Registered nurse Alyssia Smith is leading the Port Lincoln group. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Port Lincoln now has a peer support group giving post-heart event support to cardiac patients thanks to Heart Support Australia (HSA). The program takes place on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Port Lincoln Library. Registered nurse of 18 years Alyssia Smith […]

This World COPD Day (Wed 15 November), Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is spotlighting the challenges faced by Scots living with COPD. A new report from the charity reveals a quarter of Scots living with long-term chest conditions weren’t referred for rehabilitation, and more than half needed support that they weren’t able to access. It […]

COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has various stages. It goes through stage 1-4. In this regard, Dr. Hari Kishan Gonuguntla who is a Consultant Interventional Pulmonologist at Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad said, “Early detection of COPD is critical to slowing the progression of the disease and in avoiding serious complications. There are four distinct stages […]

BEIJING, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — World COPD Day is a global campaign that aims to raise awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and improve the quality of life for people living with this condition1. COPD is a group of progressive lung diseases that cause breathing difficulties and can lead to serious complications, such […]

PHYSIOTHERAPY IS treatment to restore, maintain, and make the most of a patient’s mobility, function, and well-being. Physiotherapy helps through physical rehabilitation, injury prevention, and health and fitness. Physiotherapists get you involved in your own recovery. Physiotherapy, or physical therapy, is a healthcare discipline focused on enhancing and restoring physical function and mobility. It addresses […]

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ABILENE, Texas — Hendrick Health’s Better Breathers Club celebrated Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month by puckering up their lips for the clubs first ever “Harmonicas for Health: Music to Maximize the Lungs.” The club is a free community outreach program for people of all ages with long-term breathing disorders and meets every second Tuesday […]

Rebecca Boyle with her later father Billy who died from COPD (Photo: d) Rebecca Boyle’s father Billy was 72 when he died from COPD. She said: “Watching someone you love gasping desperately for air every minute of the day was traumatic. It made you feel powerless. We didn’t understand how difficult it was for him […]

Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) may improve anxiety in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and depression in patients with sarcoidosis, according to systematic review findings published in Respiratory Medicine. Because research shows that PR has alleviated anxiety and depression symptoms in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), researchers sought to assess the effect of PR […]

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — November is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the disease affects over 6% of Americans and there is currently no cure for the COPD. What You Need To Know November is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease awareness month Over 15 million Americans who have been diagnosed […]

Editor: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the third leading cause of death and the second leading cause of disability in the U.S. There are 30 million people in the U.S. and 694,000 in Pennsylvania living with COPD. Millions more suffer from it but have not been diagnosed and are not being treated. November is COPD […]

By Joy Mazur, Epigraph intern Newswise — Monika Jones jokes that after her son’s epilepsy surgery, the neurosurgeon handed her the three-month-old with 65 staples in his head and one instruction: “Good luck; get a lot of therapy.” “I thought, ‘You gotta be kidding. What do I do?’” said Jones, now the founder and executive […]

Zambon tests medical knowledge about respiratory health The program, launched by Flutox, targets primary care specialists and pediatricians, who must respond with a “truth or myth” response to five clinical statements in the shortest amount of time. + read more “We must follow the example of other countries in Europe and allow professionals to become […]

MANAGING lung diseases can be challenging because of many factors, including accurate diagnosis, an expert said Monday. In an email interview with The Manila Times, Yusuke Kato, general manager of Omron Healthcare Asia Pacific, said “different lung diseases require different treatment approaches, including medications, oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, or even surgery, that is why finding […]

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lifelong disease that requires multidisciplinary management and patient cooperation. It is estimated that over 2 million people in Canada are living with the condition. For patients and those who care for them, receiving a diagnosis can be frightening and overwhelming. However, there are certain programs and services available […]

Hospital for Special Care, Respiratory Therapy – Pulmonary Rehabilitation Team Leader: Pamela Held Team Members: Stephanie Alderman, Laurie Miller, Rhonda Pintek, Crystal Schindo, Betsy Smith, Debbie Wantek, Rhiannon Warzocha Return to the honorees homepage More Information Winner Category | Healthcare Staff The pulmonary rehabilitation team at Hospital for Special Care (HFSC) helps patients live […]

For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who are undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation, melatonin supplementation leads to improvements in functional capacity, health status, and quality of life, as shown in a study. The study included 39 COPD patients who were referred to a supervised pulmonary rehabilitation program. These patients were randomly assigned to receive either […]

VERIFIED Early detection and appropriate treatment of pneumonia are crucial in preventing complications. (Photo: Freepik) Bacterial pneumonia is usually more severe than viral pneumonia. They are more common in winters as there is increase in viral and bacterial infections also worsened by indoor crowding. Written by Prerna Mittra |Updated : November 12, 2023 8:01 AM […]

Pneumonia, a respiratory infection that causes inflammation in the air sacs of the lungs, continues to be a pressing global health concern. With the availability of various treatment options, chest physiotherapy has emerged as a vital intervention in the overall management of pneumonia, offering a range of benefits to patients. This article explores the profound […]

VERIFIED Chest physiotherapy is a valuable complement to medical treatments in the comprehensive management of pneumonia. Written by Tavishi Dogra |Updated : November 11, 2023 8:54 AM IST World Pneumonia Day 2023: Pneumonia, a respiratory infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, continues to be a significant global health concern, causing […]

















