From the lowest basins to the highest peaks, elevation can affect your breathing. Badwater Basin in Death Valley, California is the lowest point in the U.S. coming in at 282 feet below sea level. However, when it comes to low altitudes (below 4,000 feet), the negative and positive effects on health don’t begin until you … Read more
For people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), traveling may seem stressful and nearly impossible. Feeling worried about traveling with COPD is completely understandable. However, enjoying your favorite activities can help people with COPD live a fuller, more active lifestyle. Whether you use supplemental oxygen or not, you can enjoy taking a vacation. We’re here … Read more
Traveling to high altitudes can be exciting and scary for those diagnosed with a lung disease. On one hand you want to experience the thrills of a new environment, but on the other hand you might feel restricted by your current condition. This is just one example of the types of problems that lung disease … Read more
Pulmonary fibrosis can leave you breathless. Here’s how to get around when you’re traveling with pulmonary fibrosis. Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a restrictive lung disease brought on by the excessive build-up of scar tissue leading to a thickening of the walls. This scar formation ultimately causes reduced oxygen supply to the blood and leads to shortness … Read more
People living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) know that flare-ups can mean the difference between a good day and a terrible day. Life is more difficult when the symptoms of lung disease are present. Knowing what triggers symptom flare-ups can greatly reduce the number of days that your life is debilitated by lung disease. Smog effects on COPD can … Read more
What’s the best weather for COPD when heat, cold, altitude and humidity are all things to consider? Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be difficult enough without disease symptoms being further aggregated by poor weather conditions. For those living with the disease, a drop in temperature can mean the difference between breathing easier and having … Read more