For millions of Americans diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the first question to their doctor may be, “How long do I have?” Coping with COPD symptoms and living well may seem nearly impossible. COPD causes shortness of breath, fatigue, wheezing and persistent coughing. Often, people with COPD need to use supplemental oxygen to ensure … Read more
Everything you need to know about pulmonary fibrosis stages, prognosis and life expectancy and what to do next. For those living with pulmonary fibrosis (PF), the shock of the initial diagnosis is often devastating. As a degenerative lung disease, the development of pulmonary fibrosis can often mean significant changes in habits and behaviors. As pulmonary fibrosis … Read more
For somebody with bronchiectasis, life expectancy can be a significant concern. In the same class as COPD and emphysema, bronchiectasis is a chronic obstructive lung condition that leads to pulmonary inflammation and infection. Over time, the walls of the bronchi thicken and mucus builds up, scarring and damaging the lungs. One of the most frustrating parts of bronchiectasis is the … Read more
Understanding your idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis stages and life expectancy is critical to knowing what’s next. For those who have been diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), knowing what’s next and what you can do will often prompt some difficult questions. Some of the question include “what is the disease,” what are its stages” and what’s its … Read more
Many people living with interstitial lung disease often wonder about their interstitial lung disease life expectancy. Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a category of chronic lung conditions that affect the interstitium. More than 200 types of interstitial lung diseases exist, such as pulmonary fibrosis. Many factors go into interstitial lung disease life expectancy. Here is the information you need … Read more
With all of the numbers, facts, and information you have to remember about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you may have many questions. One common question is, “how long can I expect to live with COPD?” The life expectancy of people diagnosed with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) reduces significantly over time. The period varies by gender, … Read more
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is an umbrella term for various conditions that affect the lungs and breathing. Many things can exacerbate COPD, bringing about an array of challenging symptoms. It’s essential you know what to do during a COPD exacerbation. In addition, understanding what to do can greatly help in the event of … Read more
The effects of lung disease on those that have developed the condition go far beyond difficulty breathing. Although the lungs are among the strongest organs in the body, the detrimental effects of lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or interstitial lung disease (ILD) inevitably lead to a complete loss of lung function. This leads to many looking to a … Read more
Created by Lung Institute • View larger version America’s Lung Health The Lung Institute, a source for pulmonary information for better lung health, including disease prevention and management, commissioned a national study to establish a ranking of lung health across America, over a five-year period. This data analysis factored the following statistics from the last 5 years: … Read more
Chronic bronchitis stages can sometimes be confusing to parse out. We’re here to help. Within chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), there are two primary conditions that are the largest contributors to disease symptoms. One is emphysema, which is used to describe lung changes rather than the disease itself, and the other is chronic bronchitis. Although chronic bronchitis is … Read more