Posts Tagged ‘lung disease’
Colleen’s story: cystic fibrosis patient celebrates 28 years since double lung transplant at Inova
Since her diagnosis at less than 2 years old, Colleen Adamson has learned to live with cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disorder that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up, which affects the lungs, digestive tract, sinuses and other organs in the body. Throughout her childhood, adolescence and young adulthood, Colleen dealt with the medications,…
Read MoreInova’s severe COPD program gives patients more options
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a disease that combines chronic bronchitis and emphysema, deal with persistent shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 16 million Americans have COPD, and many more probably have the disease but don’t know it. There is no cure for…
Read MoreArlene Shaulis Can Finally Breathe Easy Thanks to Endobronchial Valve Treatment
When Arlene Shaulis was diagnosed with emphysema nearly a decade ago, she had no idea her life would gradually shift into one she didn’t recognize. Getting ready for work and into the office would deplete her energy for the entire day. Her husband would assume most of the household responsibilities. Arlene would spend her weekends…
Read MoreDC boxing champ Elvis Medrano faces battle with pulmonary hypertension
From the Pulmonary Hypertension Association: Washington, D.C. Golden Glove Lightweight Champion Elvis Medrano Faces Biggest Battle with Deadly Lung Disease Diagnosis: Pulmonary Hypertension Silver Spring, Md. (March 13, 2018) — In and out of the boxing ring, Washington, D.C., Golden Glove lightweight champion Elvis Medrano is in a daily battle for his life. At 27,…
Read MorePulmonary Hypertension is Serious. Learn to Spot the Signs.
Oksana A. Shlobin, MD, is a member of Inova Medical Group board certified in pulmonary disease. She is director of education for the Inova Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant Program and co-director of the Inova Pulmonary Vascular Disease Program at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Read Dr. Shlobin’s profile. Today, May 5, is World Pulmonary Hypertension Day.…
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