Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term for two major lung diseases: chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Both of these diseases are incurable but with early treatment, the progression of the disease can be slowed and the patient can enjoy a good quality of life. We’ve compiled a list of…
In this video from Armando Hasudungan shared in October 2015, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is discussed using two metaphors: blue bloaters and pink puffers. There is currently no cure for COPD, but treatment options such as stem cell therapy can prevent more damage and improve the patient’s…
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 compiled a list of 10 myths and facts about COPD you should know about, based on information from health.com.
In this video from Armando Hasudungan shared in October 2015, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is discussed using two metaphors: blue bloaters and pink puffers. There is currently no cure for COPD, but treatment options such as stem cell therapy can prevent more damage and improve the patient’s…
Breathing is the most important thing your body does. Without breathing, you simply cannot live. It’s something you do without even thinking—unless you suffer from a lung condition that makes breathing a difficult task. There are many facts about the respiratory system and the lungs that most people are unaware of.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term for two major lung diseases: chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Both of these diseases are incurable but with early treatment, the progression of the disease can be slowed and the patient can enjoy a good quality of life. We’ve compiled a list of…
In this educational web lecture from Med Cram shared in January, Dr. Roger Seheult takes us through the common chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) emphysema, describing the symptoms of the disease and the diagnostic procedure for patients. Understand more about what happens to the lungs in COPD patients…
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…
This video from Animated COPD Patient, shared in August 2014, explains a little bit more about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including why it happens, what the symptoms are and the treatment options available. COPD diagnosis with lung function test linked to decreased mortality and fewer hospital…
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