COPD Articles
In this collection of COPD articles you will find information, tips, and support aimed towards living with and managing your COPD symptoms.
We understand that COPD can have a major impact on your daily life, which is why we are committed to helping you understand the disease, find best ways to manage it, and seek a better quality of life.
COPD affects the body beyond the lungs, significantly impacting a lack of oxygen in the blood, anxiety, or trouble falling asleep.
There are simple strategies you can use for reducing anxiety while showering with COPD so you can have a more comfortable experience
Muscle weakness can make it challenging for individuals with COPD to exercise or engage in everyday activities like walking.
COPD is an umbrella term for various lung diseases, including emphysema, that make it difficult to breathe.
Quitting smoking is a crucial step to consider in managing COPD and improving your quality of life.
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute reports that “smoking is the most common cause of COPD, accounting for as many as nine out of 10 COPD-related deaths. However, as many as one out of six people who have COPD never smoked.”
Have you recently been diagnosed with COPD or emphysema and you are looking for more information? Read this article as we look at some common misconceptions about COPD.
Have you recently been diagnosed with COPD or emphysema and you are looking for more information? Read this article as we look at some common misconceptions about COPD.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients can be especially difficult to care for because COPD is a progressive disease that gets worse with time.
A healthy diet can help improve your quality of life by lessening the severity of some symptoms and making it easier to breathe.
Exercise and a healthy diet are recommended for everyone, but they can be especially beneficial for those suffering from COPD.
Dyspnea is the medical term for feeling short of breath. For people who have breathlessness, it can either be sudden or chronic.
For Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients, a definitive diagnosis takes time and multiple tests.
Keeping good air quality and reducing air pollution in your home is very important, especially for those suffering from severe COPD/emphysema.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive inflammatory disease that affects the lungs and cannot be cured.
Living with COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is difficult. But exacerbation episodes make it much harder to handle.
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