COPD Treatment: Managing a Progressive Disease with Proactive Therapy
By Jennifer Carr, BSN, MA If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you’re not alone. COPD affects more than 15 million Americans according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. COPD is a term for a group of conditions that causes breathing problems which include but […]
Smoking and COPD: Kicking the Habit Can Save Your Life
By Tricia Hall, Riverview Health Respiratory and Cardiopulmonary Manager Did you know smoking often causes Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which is the third leading cause of death in the nation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)? This month is COPD awareness month, and Thurs., Nov. 19, is the Great American […]
Supporting Tobacco Users Who are Trying to Quit
By Mindi Matthews, Director of Health & Wellness If you know someone who’s trying to quit using tobacco, you have an important job as a support system. Here are some tips to help your friend or family member who is trying to quit: Do respect that the quitter is in charge. This is his or […]
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Know the Symptoms
Wheezing, a tightness in the chest, shortness of breath and coughing—all of these are symptoms of the common cold. Now imagine experiencing these symptoms not just for a couple of weeks, but all the time. This is the reality for those living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. Dr. Ahmad Saltagi, a pulmonologist at […]