|
USA-CA-BILLINGS Azienda Directories
|
Azienda News:
- COPD - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - American Lung Association
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is a chronic lung disease that makes it hard to breathe Here you'll find information, resources and tools to help you understand COPD, manage treatment and lifestyle changes, find support and take action
- Learn About COPD - American Lung Association
COPD is chronic In other words, you live with it every day It is progressive, meaning it gets worse over time COPD is diagnosed by reviewing your medical history, a physical examination and examining your spirometry test results Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are the most common types of COPD
- Understanding Your Lung Health: COPD - American Lung Association
Understanding Your Lung Health: COPD What is COPD? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD is a group of lung diseases that make it harder to breathe and get worse over time Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are the most common types of COPD Anyone can develop COPD, but people aged 40 or older and people who smoke or used to smoke have a higher risk of developing the disease
- Lung Health Navigators - American Lung Association
Our Lung Health Navigators are health experts who provide free and customized one-on-one education and support for individuals and their loved ones facing lung diseases like asthma, COPD or lung cancer They are registered nurses, respiratory therapists and certified tobacco treatment specialists committed to supporting you every step of your
- Home | American Lung Association
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease, through research, education and advocacy Skip to main content Donate Search Close Menu such as asthma, COPD, lung cancer and pulmonary fibrosis We also help people overcome their addiction to tobacco
- COPD for Life is More than a Catchy Slogan - American Lung Association
The Lung Association was charged with helping those living with COPD to proactively engage with their healthcare teams on a treatment plan that offers the best possible health outcomes Beginning in 2023, Sanofi and Regeneron supported several key initiatives aimed to improve lung health for the over 11 million people living in the United
- Controlling COPD Flipchart: What you Need to Know
After completion of the COPD Flipchart, patients and caregivers will be able to: understand what COPD is, including symptoms and risk factors learn about COPD medications and their uses recognize COPD self-management options, including quitting smoking and staying vaccinated understand the importance of a COPD action plan
- Nutrition and COPD - American Lung Association
There are health complications that can result from being underweight or overweight A well-nourished body is better able to handle infections When people with COPD get an infection, it can become serious quickly and result in hospitalization Good nutrition can help prevent that from happening
- Living with COPD - American Lung Association
You may have another chronic health condition like asthma, heart disease, diabetes, depression or arthritis that you are also managing If you have an underlying lung disease like COPD, you may be at higher risk of infection or developing another lung disease Learn about the lung-related health conditions that may affect people living with
- COPD Patient Resources and Videos - American Lung Association
Lung Health Navigators Our Lung Health Navigators empowers people to understand and manage their lung health We offer FREE one-on-one education programs to support those living with lung disease including COPD and asthma
|
|