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COPD HAS BECOME THE THIRD MAJOR CAUSE OF DEATH IN THE UNITED
STATES, 12 YEARS AHEAD OF PREDICTIONS. THERE WERE 141,075 DEATHS
IN 2008, ACCORDING TO THE LATEST REPORT BY THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE
CONTROL.
"COPD is a disease characterized by a progressive airflow limitations
caused by an abnormal inflammatory reaction to the chronic inhalation
of particles. (...) From a review of data from all over the world, it is
clear that tobacco is not the only cause of COPD."
(Chest, 117/2/Feb. 2000 Supplement)
"Although COPD is a leading cause of illness and death, its recognition
as a public health problem has been slow to evolve despite the rising
mortality rate for COPD and the decline in death rates for most of the
cardiovascular diseases. For example, between 1966 and 1995, the
age-adjusted death rates for coronary heart disease and stroke
declined by 45% and 58%, respectively, whereas the death rate for
COPD increased by 71%!" (Chest, 117/2/Feb. 2000 Supplement)
"COPD is a major and increasing health problem, which is predicted
to become the third commonest cause of death and the fifth commonest
cause of disability in the world by 2020. While there have been major
advances in the understanding and management of asthma, COPD has
been relatively neglected and there are no current therapies that reduce
the inevitable progression of this disease. However, because of the
enormous burden of disease and escalating healthcare costs, there is
now renewed interest in the underlying cellular and molecular
mechanisms and a search for new therapies, resulting in re-evaluation
of the disease. Despite its enormous global importance, there has been
relatively little research into COPD and it is the most underfunded
disease in relation to the global burden of disease." (N Engl J Med
1999;340:1881-1887)
"....data from....US study suggest that 10% of persons with COPD account
for > 70% of all medical care costs. International studies of trends in
COPD-related hospitalization indicate that (...) admissions per 1,000
persons per year for COPD have increased in all age groups > 45
years of age. These trends reflect population aging, smoking patterns,
institutional factors, and treatment practices." (Chest, 2000; 112:5S-9S)
While the death rate for COPD continues to climb (141,075 in 2008),
the funding for research Is meager each year. SEE LATEST STATISTICS
The tremendous underfunding of COPD research has a very negative
impact on the development of new COPD drugs. See the 2010
PhaRMA comparative statistics here.
The Global Obstructive Lung Disease Initiative, initiated by the National
Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the World Health Organization, aims
to raise awareness of the increasing burden of COPD, decrease
morbidity and mortality, promote further study of the condition, and
implement programs to prevent COPD. It is your responsibility as a
citizen and a patient - if you happen to be one - to demand that the
governments and legislative bodies worldwide launch a massive
campaign to find effective treatment and possibly cure for this
debilitating and deadly disease. You owe it to yourself and to the future
generations.
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A NEW BOOK BY DR. TOM PETTY IN COLLABORATION WITH
PULMONARY EXPERTS AND COPD PATIENTS
-- ADVENTURES OF AN OXY-PHILE 2 --
IS AVAILABLE. FOR THE LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS AND
ORDERING INFORMATION LOOK HERE
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INFORMATION ABOUT PORTABLE OXYGEN EQUIPMENT
(portables and POC) here
OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR DEPOT
GUIDE ON TRAVEL WITH OXYGEN
(Healthcare Associates)
LONG-TERM OXYGEN THERAPY (LTOT)
PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATORS 2008 LTOT
SURVEY RESULTS
NEW CRITICAL COMPARISON OF OXYGEN CONSERVERS!
LTOT BLOGGER -- GET QUESTIONS ANSWERED
BY AN EXPERT
OXIMETER POCKET REFERENCE 2010
SMART NASAL CANNULA WITH A BUILT-IN FLOW METER.
CHECK A POWERPOINT PRESENTATION HERE.
NEW AARC'S EXCELLENT PATIENT GUIDE TO INHALERS!!!
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OUR WEBSITE HAS BEEN RATED AMONG THE BEST IN TWOI
CATEGORIES BY THE AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY.
COPD HAS BECOME THE THIRD MAJOR CAUSE OF DEATH IN THE UNITED
STATES, 12 YEARS AHEAD OF PREDICTIONS. THERE WERE 141,075 DEATHS
IN 2008, ACCORDING TO THE LATEST REPORT BY THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE
CONTROL.
"COPD is a disease characterized by a progressive airflow limitations
caused by an abnormal inflammatory reaction to the chronic inhalation
of particles. (...) From a review of data from all over the world, it is
clear that tobacco is not the only cause of COPD."
(Chest, 117/2/Feb. 2000 Supplement)
"Although COPD is a leading cause of illness and death, its recognition
as a public health problem has been slow to evolve despite the rising
mortality rate for COPD and the decline in death rates for most of the
cardiovascular diseases. For example, between 1966 and 1995, the
age-adjusted death rates for coronary heart disease and stroke
declined by 45% and 58%, respectively, whereas the death rate for
COPD increased by 71%!" (Chest, 117/2/Feb. 2000 Supplement)
"COPD is a major and increasing health problem, which is predicted
to become the third commonest cause of death and the fifth commonest
cause of disability in the world by 2020. While there have been major
advances in the understanding and management of asthma, COPD has
been relatively neglected and there are no current therapies that reduce
the inevitable progression of this disease. However, because of the
enormous burden of disease and escalating healthcare costs, there is
now renewed interest in the underlying cellular and molecular
mechanisms and a search for new therapies, resulting in re-evaluation
of the disease. Despite its enormous global importance, there has been
relatively little research into COPD and it is the most underfunded
disease in relation to the global burden of disease." (N Engl J Med
1999;340:1881-1887)
"....data from....US study suggest that 10% of persons with COPD account
for > 70% of all medical care costs. International studies of trends in
COPD-related hospitalization indicate that (...) admissions per 1,000
persons per year for COPD have increased in all age groups > 45
years of age. These trends reflect population aging, smoking patterns,
institutional factors, and treatment practices." (Chest, 2000; 112:5S-9S)
While the death rate for COPD continues to climb (141,075 in 2008),
the funding for research Is meager each year. SEE LATEST STATISTICS
The tremendous underfunding of COPD research has a very negative
impact on the development of new COPD drugs. See the 2010
PhaRMA comparative statistics here.
The Global Obstructive Lung Disease Initiative, initiated by the National
Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the World Health Organization, aims
to raise awareness of the increasing burden of COPD, decrease
morbidity and mortality, promote further study of the condition, and
implement programs to prevent COPD. It is your responsibility as a
citizen and a patient - if you happen to be one - to demand that the
governments and legislative bodies worldwide launch a massive
campaign to find effective treatment and possibly cure for this
debilitating and deadly disease. You owe it to yourself and to the future
generations.
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
A NEW BOOK BY DR. TOM PETTY IN COLLABORATION WITH
PULMONARY EXPERTS AND COPD PATIENTS
-- ADVENTURES OF AN OXY-PHILE 2 --
IS AVAILABLE. FOR THE LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS AND
ORDERING INFORMATION LOOK HERE
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
INFORMATION ABOUT PORTABLE OXYGEN EQUIPMENT
(portables and POC) here
OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR DEPOT
GUIDE ON TRAVEL WITH OXYGEN
(Healthcare Associates)
LONG-TERM OXYGEN THERAPY (LTOT)
PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATORS 2008 LTOT
SURVEY RESULTS
NEW CRITICAL COMPARISON OF OXYGEN CONSERVERS!
LTOT BLOGGER -- GET QUESTIONS ANSWERED
BY AN EXPERT
OXIMETER POCKET REFERENCE 2010
SMART NASAL CANNULA WITH A BUILT-IN FLOW METER.
CHECK A POWERPOINT PRESENTATION HERE.
NEW AARC'S EXCELLENT PATIENT GUIDE TO INHALERS!!!
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OUR WEBSITE HAS BEEN RATED AMONG THE BEST IN TWOI
CATEGORIES BY THE AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY.
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MEDICARE GUIDANCE ON OXYGEN!!!
CMS guidance overview here.
SERIOUS PROBLEMS FOR OXYGEN USERS NOTED here.
Contact your congressman and senators!
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CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES AND ASK THEM TO SUPPORT
H.R. 1041, WHICH WILL ELIMINATE COMPETITIVE BIDDING THAT
WILL BE HARMFUL TO MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES WHO RECEIVE
HOMECARE AND THE HOMECARE PROVIDERS WHO SERVE THEM.
TEXT OF THE BILL.
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ASK NOW!!! YOUR REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE
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LETTER TO CONGRESS GO HERE.
FOR PULMONARY PATIENTS!!! SEE ALSO HERE
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MEDICARE GUIDANCE ON OXYGEN!!!
CMS guidance overview here.
SERIOUS PROBLEMS FOR OXYGEN USERS NOTED here.
Contact your congressman and senators!
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CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES AND ASK THEM TO SUPPORT
H.R. 1041, WHICH WILL ELIMINATE COMPETITIVE BIDDING THAT
WILL BE HARMFUL TO MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES WHO RECEIVE
HOMECARE AND THE HOMECARE PROVIDERS WHO SERVE THEM.
TEXT OF THE BILL.
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ASK NOW!!! YOUR REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE
MEDICARE RESPIRATORY THERAPY INITIATIVE, H.R. 941, FOR
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS INITIATIVE CLICK HERE. TO SEND A
LETTER TO CONGRESS GO HERE.
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