Fibrosis File ProPatient is a patient-focused, online educational platform that utilizes interac- tive video, simulation and mobile apps for support. They have partnered with the Academy for Continued Healthcare Learn- ing and the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation to develop a new online resource for people affected by idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The interactive program, “Idiopathic Pulmonary…
Staying Healthy and Avoiding Pneumonia What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection of one or both lungs. Organisms settle in the air sacs where they grow rapidly. These air sacs become filled with pus and fluid as the body attempts to fight infection. Young children, cigarette smokers, adults over 65 and people with certain medical…
Inhaler Instructions Vary with the Type of Inhaler Respimat® Inhaler: Video instructions are at www.combivent.com/how-to-use/video Remember “T.O.P.”: Turn, Open and Press Holding the inhaler upright, turn the clear base in the direction of the black arrows until you hear a Open the cap and close your lips around the mouthpiece after breathing out Begin to…
Calling Dr. Bauer Dear Dr. Bauer, In the 12 years that I’ve been on oxygen and using inhalers, the one I have now is a real doozy, Combivent® Respimat® – not good if you have old hands and poor eyesight. I never can tell if I’ve taken in enough to matter! Your friend and Pulmonary…
Respiratory News The Aerobika® device, which Monaghan Medical Corporation developed to ease symptoms of COPD, may also be effective in people with bronchiectasis, according to a study in the journal Academic Radiology. The device eases symptoms associated with excessive mucus in the airways. It opens up the lungs and creates vibrations in the chest, helping…
Overlap Syndrome: 1 + 1 = 3 by John R. Goodman, BS RRT FAARC The term Overlap Syndrome refers to diseases that overlap one another so that the combined effect of these conditions is worse than either one alone. There are many examples of this, especially in autoimmune diseases such as arthritis and lupus. Chronic…
Trivia quiz about Lincoln Some historians consider Abraham Lincoln the greatest U.S. president ever. He is honored on Mount Rushmore, the Lincoln Memorial, the penny and the five dollar bill. See if you can answer this trivia quiz about Lincoln. What site might Lincoln aficionados visit in Lexington, KY?: Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic…
Maximize Your Meds! by Larry Ahlman Following a nasty bout with pneumonia, the doctor gave me the bad news: my COPD had entered Stage 4. On a brighter note, he seemed surprised that I was bouncing around like a spry 70 year old. Most of his patients with readings as low as mine were in…
Let Your Voice Be Heard! New York’s Attorney General, Eric eSrchneid man, has launched an antitrust investigation into the maker of the EpiPen®, a life-saving drug for people with severe allergic reactions. Mylan Pharmaceuticals had raised the price of the EpiPen by more than 400 percent. Mylan responded with its EpiPen- 4Schools program providing free…
Get Up and Get Going! Australian researchers found physical ac- tivity undertaken in small intervals spaced throughout the day can safely and markedly improve the health of people with COPD. The study established that 150 minutes of exercise per week is most effective in reduc- ing cardiovascular and metabolic disease. It can greatly improve the…