Pulmocare

Pulmocare is Abbott's specialized therapeutic nutrition formula developed for people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other conditions where breathing takes extra energy. Its defining feature is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate macronutrient profile — a formulation choice that matters because metabolizing carbohydrates produces more carbon dioxide than fat does. For someone whose lungs are already working hard to expel CO2, reducing that respiratory load can make each breath a little easier while still delivering the calories the body needs.

The formula is calorie-dense at 1.5 Cal/mL, which helps patients who tire quickly or have poor appetite meet their energy goals with smaller volumes. That density is especially useful when someone is losing weight or muscle mass — a common concern in advanced pulmonary disease.

This collection carries Pulmocare in the formats caregivers and clinicians actually reach for. The Abbott Pulmocare 1.5 Cal Vanilla in 8 oz. cartons (64811) delivers 355 calories per serving as a ready-to-drink oral supplement, useful for at-home sipping or between-meal supplementation. For enteral feeding, the Abbott Pulmocare Vanilla Tube Feeding Formula comes in 33.8 oz. cartons at 1,500 calories, including a Ready to Hang version (62725) that streamlines setup for tube-fed patients and reduces handling in home and facility settings.

A few things buyers usually want to confirm: Pulmocare is vanilla-flavored, works both as an oral supplement and as a sole source of nutrition via tube feeding, and should be used under the guidance of a physician or dietitian who can determine whether the high-fat profile fits the individual's care plan. Always check expiration dating and storage guidance on the carton, and shake or prepare per Abbott's instructions before use.

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