by MASA | Jun 13, 2023 | Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD) / Emphysema, Patient Resources
What is COPD? What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease? Have a listen to the full recording of Dr. Crabtree explaining the disease, its prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment in simple terms. The Interview was on air on June 6, 2023 at Bondsy 99-7 THE MIX. If you...
by MASA | Jun 21, 2018 | Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD) / Emphysema, Patient Resources, Respiratory Diseases
Emphysema is a condition that causes an excessive shortness of breath because the alveoli in the lungs are damaged. The main cause of emphysema is long-term exposure to airborne gases/irritants, such as tobacco smoke and chemical fumes. You may potentially have...
by MASA | Jun 21, 2018 | Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD) / Emphysema, Patient Resources, Respiratory Diseases
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a term used to describe progressive, inflammatory lung diseases with increasing breathlessness such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and refractory asthma. The primary cause of many COPDs is long-term...
by MASA | Jun 21, 2018 | Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD) / Emphysema, Respiratory Diseases
Bronchitis involves the lining of your bronchial tubes becoming inflamed, oftentimes due to smoking. Those with bronchitis often cough up thickened, discolored mucus. Acute bronchitis, also known as a chest cold, typically improves within a week, although their cough...
by MASA | Apr 19, 2016 | Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD) / Emphysema, Patient Opportunity, Respiratory Diseases
This commercial is for a clinical research trial for those diagnosed with COPD or Chronic Bronchitis. For more information about current trials, visit our SWIA research tab or call us at 309-452-0995 to ask about our clinical research opportunities. Want to learn more...
