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A Pulmonary Fibrosis Drug Trial
A Pulmonary Fibrosis Drug Trial Joan explains why she feels healthier today than the day she was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis and recalls the drug trial she is participating in. EmpowHER 09/28/2010 544 Views
How to Use an Autohaler
How to Use an Autohaler A step-by-step instructional video on how to properly use and maintain an Autohaler device. NationalJewishHealth 08/11/2009 1,586 Views
Ultrasound Energy Can Be Used to Blast Blood Clots in Lungs
Ultrasound Energy Can Be Used to Blast Blood Clots in Lungs A new catheter using ultrasound energy along with drugscan be used to "blast" blood clots in the lungs. NBCHealth 01/21/2013 229 Views
Testing for Ongoing Respiratory Symptoms
Testing for Ongoing Respiratory Symptoms Allergist and immunologist Dr. Warner Carr performs an evaluation on Yaz, 26, who comes down with bronchitis-related symptoms two to four times per year. The Doctors 10/20/2010 7,119 Views
The Relation Between COPD and Chest Tightness
The Relation Between COPD and Chest Tightness Dr. David Sanderson shares if COPD can cause chest tightness. EmpowHER 01/05/2010 3,332 Views
The Dangers of Distressed Jeans
The Dangers of Distressed Jeans Distressed jeans may look may be fashionable, but the sandblasting process they go through to achieve that look may cause lung disease. The Doctors 09/18/2012 73,117 Views
An Antibiotic a Day to Keeps COPD Flare Ups Away
An Antibiotic a Day to Keeps COPD Flare Ups Away COPD is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Twelve million Americans have been diagnosed with the condition, which some know as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. How an antibiotic a day could help keep attacks at bay Ivanhoe 03/25/2012 1,846 Views
Will Medical insurance Pay for a Lung Transplant
Will Medical insurance Pay for a Lung Transplant Dr. Bremner shares his knowledge and explains if medical insurance will pay for a lung transplant. EmpowHER 12/24/2009 865 Views
The Effect of Oxygen Treatment for Pulmonary Fibrosis
The Effect of Oxygen Treatment for Pulmonary Fibrosis Nancy explains if oxygen treatment helps alleviate her pulmonary fibrosis symptoms and shares which medications she is taking. EmpowHER 09/28/2010 3,439 Views
What to do After a COPD Diagnosis
What to do After a COPD Diagnosis Dr. David Sanderson shares what a woman should do once diagnosed with COPD. EmpowHER 01/05/2010 40,427 Views
COPD Explained
COPD Explained E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork demonstrates how COPD affects the body and explains that it's the fourth-leading cause of death in the U.S. The Doctors 07/05/2011 47,071 Views
Tammy's Smoking Habit Effects and Diagnosis
Tammy's Smoking Habit Effects and Diagnosis Tammy, 38, has been smoking since she was 13 years old. She visits oncologist Dr. Lawrence Piro and experiences what would happen if she was diagnosed with lung cancer. The Doctors 11/02/2010 16,967 Views
Texas Considers Raising Smoking Age to 21
Texas Considers Raising Smoking Age to 21 In Texas, one out of every five adults smokes; while more than half of U.S. smokers tried to quit last year, only one of every 20 actually did it. Add to that the fact that most smokers in Texas -- 90% -- start before the legal age of 18 and it's easy to see why a state senator wants the legal smoking age raised to 21. Nightcap 03/20/2013 23,587 Views
Reviving Rejected Lungs for Lung Transplants
Reviving Rejected Lungs for Lung Transplants See the new procedure that's giving lungs that wouldn't normally pass the test for transplant, a second chance of saving lives. Ivanhoe 10/02/2012 2,011 Views
How Air Quality Affects COPD
How Air Quality Affects COPD Dr. David Sanderson shares his medical knowledge and explains if air quality can worsen COPD. EmpowHER 01/05/2010 297,298 Views

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