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COPD Risk Screener Contact Us Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Español. Contact Us. COPD Foundation. 3300 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Miami, Florida 33134. 1-866-731-COPD (2673) icon info@copdfoundation.org.
Dew points? COPD360social posts are monitored by the COPD360social Community Manager, as well as staff Respiratory Therapists. The dew point comfort chart that is posted here has me confused. Current conditions here are: temp +1.1C, dewpoint -3.1C, humidity 74%, air pressure ….
That helps. But most of the time I'm in the house w/the A/c on keeping it a pleasant 76-78F and humidity near 50%. Yet, I walk across the room and SOB pops up. However this past week we've had very stormy weather with outside humidity in the 90%++ range.
Dear Confused, You are correct when you say that continuous flow portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) tend to be significantly larger. There is a very good reason for this and it is really based on simple mechanics. Oxygen concentrators all work pretty much the same. The ambient air we breathe contains about 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen and 1% of ...
There are many different types of COPD medications, including short- and long-acting bronchodilators, inhaled and systemic corticosteroids, and antibiotics. All of these medications play a different role in the treatment of your COPD. In the medication lists below, green text indicates an inhaled medication, blue text indicates an oral ...
My Journey with COPD & Exercise. Debbie Daro is a COPD patient and State Captain from New Jersey. As an advocate she has participated in research initiatives, advocacy efforts with her local, state, and federal officials, and regularly spreads awareness about COPD through local health fairs. To learn more about the COPD Foundation State Captain ...
Question: Ok, so my Doctor said when needed use my rescue inhaler, my question to anyone who can answer this, "I really start to feel uncomfortable when the dew point hits about 64 is this a reason to use it or when I just feel sick? Dew point is 71, I've heard people use the rescue inhale's in addition to they're daily routine.
Each type may affect how well different treatments work and how your symptoms, like shortness of breath, may progress. Other health conditions can also affect your COPD. These conditions, called “comorbidities” can include heart disease, diabetes, depression or anxiety, high blood pressure, and more. Thee health conditions can make your ...
HI. Just curious about other peoples heart rate while going from just sitting { watching tv or on co
The COPD Foundation offers resources such as COPD360social, an online community where you can connect with patients, caregivers and health care providers and ask questions, share your experiences and receive and provide support. Exercise itself cannot reverse COPD, but it can change the way you feel, breathe, and function.