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COPD Prescription Drug Coupons
Posted on26. Feb, 2010 by admin.
Prescription drugs can be pretty expensive, even if you have insurance. COPD medications are no different. Those co-pays can really add up! The good news is that there are a few ways to save money.
Ask your doctor if it’s possible to get a generic version of a drug.
If a generic version is [...]
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COPD Oxygen Therapy
Posted on26. Jan, 2010 by admin.
COPD makes it difficult to get oxygen into the bloodstream and get carbon dioxide out of the bloodstream. To help patients get oxygen they need, doctors oftentimes put patients with moderate to severe COPD on portable oxygen therapy.
Benefits
Oxygen therapy can increase your quality of life by easing common COPD symptoms like shortness of breath and [...]
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Top 10 Shocking Facts About Cigarette Smoking
Posted on28. Dec, 2009 by admin.
Statistically, every cigarette you smoke takes off 11 minutes of your life.
There are 1.1 billion smokers in the world today.
70% of Chinese men smoke.
If both parents smoke, a teenager is more than twice as likely to smoke than a young person whose parents are both non-smokers.
If all women quit smoking during pregnancy, about 4,000 new [...]
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End Stage COPD
Posted on15. Dec, 2009 by admin.
Before we start talking about end stage COPD, it’s important to understand the three stages that precede it.
Phase 1: Mild COPD
You have around 80% of what your normal lung function should be. At this point, you might not even realize you have COPD. Usually (but not always), you’ll experience chronic coughing and mucus buildup. [...]
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Top 5 COPD Flickr Images
Posted on10. Dec, 2009 by admin.
These 5 Flickr images tell the story of how COPD affects the lives of millions of Americans.
Old Man Smoking – by LJ.
Chest X-Ray of Lungs with COPD – by robhengxr
Old Man with Breathing Tubes – by JurjenL
Last Request: Dont Smoke – by Ajka_Hungary
COPD Research and Hope in the Future – by COPD – Learn More [...]
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Asmanex Coupon – Free Trial Offer and $10 Off Prescription
Posted on10. Dec, 2009 by admin.
Asmanex is the branded version of mometasone, a steroid (in the corticosteroids class of drugs) used to treat inflammation in the lungs. Since asthma is partially caused by a narrowing of the airways due to inflammation, Asmanex can be an effective treatment option. It may take up to two weeks before you’ll see your symptoms start to [...]
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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. [...]