I’ve recently been reflecting on how Maslow’s hierarchy of needs intersects with chronic illness, moderate means, and the dignity of helping others. I’m doing so through the lens of my chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and the relationship that I’ve built with the young man who helps me with my yard work. According to Maslow’s […] The post Even with COPD, I can help others ensure their needs are met appeared first on COPD News Today.| COPD News Today – The Web's Daily Resource for COPD Disease News
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can rob us of certain physical abilities, possibly preventing us from doing some of our favorite activities. But for many of us, the disease’s mental effects are even worse. Prior to my diagnosis, I was up for trying anything, but along with COPD came a constant fear of failure. There […] The post Fear of failure is the real enemy in life with COPD appeared first on COPD News Today.| COPD News Today – The Web's Daily Resource for COPD Disease News
A Phase 3 clinical trial testing AstraZeneca’s injection therapy benralizumab as a potential treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has failed to meet its main goal of showing the therapy’s superiority over a placebo in terms of the ability to reduce the rate of moderate or severe COPD exacerbations. Following the trial’s negative results, […] The post Phase 3 trial testing benralizumab in COPD patients misses main goal appeared first on COPD News Today.| COPD News Today – The Web's Daily Resource for COPD Disease News
Columnist Caroline Gainer experiences relentless fatigue, chills, and sweating, possibly from COPD and/or chronic inflammation.| COPD News Today
Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with guaifenesin. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping a therapy. We always hear that we should “hydrate, hydrate, hydrate,” but I want to talk about why it’s especially crucial for those of us with chronic obstructive pulmonary […] The post Hydration and guaifenesin help keep my airway clear appeared first on COPD News Today.| COPD News Today – The Web's Daily Resource for COPD Disease News
Growing and harvesting anti-inflammatory foods in her garden provides numerous health benefits for columnist Caroline Gainer.| COPD News Today
The study assessed responses from 19 adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who used the Wellinks mobile app for eight weeks.| COPD News Today
Arthritis often occurs with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). For me, each moment of pain in my hips is another ding to my oxygen saturation, or at least that’s how it seems. I’ve been in a one-step-forward, two-steps-backward grind since a bout of pneumonia last year. Living with osteoarthritis in my hips has shown me […] The post Relief from my arthritis is a breath of fresh air appeared first on COPD News Today.| COPD News Today – The Web's Daily Resource for COPD Disease News
A new survey from the COPD Action Alliance shows that people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the U.S. often have difficulty getting proper care because of barriers to health insurance, high costs, and limited access to treatment. According to the alliance, a nationwide advocacy network, the results from the survey — called […] The post New survey reveals key barriers to care for COPD patients in US appeared first on COPD News Today.| COPD News Today – The Web's Daily Resource for COPD Disease News
Columnist Caroline Gainer shares the recipe for her morning "magic coffee" and explains how each ingredient benefits her health.| COPD News Today
I recently read an article on my newsfeed that said Arnold Schwarzenegger, bodybuilder, actor, and onetime California governor, had a four-word mantra: “Stay busy. Be useful.” I thought this was a wonderful guide for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). As I pursue the idea of staying busy and being useful, I find it’s […] The post ‘Stay busy. Be useful.’ is a great mantra for those living with COPD appeared first on COPD News Today.| COPD News Today – The Web's Daily Resource for COPD Disease News
One global clinical trial testing astegolimab for moderate to severe COPD hit its main goal, but another did not, Genentech reports.| COPD News Today
Columnist Caroline Gainer explores the benefits of telehealth visits, which have provided her with convenient and competent healthcare.| COPD News Today
Poor-sleeping COPD patients had a 25% greater chance of having a flare-up in the next year compared with those with the best possible sleep.| COPD News Today
Good use of noninvasive ventilation, like CPAP, lowered exacerbations and aided lung function in COPD patient group with sleep apnea.| COPD News Today
Read about the tests and exams given to diagnose COPD and its severity, and rule out other lung disorders as the cause of a person's symptoms.| COPD News Today
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease causes several symptoms that make breathing difficult, including persistent cough with mucus.| COPD News Today
Smoking is a known risk factor for developing COPD, but heavy smokers can have respiratory symptoms without developing airflow blockage.| COPD News Today
Patricia Inacio is a science writer for COPD News Today with a PhD in cell biology. She covers the latest news and information on a variety of COPD topics.| COPD News Today
Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of COPD, so it's important to understand what causes it, columnist Caroline Gainer says.| COPD News Today
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The FDA has approved Nucala (mepolizumab) as an add-on maintenance treatment for certain COPD patients whose disease isn't controlled.| COPD News Today
Users of e-cigarettes have a significantly increased risk of COPD over people who've never used e-cigarettes or tobacco cigarettes.| COPD News Today
Struggling to manage hip pain due to arthritis, columnist Caroline Gainer recognizes she also needs help coping with depression.| COPD News Today
Wellinks has joined forces with Careabout Health to introduce its virtual COPD management program to the New Jersey and Florida markets.| COPD News Today
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Columnist Caroline Gainer has been sleeping a lot more than usual lately, so she investigates whether that's normal for people with COPD.| COPD News Today
Aerobic exercise and a bath are part of columnist Caroline Gainer's evening routine, which helps her manage COPD and get better sleep.| COPD News Today
Learn the basics about COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease): its symptoms, causes, related conditions, and those most likely to be affected by it.| COPD News Today