COPD
Breathing Matters: The Importance of Understanding COPD
(BPT) – Breathe in. Breathe out. Just take a moment to inhale and exhale. We too often take breathing for granted, but what if taking a breath was a challenge? If you’re someone living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), the third leading cause of death in the United States (US), or know someone living […]
Have COPD? Are you at increased risk for respiratory compromise?
(BPT) – Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death in the United States. What many people don’t know is that COPD is a risk factor for a potentially deadly condition called respiratory compromise which can occur during hospitalization. While relatively unknown, respiratory compromise can cause a patient’s breathing to deteriorate, leading […]
Internet-mediated exercise program improves quality of life in COPD patients
A pedometer-based walking program supported by Internet-based instruction and support can improve health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study presented at the 2014 American Thoracic Society International Conference. “Low levels of physical activity among individuals with COPD can contribute to impaired quality of life […]
Physical activity associated with lower rates of hospital readmission in patients with COPD
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who participated in any level of moderate to vigorous physical activity had a lower risk of hospital readmission within 30 days compared to those who were inactive, according to a study published today in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. Researchers examined the electronic health records of […]