified pulmonolgists, including early detection and customized multidisciplinary pulmonary rehabilitation programs. | | | It appears that doctors have lots of opinions about what diseases belong in "COPD." I've even read some doctors say that "bronchial" asthma may be a component of COPD but other forms, such as "exercise-induced" don't belong there. | | | Every specific obstructive pulmonary ailment, including asthma, should be considered a component of COPD and should be included in the treatment program developed. |
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| | Elmo's COPD Resource |
| | asthma, COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis, chronic bronchitis,... | | | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) These resources are located at the School of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington. | | | Study shows patients with COPD can improve their ability to perform certain tasks by becoming involved in lower-extremity exercise programs. |
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| | COPD webpage |
| | COPD is not such an obvious killer like lung cancer and therefore receives a less emotive response. | | | Despite the high prevalence and enormous cost to healthcare and society, COPD has received scant attention in comparison to other respiratory conditions such as asthma and lung cancer. | | | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which encompasses both chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is one of the commonest respiratory conditions of adults in the the developed world. |
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http://www.priory.com/cmol/copd.htm
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| | MedlinePlus: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) |
| | The primary NIH organization for research on COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute | | | Lung - Treatment of COPD and Asthma (National Lung Health Education Program) | | | Lung - Diagnosis of COPD and Asthma (National Lung Health Education Program) |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/copdchronicobstructivepulmonarydisease.html
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| | Living With COPD |
| | This site has been developed, written, and is hosted by patients of COPD. | | | While I also help out with a couple of other groups concerning lung disease, they do not sponsor this web site. | | | We subscribe to the HONcode principles of the Health On the Net Foundation |
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| | COPD information and support |
| | Included in the library are hundreds of articles on COPD and related subjects ranging from the COPD Survival Guide to the personal experiences of COPDers and caregivers. | | | Studies have been very limited, however things do seem to be improving with some very encouraging studies and clinical trials under way for medications and treatments. | | | COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is an umbrella term used to describe lung disease associated with airflow obstruction. |
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http://www.copd-international.com
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| | Emphysema And Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Online Reference For Health Concerns |
| | Smoking, acute COPD attacks, and asthma were all associated with very low blood serum levels of antioxidants and evidence of increased oxidative stress (Rahman et al. | | | The incidence of emphysema is up more than 40% since 1982. | | | One tragedy of emphysema is that most patients lose 50-70% of their functional lung tissue before they become aware of the symptoms of the disease. |
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| | relatively little research into COPD and it is the most underfunded | | | advances in the understanding and management of asthma, COPD has | | | "COPD is a major and increasing health problem, which is predicted |
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| | Living With COPD: Your Nutritional Status |
| | However, if you are struggling with COPD and would like more information and support, contact Chris D'Amboise, Coordinator of the Cheshire Medical Center's Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at 355- 2565 or visit the Chronic Lung Disease Resource. | | | COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, affects 10%- 20% of adults and is the second leading cause of disability among Americans. | | | For this reason and the ones above, the COPD patient must achieve a balance of good nutrition and exercise to stay as healthy as possible. |
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http://www.cheshire-med.com/services/dietary/nutrinew/copdnut.html
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| | NECA |
| | This survey will provide us with a national profile of patients with chronic lung disease in the United States, as well as information about patient preferences for information, programs and activities related to this condition. | | | Read about the latest COPD Research and why it is generating new optimism for the treatment of COPD. | | | Our mission is to empower patients, families and caregivers to improve the quality of patient care and the quality of their lives. |
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| | COPDprofessional.org |
| | The discussion area is your opportunity to network with other healthcare professionals on the subject of COPD | | | Interactive case studies, patient studies and the downloadable educational tool, Pulmonary DX | | | This site was created with an unrestricted educational grant from Boehringer Ingelheim International, a world leader in COPD research and advocacy who has also provided some of its proprietary educational tools and materials. |
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| | Olivija's C.O.P.D. Resources |
| | This series of articles are by or about individuals who have COPD or are the primary care giver for someone who has COPD. | | | Coalition for Pulmonary Patient Care, a grass roots coalition of patients and families of patients who suffer with COPD..... | | | How to Care for a Patient with "COPD." Smokers account for more than 90% of COPD cases. |
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| | GOLD - the Global initiative for chronic Obstructive Lung Disease |
| | A quick-reference guide for physicians and nurses, with key information about patient management and education. | | | The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) works with health care professionals and public health officials around the world to raise awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and to improve prevention and treatment of this lung disease. | | | Evidence-based guidelines for COPD diagnosis, management, and prevention, with citations from the scientific literature. |
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| | What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? |
| | COPD is a major cause of death and illness throughout the world. | | | COPD develops slowly, and it may be many years before you notice symptoms like feeling short of breath. | | | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease in which the lung is damaged, making it hard to breathe. |
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http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Copd/Copd_WhatIs.html
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| | N C H S - FASTATS - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) |
| | Percent of current patients with COPD as primary diagnosis: 5.3 (2000) | | | Percent of current patients with COPD as primary diagnosis: | | | Number of current patients with COPD as primary diagnosis: 71,900 (2000) |
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| | Bill Horden, and his COPD Advocate, have been beacons of hope for thousands of people who have been diagnosed with COPD. | | | One of his messages is one of the most quoted phrases within the COPD support community. | | | Regretfully, due to health problems, he could no longer maintain his website and newsletter. |
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| | US COPD Coalition Website |
| | The US COPD Coalition and its partner organizations wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Bess Clemens-Booher, who passed away on September 14 after a long struggle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). | | | Access a variety of resources to help you with your activities for patients and the public, health care professionals, and the media online through the GOLD Website and the International COPD Coalition Website. | | | The Clemens family and the Roger Clemens Foundation have expressed their wish that memorial donations be made in Mrs. |
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| | COPD,Emphysema -Efforts Signup Page |
| | If you are looking for more information or support about Emphysema or other Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), you have found the most energetic and comprehensive organization on the web. | | | Learn that living with COPD, while a change in lifestyle, is not a death sentence. | | | Learn more about Emphysema (COPD) from folks who are living with it |
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| | American Thoracic Society |
| | Standards for the Diagnosis and Management of Patients with COPD [Internet]. | | | New York: American Thoracic Society; 2004 [updated 2005 September 8]. |
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