World COPD Day
World COPD Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) to improve …Read the Rest
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How the microscopic Ebola virus kills thousands
Washington Post Link The fear of Ebola has spread faster in America than the virus itself. Ebola has infected the …Read the Rest
Study finds potential new target to treat asthma attacks brought on by colds
Researchers have identified a molecular mechanism that could explain why the common cold can bring on life-threatening asthma attacks. Published …Read the Rest
Journal of the American Medical Association : COPD best treated with COMBO
COPD patients who received a combination of long-acting beta agonists and inhaled corticosteroids were less likely to die or require hospitalization because …Read the Rest
Total and state-specific medical and absenteeism costs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults aged ?18 years in the United States for 2010 and projections through 2020
Chest Article: The report, presented by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), finds: In 2010, the …Read the Rest
How to Quit Smoking
Why quitting seems so hard Your personal stop smoking plan Smoking triggers Nicotine withdrawal Cigarette cravings Preventing weight gain Medication …Read the Rest
Asthma refresher for RN’s
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Forced oscillation technique (FOT)- Pediatric Asthma
Chestnet.org: Pediatric asthma lacks sensitive objective measures for asthma monitoring. The forced oscillation technique (FOT) offers strong feasibility across the …Read the Rest
