How to effectively manage acute exacerbations of COPD, part 1: which therapies can decrease the risk of recurrence?The initial management of an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) revolves around ensuring adequate oxygenation and im...
Having COPD can leave you feeling sad, frustrated, and depressed -- all of which can make it hard to manage your symptoms. If you're having problems living with COPD, you're not alone. Reach out and get help from support groups, friends, family, or clergy. Also, the American Lung Ass...
People with COPD signs and symptoms tend to decrease their physical activity, since shortness of breath makes exertion more and more difficult. Decreased activity can start a vicious cycle of progressive deconditioning, and this leads to worsening of symptoms and more breathlessness, with less and l...
Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), or have thoughts about suicide or ...
Smoking is by far the most common cause of chronic bronchitis. Workplace exposure to dust and toxic gases is a much less common cause, seen in miners and grain handlers. Air pollution can make symptoms worse for people with chronic bronchitis. ...
While many of the physical symptoms that are associated with the end can be managed to one degree or another, unfortunately end-of-life confusion can be much harder to manage. The reasons for this difficulty are quite obvious: people suffering from end-of-life confusion can demonstrate a ...
COPD is often made in patients with a history of smoking and the presence of typical symptoms (dyspnea, chronic cough, sputum production) and physical findings (expiratory wheezing), without the performance of spirometry [6]. This is inaccurate and may lead to under or over-diagnosis of COPD ...
Better manage your Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes with these strategies. Lisa EspositoandPayton SyDec. 30, 2024 Early Signs of Diabetes A look at common early warning signs of diabetes and what to do if you experience them. Elaine K. HowleyandVanessa CaceresDec. 20, 2024...
a couple weeks ago, but we've also been concerned the last couple week that he's becoming frustrated not being able to communicate. I researched for hours last couple days and read about "apraxia". He has several of the symptoms. You're right about the vaccines, my gut says the same....
Water damage to your windows or doors to the outside Warped walls or floors Water stains Another possible sign is getting allergy symptoms, such as a runny nose or itchy eyes, when you're in a damp or humid part of your house.