Respiratory News We found the best title of a research paper ever: “They can’t bury you while you’re still moving: A review of the European Respira- tory Society statement on physical activity in COPD.” We think the title says it all! People with Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) should keep moving. Exercise training for patients…
Answers to our Oxygen Quiz 1 Who discovered oxygen? Joseph Priestley didn’t actually isolate ox- ygen until August 1, 1774, when he heated some mercuric oxide powder and discovered that it gave off a gas that could reignite a glowing ember. . 2 What percentage of oxygen are you breathing in from room…
We Have Lost Two Great Advocates in the Fight against COPD Nick Jones, the leader of the Airheads, a Better Breathers support group in The Villages, FL, recently lost his fight against COPD. Since diagnosis, Nick spent the past 25 years dedicated to promoting COPD awareness and bringing attention to the lack of…
Sharing the Health! Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. has a web site at www.COPDTogether.com where you can find inspiring stories and videos of people who are dealing with chronic lung disease. There are also tools for you to download, such as a diary to log your symp- toms and feelings every day, a COPD Care…
Crossword for Christmas by John Goodman RRT FAARC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ACROSS .1.Force per unit of surface area . 3 Used to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea Most efficient way to administer oxygen Labored breathing Act of…
Holidays with Chronic Lung Problems To keep your holidays as stress free as possible, remember to pace yourself and know your limitations. There should be no need to rush. Discuss your feelings and con- cerns with your family and friends so there are no misunderstandings when you decline an invitation because you do…
Let’s Talk Sarcoidosis! The Caring Voice Coalition (www. caringvoice.org) tells us about talk show host Dorothea Howard, who has lived with Sarcoidosis for 31 years. Her show, Let’s Talk Sarcoidosis, airs in parts of Maryland and Washington, DC, and is shared on YouTube. Dorothea wants people to be proactive in their own health…
How Rare Is Your Lung Disease by John R. Goodman, RRT FAARC How rare does a lung disease have to be so that it is actually called a “rare” lung disease? Let’s look at the lung diseases that most everyone has heard of first. COPD Probably the most common lung dis- ease today…
Is Your Inhaler Working for You A recent article by Dr. Lauren VanScoy on AboutHealth.com discusses five reasons your COPD inhalers may not be working for you. 1.New delivery mechanisms. There are dozens of different inhaler devices, all of which have slightly different mechanisms in the inhaler apparatus. Some devices require you to…
The Ryan Report New Portable Oxygen Concentrators: An Overview of Inova Labs’ Activox 4L and Respironics’ SimplyGo Mini Compared to previous years, 2015 was a slower year in terms of new home oxygen delivery products hitting the market. On the portable oxygen concentrator (POC) side, Inova Labs introduced their LifeChoice Activox 4L alongside their new…