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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. | | | Successful implementation of a pulmonary rehabilitation program usually requires a team approach, with individual components provided by health care professionals who have experience in managing COPD (eg, physician, dietitian, nurse, respiratory therapist, exercise physiologist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, recreational therapist, cardiorespiratory technician, pharmacist, psychosocial professionals). | | | Posteroanterior (PA) and lateral chest radiograph in a patient with severe Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). |
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| | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease- Health Encyclopedia and Reference |
| | Cigarette smoking is the most important risk factor for COPD, both in developing it to begin with and making it worse if COPD is present. | | | Home oxygen therapy can improve survival in patients with advanced COPD who have hypoxemia - low blood oxygen levels. | | | Then a chronic cough develops with clear, colorless sputum. |
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| | Lung volume reduction surgery for COPD is a surgical therapy currently being evaluated in a large, national trial. | | | During a flare of disease, chest inspection reveals contraction of the muscles between the ribs during inhalation (intercostal retraction) and the use of accessory breathing muscles. | | | Calling your health care provider Return to top |
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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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| | 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 | | | Pulmonary Rehabilitation: A Team Approach to Improving the Quality of Life (American College of Chest Physicians) | | | Lung - Treatment of COPD and Asthma (National Lung Health Education Program) |
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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. | | | Education about any and all aspects of your disease and its related problems |
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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 combination of a larger, less elastic lung and damaged, nonfunctioning tissue means that the air flow out of the lung is much slower, resulting in the feeling of an obstructed airway. | | | The incidence of emphysema is up more than 40% since 1982. |
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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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| | Home - American Lung Association site |
| | Share your experience and be inspired by your peers on the 'Living with Lung Disease Wall of Lung Champions.' | | | Join us in our mission to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. | | | The mission of the American Lung Association is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. |
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http://www.lungusa.org/diseases/copd_factsheet.html
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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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| | HeartCenterOnline: |
| | Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition. | | | Conditions and Diseases Procedures and Tests Drugs and Medications Prevention and Wellness | | | The information provided on this site is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. |
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| | Chronic Lung Disease Resource |
| | There is much we can learn from each other! | | | Signs and Symptions of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | | | Prescription Drugs for Lung Disease (Canadian Lung Association) |
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| | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the clinical management of an acute exacerbation -- Hurst and Wedzicha 80 (947): ... |
| | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the clinical management of an acute exacerbation | | | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the clinical management of an acute exacerbation -- Hurst and Wedzicha 80 (947): 497 -- Postgraduate Medical Journal | | | Abbreviations: COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; ECG, electrocardiogram; GOLD, Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease; NICE, National Institute for Clinical Excellence; NIV, non-invasive ventilation; Pa, partial pressure of arterial oxygen; Pa, partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide; V/Q, ventilation-perfusion |
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| | What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? |
| | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease in which the lung is damaged, making it hard to breathe. | | | COPD develops slowly, and it may be many years before you notice symptoms like feeling short of breath. | | | COPD is a major cause of death and illness throughout the world. |
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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: 4,500 (2000) |
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| | Wei Laboratories, Inc. |
| | For COPD patients with mucus, LC Balancer is used in addition to Soup A to clear the mucus. | | | is an oral herbal product used with WHITEE Patch to treat severe osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease. |
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