Everything Respiratory

17/03/2023

Did you know March 12-18 is Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) Awareness Week? PR Improves breathlessness, physical function, and quality of life better than any other therapy. Check out this infographic to see how PR can help patients feel better and live longer.

Learn more at www.livebetter.org.

11/02/2021

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08/04/2013

The new magazine is online just go to www.ermag.org
featuring Lung cancer story and PAH story.

Medicare policy is rapidly changing, and keeping abreast of Medicare news and changes can be difficult. Kelly Turner works for People for Quality Care, an advocacy group for people with disabilities, senior Medicare beneficiaries, and their families. The new competitive bidding ... Read more...

29/02/2012

Psst! It's Called Scleroderma...Pass It On!
Rare Disease Day - Feb. 29

Chances are you already know what scleroderma is since you subscribe to our weekly eLetter. However, there are millions of others around the world who have never heard of the disease.

YOU CAN HELP CHANGE THAT!

Next Wednesday, Feb. 29, is Rare Disease Day. Be a part of the movement of people living with scleroderma, and their family and friends, who will share their inspiring and compelling stories with the world. Visit www.rarediseaseday.org to download images to share on your social networks, share your story, find an awareness event and more.

Join the Scleroderma Foundation and other supporters on Feb. 29 as we spread the slogan 'Rare but Strong Together.'

You've Been Challenged!

Remember our New Year's Resolution to get to 10,000 fans on Facebook? We challenge ALL of our 7,793 FANS to get ONE - just ONE - of your friends to LIKE our page before Rare Disease Day on Feb. 29. That would mean we would have more than 14,000 followers. But most importantly, that would mean 14,000 people now know about a rare disease called scleroderma!

Raise awareness for patients living with Rare Diseases

02/02/2012

QUESTION: DOES COLD WEATHER MAKE EMPHYSEMA WORSE?
Answer MayoClinic.com from Dr. Edward C. Rosenow III
It may. Breathing cold, dry air causes narrowing (constriction) of
the airways in some people with chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
This restricts airflow into and out of the lungs and makes breathing
more difficult. To reduce the effects of cold air on your breathing:

Wear a cold-air face mask when you're outside. You should put the
mask on before going out. Cold-air face masks are available at many
drugstores and medical supply stores. If you don't have a mask, wear
a soft scarf pulled over your nose and mouth. -- Breathe in through
your nose instead of your mouth when you're outside. This helps warm
and humidify the air before it enters your lungs. -- Use your
bronchodilator about 30 minutes before going outside. A
bronchodilator helps open constricted airways. -- Use a home
humidifier to moisturize indoor air when it's cold and dry outside.

Before making a permanent move from a warm climate, your doctor may
suggest that you spend some time in a cold climate to see how it
affects your emphysema. Source:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/emphysema/AN00708

In some people with emphysema, breathing cold air can cause narrowing of the airways.

24/01/2012

Promo Pays Tribute to Mary Kay Director Lost to Pulmonary Fibrosis

09/08/2010

People on oxygen who have either COPD or a rare lung disease or sleep apnea.