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Post by David on Sept 2, 2014 12:50:15 GMT -5
Thursday, July 17, 2014
FRESNO, Calif. -- It's the third leading cause of death in the U.S., killing more than 130,000 Americans a year. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease- COPD-can literally take a person's breath away. Now, there are three new treatments that may help patients breathe easier.
Read more: abc30.com/health/3-new-treatments-for-copd/195199/
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Post by hugahusky on Sept 2, 2014 14:15:26 GMT -5
Very interesting. I heard of the lung flute about 4 years ago but do not know of anyone that has used it. I use a flutter valve and it appears as though it may do the same thing. Best part of it, is that the respirology clinic gives them to me.
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Post by mary57 on Sept 2, 2014 19:04:40 GMT -5
I finally got a chance to read this, thank you David for putting up the link.
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Post by skate4life on Sept 4, 2014 9:38:53 GMT -5
So noted: coils via bronchoscope to collapse non-functioning area; the Flute to vibrate and loosen mucus deeper in lungs so you can cough it out; and zithromycin (Zithromax) daily to help reduce flares by 30%......thanks David
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