Archive for November, 2009
Top 5 Ways to Clear Mucus & Phlegm
Posted on30. Nov, 2009 by admin.
Living with COPD isn’t easy. Not only are the airways constricted, but the air sacs that transfer oxygen (and remove carbon dioxide) from the blood are damaged. Mucus in the airways only makes the problem worse. The good news is that there are several techniques and medicines that may help remove mucus and [...]
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Ventolin $15 Off Coupon
Posted on24. Nov, 2009 by admin.
Ventolin HFA, the branded version of albuterol, makes it easier to breathe by relaxing the muscles that surround the airways. It’s used to treat a number of conditions of the lung including asthma, bronchitis, emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Ventolin HFA can start working in as little as 15 minutes and continue to help [...]
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Free Xopenex HFA Inhaler Holder
Posted on18. Nov, 2009 by admin.
Xopenex, the branded version of levalbuterol, is used to treat asthma, bronchitis, emphysema or COPD and helps prevent narrowing of the airways (bronchospasm).
There’s currently a promotion for a free Xopenex Inhaler holder. You just need to fill out some basic information and they’ll send it to you in the mail. No purchase is required.
Xopenex comes in two [...]
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Symbicort Prescription Coupon – 100% Off 1st Copay
Posted on12. Nov, 2009 by admin.
You’ve probably seen commercials for Symbicort (like the one below) on TV. Now you can get 100% off your first Symbicort prescription copay! Also, if you’re out-of-pocket costs are above $25, you’ll receive a discount on your next 11 refills (up to $75 in savings).
Symbicort is a treatment option for asthma and COPD. [...]
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How the Weather Effects COPD
Posted on07. Nov, 2009 by admin.
Talking about the weather could help many Americans breathe a little easier.
Extremely warm or cool weather brings more than discomfort to the estimated 24 million people in the U.S. who may have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)–a progressive, but preventable and treatable lung condition that includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema or both. The weather can also [...]
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The Flu Shot for COPD Patients
Posted on05. Nov, 2009 by admin.
There are many “faces” of influenza-people who need to get vaccinated against influenza, also known as the “flu.” In fact, more than four out of every five people in the United States should be immunized every year. Chances are you, your friends and your relatives should make time to get vaccinated as soon as vaccine [...]
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Managing COPD Effectively
Posted on04. Nov, 2009 by admin.
A recent telephone survey found that patients who have COPD feel more in control when they actively manage their disease. The survey, commissioned by the COPD Foundation and Dey, L.P., asked 400 people living with COPD and 400 people who provide care for someone with COPD about their thoughts on using a nebulizer (a device that [...]
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COPD Information
Posted on03. Nov, 2009 by admin.
COPD is a disease that affects millions of people across the world. It actually consists of two separate diseases: chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Chronic bronchitis is when the mid-sized airways in your lungs get inflamed and lead to coughing and excessive mucus for three months or more.
Emphysema destroys the alveoli, the small sacs in the lungs [...]
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COPD Prevalence & Statistics
Posted on01. Nov, 2009 by admin.
COPD affects an estimated 24 million Americans and is the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for over 100,000 deaths per year. While the disease is often attributed to smoking, that’s not the only cause. Secondhand smoke, occupational dust and chemicals, air pollution and genetic factors can also be behind COPD.
If you [...]