Atlantic City, NJ (PRWEB) October 02, 2015
In observance of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Awareness Month, Medicationdiscountcard.com is dedicated to providing coupons for life-saving medications that fight this illness. COPD is life-changing, and many patients spend countless thousands on drugs to alleviate their symptoms. Prescription-cost assistance can save consumers some of the heartaches associated with financial loss.
COPD
COPD is a common, but complicated disease of the lungs. It involves thickening of airways, the constant accumulation of mucus in those airways, and an inability to breathe effectively. When the body cannot breathe efficiently, nourishing oxygen (inhalations) does not reach tissues in the way it should. Instead, carbon dioxide (exhalations) accumulates in the system, causing damage and lung-tissue decay. Over time, COPD worsens and eventually leads to death. It is a particularly frightening disease because its insidious nature steals away natural breathing very slowly. Many patients are unaware they have the disease until it is rather advanced. A simple spirometer (breathing measurement) can help diagnose the illness. Causes vary; but smoking, exposure to toxic chemicals via breathing, and air pollution are the most common.
Bronchodilators
Bronchodilators (lung-tissue relaxers) are usually the go-to prescriptions for those who suffer with COPD. Due to inflammation, caused by pollutants and irritants, lung tissues are often inflamed and constricted. This causes difficulty in breathing, along with the accumulation of mucus that arrives to try and fight the irritants. Bronchodilators are usually inhaled corticosteroids, or combinations of such drugs, that alleviate inflammation; making it easier to breathe. There are both long-acting and short-acting bronchodilators. Anyone may print an Albuterol coupon, Advair coupon, or a Prednisone discount card to use with their prescription.
Antibiotics
Because COPD patients have increased accumulation of mucus, and decreased oxygen to fight infections, they often suffer from secondary bacterial invasions. These lead to bronchitis (infected and inflamed lung tissue), and can be quite severe at times. Physicians routinely prescribe antibiotics (bacteria-fighting drugs) to keep these infections at bay. Using an Avelox coupon, or a Vibramycin discount card can save consumers money on the costs of these prescriptions.
COPD is very serious, and is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Early detection and treatment are critical to saving lives, and insuring that patients remain as symptom-free as possible. The American Lung Association estimates that over 11 million people suffer from COPD in the United States alone. The numbers may be as high as 24 million — due to COPD's ability to escape early detection. There is currently no cure for this disease.
Note: The information above is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
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