(BPT) – Of the top five causes of death in the U.S., only one is increasing: COPD, also known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. COPD is a progressive lung disease that makes it harder to breathe over time and can cause chronic coughing, wheezing or a...
(BPT) – Actress Rose McGowan, best known for her leading role in the TV series, Charmed, is sharing her story in a new leading role: raising awareness for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or IPF. After her father was diagnosed with IPF, she became determined to...
(BPT) – Twenty-two million Americans, many of whom are children, suffer from the frightening acute attacks and long-term disabilities of chronic asthma. Millions more adults face the increasing burdens and life-altering effects of chronic obstructive pulmonary...
By Joanna Lyford, Senior medwireNews Reporter A disease management program (DMP) for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) based on the Chronic Care Model leads to greater patient satisfaction with care than standard disease management, a randomized trial...
By Kirsty Oswald, medwireNews Reporter Data from the Netherlands indicate that living in close proximity to livestock farms is associated with decreased respiratory morbidity, including asthma, allergic rhinitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The...
Palm Springs, CA – More than a three thousand years ago China started using acupuncture for treating those who suffered from many ailments successfully. Today, it’s used in America for treating a variety of pain induced conditions ranging from cramps to...
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