Chances are you know someone who has an invisible illness. An invisible illness means that a person is suffering from an illness or disease which isn’t necessarily visible on the outside. However, just because you can’t see what’s wrong doesn’t mean that there isn’t anything wrong. People with invisible illnesses…
In this EmpowerRNÂ video, Caroline Porter Thomas, a registered nurse, talks about COPD and explains the pathology of the disease, how it’s treated, and the prevalence of it in the U.S. Discover 10Â signs and symptoms of COPD. The video is aimed at student nurses but it contains pretty…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rH3YFIYXjBI This informative video from Manipal Hospitals shows how the lungs work to distribute oxygen to the blood and rid the body of carbon dioxide. Discover eight interesting facts about lungs. The video illustrates how a normal, healthy pair of lungs work and what happens to lungs in patients who have chronic…
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the collective term for two major lung diseases: emphysema and chronic bronchitis, but how much do you really know about this potentially deadly disease? We’ve put together a list of 10 myths and facts about COPD you should know about, based on information from…
This Longridge Video Productions Film is a tribute to one of television’s most iconic actors, Leonard Nimoy. Find out about the treatment and management of COPD. Nimoy was most famous for his role as half human, half Vulcan scientist Mr. Spock, which he played for almost 50 years. He…
One of the first obvious symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is shortness of breath. In this Health Science Channel video from August 2015, we found out more about how COPD affects the lungs and how patients struggle to breathe with the condition. Understand more about…
Professor Daniel Chambers from the Queensland Lung Transplant Service, at The Prince Charles Hospital in Brisbane, Australia, debunks some myths about lung transplants for patients with lung problems. Read about five of the myths here: Myth 1: Lung Transplantation is an experimental treatment. Lung transplant was considered “revolutionary” when it was…
This informative illustrated video from Animated COPD Patient shared in August 2014, discusses the treatment and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Discover 10Â facts and myths about COPD. The film explains that while COPD is incurable, there are ways to treat and manage the condition. It…
In this Wellness Hour video, host Randy Alvarez talks to pulmonologist, Dr. Cedric Rutland, about the treatment options available for people who suffer from COPD, and in particular, emphysema, and how lifestyle changes and medication will improve patients’ quality of life. Discover 10Â signs and symptoms of COPD.
This hand-sketched video from Health Sketch shared in November 2015, shares some the most important facts about COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). COPD is the third highest cause of death around the world, while millions of people may not even realize they have the disease. The most common…
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