COPD

What You Need to Know About COPD

· · COPD
Most of us never think about breathing: It’s something that just happens automatically, and the only time we become aware of it is if we get out of breath due to vigorous exercise. But for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), breathing can become a struggle. “Unfortunately, COPD cannot … Read More

How Heart Smart Are You?

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Heart-health advice has many messengers: your doctor, promotional fliers in the mail, family and Facebook friends, the National Institutes of Health, internet ads, and of course Dr. Google. Some health advice comes from science-based evidence, others not so much. Credible sources include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), … Read More

Pulmonary Fibrosis Scar Tissue Inside Lungs

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Breathing problems have been associated with coronavirus disease since the earliest days of the pandemic. Now we know that severe progression of COVID-19 is frequently accompanied by respiratory failure, and some doctors are concerned that critically ill COVID-19 patients may develop a form of pulmonary fibrosis (PF) after a long … Read More

Lung Cancer Screening Update

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Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States, and also one of the most lethal, mainly because it is usually diagnosed at a late stage when it has already spread elsewhere in the body. But proposed changes to lung cancer screening could make a difference. Extended … Read More

7. Influenza

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Influenza—commonly called the flu—is a viral infection of the respiratory system that affects the lungs and the whole body. Most people who get the flu come down with it during “flu season,” which starts in October, peaks in February, and lasts through March. Children are more susceptible to getting the … Read More

Resources

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For general information about the lung diseases in this report, contact the following organizations: Allergy & Asthma Network www.allergyasthmanetwork.org 800-878-4403 8229 Boone Blvd., Suite 260 Vienna, VA 22182 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology www.aaaai.org 414-272-6071 555 E. Wells St., Suite 1100 Milwaukee, WI 53202-3823 American Association of Cardiovascular … Read More

Glossary

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airways: The tube-like organs of the respiratory system through which air is breathed in and out. These include the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles. allergen: A substance that is not a harmful infectious agent, yet triggers the immune system to respond. Some common allergens are animal dander (shed skin flakes), plant … Read More

10. Conclusion

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Unless we can breathe, we cannot live. That’s why it behooves us to treat our lungs with respect by not smoking or inhaling any unnecessary products, and by avoiding air pollution whenever possible. These simple measures can help prevent the majority of cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the most … Read More

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