COPD information at COPD-International

COPD information at COPD-International http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/ COPD information at COPD-International en-us Matthew1471's BlogX / BlogX.co.uk Content Â© 2006-2010 - COPD-International http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/RSS/Image.jpg COPD information at COPD-International http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/ 100 100 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:56 -0400 Tue, 6 Aug 2010 13:11 -0400 The importance of exercise for the COPD patient COPD http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/ViewItem.asp?Entry=20 http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/Comments.asp?Entry=20 Why should you exercise? Exercise and staying active are an important part of rehabilitation for chronic lung disease. You may believe that people with chronic lung disease are too short of breath to exercise. This is a myth. The truth is that ... <a href="http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/ViewItem.asp?Entry=20">Read More (205 Characters)</a> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:21 -0400 U.S. FDA Warning: Stolen Advair Diskus inhalers pose risk COPD http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/ViewItem.asp?Entry=19 http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/Comments.asp?Entry=19 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to use inhalers stolen from a Virginia warehouse after some of the pilfered medicine turned up in some pharmacies. The stolen Advair Diskus inhalers (fluticasone propionate and salm... <a href="http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/ViewItem.asp?Entry=19">Read More (904 Characters)</a> Sat, 17 Jul 2010 11:04 -0400 Another potential factor contributing to COPD - wood smoke COPD http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/ViewItem.asp?Entry=18 http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/Comments.asp?Entry=18 People exposed to wood smoke, especially smokers, are not only at greater risk for COPD, but also may have changes to their genes (DNA) which increases the risk even more. The exposure can be from a number of sources, including home heating, cooking and ev... <a href="http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/ViewItem.asp?Entry=18">Read More (538 Characters)</a> Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:13 -0400 Medicare competitive bidding replaces standard fee system (selected areas) all http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/ViewItem.asp?Entry=17 http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/Comments.asp?Entry=17 Beginning Jan 2011, competitive bidding will replace the current "standard fee" system in selected areas. This was briefly implemented in 2008, then stopped by congress with the passing of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act. This mark... <a href="http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/ViewItem.asp?Entry=17">Read More (904 Characters)</a> Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:25 -0400 Closing the donut hole in 2010: The $250 rebate information all http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/ViewItem.asp?Entry=16 http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/Comments.asp?Entry=16 The last U.S.health care reform plan closes the Part D "doughnut hole", which is the gap in drug coverage where, after a certain amount, individuals with Medicare have to pay for the entire expense of their own prescription medications with their own mon... <a href="http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/ViewItem.asp?Entry=16">Read More (724 Characters)</a> Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:54 -0400 Hijacking of our name and reputation COPD http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/ViewItem.asp?Entry=15 http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/Comments.asp?Entry=15 There is an ad running on Google (right side panel on certain searches) that reads as follows: -------------------------------------------------- COPD Warning Signs <<<<<<<< Link referenced below is here Donâ€™t Wait For The Symptoms To Get ... <a href="http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/ViewItem.asp?Entry=15">Read More (1155 Characters)</a> Sun, 18 Apr 2010 08:00 -0400 A COPD Patient's goal - to Conquer the Boston Marathon for a second year COPD http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/ViewItem.asp?Entry=14 http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/Comments.asp?Entry=14 Last year, Mike McBride wrote about his quest to be the first COPD patient to not only enter but also complete the prestigious Boston Marathon. You can see the article, pictures and information about the race at: http://www.copd-international.com/Library/B... <a href="http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/ViewItem.asp?Entry=14">Read More (535 Characters)</a> Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:01 -0500 Are you thinking of participating in a COPD research study? COPD http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/ViewItem.asp?Entry=13 http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/Comments.asp?Entry=13 Those of us with lungs compromised by COPD have additonal points to think about. For the COPD patient, especially those in advanced stages, the decision to participate (or not) can have immediate lasting effects of the quality of life. There is a new ... <a href="http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/ViewItem.asp?Entry=13">Read More (211 Characters)</a> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:07 -0500 More hidden dangers from smoking! COPD http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/ViewItem.asp?Entry=12 http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/Comments.asp?Entry=12 We are all aware of the need for those of us with COPD to quit smoking. The impact on our bodies is well documented, affecting not only our lungs, but many other vital organs in our bodies. Second hand smoke also has been documented to have the same affe... <a href="http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/ViewItem.asp?Entry=12">Read More (678 Characters)</a> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:15 -0500 Free COPD Seminars - Burlington MA COPD http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/ViewItem.asp?Entry=11 http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/Comments.asp?Entry=11 The Lahey Clinic COPD Center seminar series is designed to educate and inform the public about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Each session will include two topics with lecturers drawn from various departments at Lahey Clinic, with the view t... <a href="http://www.COPD-International.com/COPDInfo/ViewItem.asp?Entry=11">Read More (2554 Characters)</a>