When it comes to sleep, more isn’t necessarily better, according to a global study. Researchers who studied more than 116,000 people in seven regions of the world found that who slept for longer than the recommended duration of six to eight hours a day had an increased risk of dying or developing diseases of the… Continue reading Too Much of A Good Thing?
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Five Ways Neglecting Your Teeth Could Cost You – In Money and In Health
Here’s a hard fact to chew on: Adults between the ages of 20 and 64 average losing about seven permanent teeth, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). Lost teeth are just one of the many costs that can be incurred by neglecting your oral health. Dental professionals say a lack… Continue reading Five Ways Neglecting Your Teeth Could Cost You – In Money and In Health
Rheumatoid Arthritis and COPD
People suffering from rheumatoid arthritis may be at increased risk for developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to new research. The findings were published in the journal Arthritis Care & Research. The authors said increased attention may be needed to protect the respiratory health of people with chronic inflammatory conditions. Research has demonstrated an… Continue reading Rheumatoid Arthritis and COPD
Study: A New Way to Treat Multiple Chronic Conditions
When we have several chronic health conditions as we age, the symptoms of those disorders can reduce our quality of life. In fact, having multiple chronic conditions is linked to symptoms that can restrict our ability to perform our daily routines. Some 70 percent of adults over the age of 75 have more than two… Continue reading Study: A New Way to Treat Multiple Chronic Conditions
Opioids Linked to Heart Disease in Older COPD Patients
Older COPD patients who have recently started using opioids have an increased risk of coronary artery disease-related death when compared to COPD patients who don’t use opioids. That conclusion was reached by researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital, in Toronto. According to a news release from the hospital, the study found that among these patients, new… Continue reading Opioids Linked to Heart Disease in Older COPD Patients
A Better Understanding of COPD and Genetics
Researchers have uncovered 13 new genetic regions that are linked to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The illness is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Smoking still is the most important risk factor for COPD, but the discovery expands the understanding of the role genetics plays. The finding, by researchers from Brigham… Continue reading A Better Understanding of COPD and Genetics
Oxygen Therapy May Not Help Some COPD Patients
Long-term supplemental oxygen treatment may not provide much help to some patients who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), researchers say. The group of patients studied have moderately low blood oxygen levels, and the investigators, from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, concluded that the treatment made little or no change in time to… Continue reading Oxygen Therapy May Not Help Some COPD Patients
Understanding Lung Problems
Lupe has smoked for over 45 years. This year she started having trouble keeping up with her 3-year-old grandson without gasping for air. She can no longer work in her garden without having coughing fits. Sometimes Lupe feels out of breath strolling through the market. Yet, Lupe was surprised when her doctor said she had… Continue reading Understanding Lung Problems
Screening for COPD Is Not Recommended
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) does not recommend screening for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for people who do not have symptoms suggestive of COPD. The report was published in the April 5th 2016 issue of JAMA. A release from JAMA explains that this is a “D recommendation”, meaning that there is moderate… Continue reading Screening for COPD Is Not Recommended
Rescue Inhalers: New Approach Increases Mastery of Life-Saving Technique
A rescue inhaler can be a lifesaver during an asthma or COPD flare-up, but using a rescue inhaler is complicated and misuse is common, putting patients’ lives at risk. An education strategy, called teach-to-goal, may help patients use their inhalers properly during these critical times, according to research published online in March 2016 in the… Continue reading Rescue Inhalers: New Approach Increases Mastery of Life-Saving Technique
Music Therapy for COPD Patients
Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and other chronic respiratory disorders who received music therapy in conjunction with standard rehabilitation saw an improvement in symptoms, psychological well-being and quality of life compared to patients receiving rehabilitation alone, according to a new study by researchers at The Louis Armstrong Center of Music and Medicine at… Continue reading Music Therapy for COPD Patients
COPD Update
Editor’s Note: November is COPD Awareness Month, and this respiratory condition is something everyone should know more about. It is the third leading cause of death in the United States, killing more than 120,000 people per year, and up to 12 million adults may have it and not know it. Here, experts from the National… Continue reading COPD Update
COPD Patients Don’t Know Enough About The Illness
A new national survey of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) shows a surprising lack of awareness of risk factors and knowledge of diagnosis stage. That lack of knowledge, researchers says, has a significant impact on patients’ quality of life, employment and ability to afford treatment. COPD, the third most common cause of death… Continue reading COPD Patients Don’t Know Enough About The Illness
COPD Patients Risk Burn Injuries from Oxygen
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who are receiving home oxygen have a higher risk of burn injury, according to researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. This study was published on March 30 in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. For their study, the researchers looked at data from Medicare beneficiaries from 2001… Continue reading COPD Patients Risk Burn Injuries from Oxygen
Care Guidelines to Prevent Acute COPD
The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) and the Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS) announced in October 2014 the release of Prevention of Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: American College of Chest Physicians and Canadian Thoracic Society Guideline in the journal CHEST. The guideline, a first of its kind, provides evidence-based recommendations aimed at… Continue reading Care Guidelines to Prevent Acute COPD
A “Flute” That Helps COPD Patients
A hand-held respiratory device may offer COPD patients improvement in their symptoms, according to a new study from the University of Buffalo. The research analyzed the effect of the device, the Lung Flute, on patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The illness, usually caused by smoking, is the third leading cause of death in… Continue reading A “Flute” That Helps COPD Patients