Other Lung Therapies

07 Jan Companion Conditions for COPD Patients [VIDEO]

Posted at 07:07h in Better Breathing, COPD Research, Exercise & Pulm Rehab, Heart & Metabolic Heath, Other Lung Therapies, Videos 0 Comments

In this video, part of a continuing series produced by Medscape, Dr. Laura Feemster of the University of Washington discusses...

22 Nov Lung Cancer Mortality Decreased by Early Screenings

Posted at 06:51h in COPD Research, Other Lung Therapies 0 Comments

What if one simple thing could decrease your mortality risk from lung cancer by 26%? Or by 61%? Amazingly, a...

10 Aug How Does Medicare Cover Lung Transplants?

Posted at 06:22h in Better Breathing, Other Lung Therapies 4 Comments

Editor's Note: This is a guest post. The information shared and views expressed in this article are those of the...

12 Jul What If You Decide on Comfort Care Instead of Curative Medical Treatment?

Posted at 06:27h in Better Breathing, Other Lung Therapies, Uncategorized 2 Comments

You might have heard that former first lady Barbara Bush opted, at the end of her life, to stop receiving...

21 Jun Medication Mistakes: Take Extra Care With Your Prescriptions

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Medication mistakes can cause illness, injuries, and even death. In the U.S. alone, hundreds of thousands of patients experience problems...

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PERF publishes a free blog, and responds to reader’s questions and concerns, for those who experience breathing difficulties or exercise limitations.

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