Emphysema Blogs (Page 1)
What Are the Chances a Hospitalized Patient Will Survive In-Hospital Arrest?
Posted on 8. September, 2010.
Her vital signs are normal, with the exception of tachypnea and an oxygen saturation of 84% on room air. A CT scan shows marked progression of her disease ...
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How People Living With Copd Can Strengthen Breathing Muscles
Posted on 5. September, 2010.
When living with COPD, exercising may not be the foremost thought on your mind. However studies prove that specific exercises can strengthen your breathing muscles resulting in more powerful lung power....
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Understand The Smoking-diabetes Link
Posted on 1. September, 2010.
Carole Willi, M.D., of the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, and colleagues conducted a systematic review and analysis of studies describing the association between smoking and the incidence of diabetes or other glucose metabolism irregularities that covered thirty years. The data was published in the Journal of the American Medical Associations December 12, 2007...
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Remote Homecare Monitoring Device For Chronically Ill Patients Launched in ...
Posted on 31. August, 2010.
This will hopefully teach them how to spot signs of symptoms so they can act sooner to avoid being admitted to hospital." She added: "If this pilot is ...
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Medicare offers smokers support to quit
Posted on 30. August, 2010.
It will now cover up to eight counseling sessions in a year for people who want to stop.
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Obstructive vs Restrictive Lung Disease: Diagnosis and Management
Posted on 29. August, 2010.
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Allergy Symptoms & Treatments : How to Treat Cough From Allergies
Posted on 28. August, 2010.
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Are Black Molds Toxic?
Posted on 24. August, 2010.
The term "toxic mold" is not accurate. While certain molds are toxigenic, meaning they can produce toxins (specifically mycotoxins), the molds themselves are not toxic, or poisonous. Hazards presented by molds that may produce mycotoxins should be considered the same as other common molds which can grow in your house. There is always a little mold everywhere - in the air and on many surfaces. There are very few reports that toxigenic molds found inside homes can cause unique or rare health...
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