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‘Breakthrough’ cystic fibrosis drug that could treat 90 percent of patients gets FDA approval ❤️ fox2detroit.com The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a cystic fibrosis medication that is the first triple-combination therapy available to treat patients 12 and older who have the most common cystic fibrosis mutation, and medical professionals say it has the potential to treat up to 90 percent of all cys...

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Michigan giving away free nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges to help smokers quit http://www.fox2detroit.com/news/local-news/michigan-giving-away-free-nicotine-patches-gum-or-lozengesto-help-smokers-quit fox2detroit.com The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services wants you to quit smoking — and they're giving away free nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges all summer.

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[02/28/19]   Is physical therapy right for you or someone you love?

Physical therapy can help:

* Decrease swelling and inflammation
* Reduce or eliminate pain
* Increase levels of flexibility and reduce stiffness
* Relax / strengthen muscles
* Increase range of motion
* Avoid surgery
* Improve gait, balance, and mobility
* Aid in the recovery from a fall or injury
* Decrease fall risk
* Improve recovery with joint replacement surgery
* Manage arthritic and osteoporotic conditions
* Can help improve quality of life by stengthening,
conditioning, and breatihng exercises, for those with
pulmonary issues.

Give us a call, we'd love to help you improve your quality of life!

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[02/19/19]   Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week is
March 10-16, 2019

Do you suffer from COPD, IPF, Alpha-1, pulmonary hypertention or any other pulmonary disease that is making it difficult to perform your activities of daily living? If so, you might benefit from a respiratory therapy program. We can help you achieve your goals, one breath at a time.

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[01/30/19]   For the safety of all of our patients and employees, Pinnacle Pulmonary will be closed 1/30 & 1/31. Stay safe and warm.

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[11/29/18]   Proper posture is important.
* 3 functional curves to maintain.
* Helps limit increased pain and faulty joint mechanics
* Helps decrease shortness of breath and allows you to work longer without increased work of breathing.

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[05/24/18]   Are you in pain? Is your pain affecting your ability to perform your activities of daily living? our team of professionals can help! Our physical therapists will assess the cause of your pain and develop a plan of care to help. Don't let pain slow you down.

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Teen develops 'wet lung' after vaping for just 3 weeks https://www.facebook.com/michelle.avila.311/posts/10211265994875564 wxyz.com An 18-year old woman working as a hostess in a rural Pennsylvania restaurant decided to try e-cigarettes, perhaps another of the innumerable bistro workers hoping to calm frayed nerves with a smoke -- or in this case, a vape.

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[05/04/18]   May is Asthma Awareness Month. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America asthma affects more than 24.5 million Americans. Avoid your triggers and make sure your Asthma Action Plan is up to date with your current meds.

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[03/05/18]   The main goals of pulmonary rehabilitation are to reduce the symptoms of COPD, improve the level of activity and daily function, and, thereby, restore a higher level of independence. This is accomplished through cardio exercise and resistance training, as well as education. All sessions are monitored by medical professionals, such as, RRTs, PTs and PTAs.

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[10/12/17]   Do you have increased shortness of breath while walking or standing? Posture may be contributing. It is important to keep your spine aligned. There are 3 functional positions of the back and neck, and when in proper alignment you:
* Use less energy
* You breathe better
* You have less pain
* Your muscles are balanced
All allowing you to do more!!

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[09/05/17]   The flu is a contagious respiratory illness. People who have chronic lung disease are at higher risk of developing flu-related complications that can result in hospitalization and sometimes death. Examples of complications would be: pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus infections, ear infections, dehydration, multiple organ failure, and inflammation of the heart, brain, and muslce tissues. As the fall season fast approaches, most doctors offices and pharmacies already have the flu vaccine in. Don't procrastinate....Get your flu vaccine today!!

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[06/29/17]   Do you suffer from moderate to very severe COPD? Does it affect your ability to perform your activities of daily living? If so, we can help! Our team of professionals can make a difference in your life. What do you have to lose?

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[02/07/17]   https://www.facebook.com/cheron.moore.73/posts/10209981417666248

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[11/29/16]   If you already have COPD, you might be asking, "How can I prevent any more damage to my lungs?"
If you're a current smoker try and quit, keeping an ideal weight for your height and frame will benefit you greatly, as well as trying to avoid allergens that trigger your symptoms. A pulmonary rehabilitation program can help to strengthen your lung capacity and improve your lung volume. Taking part in a pulmonary rehab program will also help arm you with more knowledge about your disease process, different breathing techniques, nutrition with COPD and medications.

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[11/04/16]   IT'S FLU SEASON - Don't confuse the flu with a bad cold. The flu is a serious and highly contagious respiratory illness. Getting the flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself. Flu season begins in early October and usually peaks in the first couple months of the year. The vaccine is effective for apx six months. During flu season, deaths as a result of flu complications can range from 3,000 to more than 40,000 per year. Be proactive! Get vaccinated, cover your cough, and wash your hands often.

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[07/26/16]   Cardiovascular exercise is important! Not only does cardio exercise strengthen your muscles, but it also helps to strengthen your heart and lungs. When one exercises their body uses oxygen more efficiently, so get up and get moving, it does a body good.

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[07/26/16]   Good nutrition is key to keeping your body and immune system strong, especially when one has COPD. Eat more foods like fruit, vegetables, fish, and whole grains. Try to limit or cut back on foods like red meat and sugar.

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[05/19/16]   Pulmonary rehabilitation is an integral component of comprehensive medical therapy for patients with chronic respiratory disease. In general, pulmonary rehabilitation provides the greatest improvements in symptoms, exercise capacity, and health-related quality of life of any therapy available for patients with COPD. In light of this, pulmonary rehabiliation is now prominently placed in virtually all major guidelines for the treatment of COPD. There is also strong rationale and a growing body of evidence for its use and effectiveness in patients with other respiratory disorders.
(GUIDELINES FOR PULMONARY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS 4TH EDITION)

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[04/06/16]   "Pulmonary Rehabilitation is an art of medical practice where an individually tailored multi-disciplinary program is formulated through accurate diagnosis, therapy, emotional support, and education with the purpose of stabilizing or reversing both the physio and psychopathology of pulmonary disease and attempting to return the patient to the highest possible functional capacity allowed by his pulmonary handicap and his overall life situation."

AMERICAN COLLEGE of CHEST PHYSICIANS, 1975 DEFINIATION OF PULMONARY REHABILITATION

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