My pager goes off again, calling me to ER to assess a patient who is short of breath. As I grab her chart to have a look before I go see her , Oh……. wait, this lady was just in last week. For the same thing. Turns out she has a doctor across town, but […]
The Truth about How Cigarettes (don’t ) Kill You
“Cigarettes cause Cancer”! -That’s what we heard growing up, as a reason not to start smoking. But I’m going to tell you a better reason in a minute. Smoking can also cause COPD, Emphysema, Bronchiectasis, all of which can lead to oxygen dependance. This in turn leads to more problems- social isolation, and eventually what […]
Why Pulmonary Rehab is a Waste of Time
Study after study shows the benefits of Pulmonary Rehab programs. Most PR programs at major medical centers follow the guidelines laid out by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab: Six to eight weeks of supervised exercise 2-3 times a week, coupled with education on a variety of topics, shows improved 6 minute walk […]
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