Mastering the Proper Use of Inhalers: A Guide for Patients
Hold your breath for 10 seconds Rinse your mouth thoroughly You need to know how to use the inhaler correctly to see the therapeutic effect (Photo = Clip Art Korea). Inhalers are a necessity for patients with respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, there are many different types and […]
The Long-Term Effects of Smoking on Lung Health: Can Lungs Recover After Quitting?
“Some people may become clean after recovering from pneumonia and flu”…Long-term smokers have a hard time Posted on 29.02.2024 16:20 Posted on 29.02.2024 16:20 Modified on 29.02.2024 16:20 Views 1,751 Research results show that 20 years after quitting smoking, the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease decreases to the same level as that of a […]
Understanding and Managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Global Health Concern
Professor Seongryeol Kim Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease refers to a condition in which breathing problems occur due to chronic airway abnormalities. This disease is caused in particular by emphysema or chronic bronchitis and is characterized by difficulty exhaling when breathing. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was the third leading […]
The Importance of Pulmonary Function Testing for Respiratory Health
[Voce della speranza, 3 gennaio 2024](ed: Li Wenhan) When you enter the lung function exam room, you can always hear “Breathe in hard…breathe out hard…” “Doctor, I tried my best, but my lung capacity is not enough.” Vital capacity is an indicator of pulmonary function tests and does not represent lung function… So what exactly […]
Low Awareness of Lung Disease and Health Found in Korean Public Survey: Importance of COPD Highlighted
The Korean Tuberculosis and Respiratory Society Reveals Alarming Lack of Awareness about Lung Disease and Health In a recent public awareness survey conducted by the Korean Tuberculosis and Respiratory Society, 68.4% of respondents admitted to never having heard of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is concerning that despite the increased recognition of the importance […]
Regular Exercise Reduces Mortality by 16% for COPD Patients, Study Finds
Regular Exercise Reduces Mortality in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Study Finds A groundbreaking study led by professors Park Hye-yoon and Kang Dan-bi at Samsung Hospital Seoul has revealed that regular exercise can lead to a 16% reduction in mortality among individuals diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD, a respiratory disease and […]
