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
Being a caregiver is tough work. Here are some COPD FAQs and a little support to get the job done without losing your hair. The daily physical and mental challenges can be overwhelming for those who care for loved ones with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). According to the Pew Research Center, there are currently … Read more
When you develop a lung disease or infection such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you are often required to make significant lifestyle modifications to make breathing easier. After diagnosis, it’s normal to have questions. For many people, the big question is: How can I breathe easier? The first step is getting the diagnosis straight. … Read more
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a common lung condition that affects millions of people around the world. It causes inflammation in your lungs, narrowing the airway passages, and making breathing difficult. Symptoms include regular coughing or wheezing, shortness or breath and frequent lung infections. COPD flare-ups, or exacerbations, can be scary for anyone … Read more
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a condition that affects about 24 million people in the United States. It is a progressive disease, meaning it gets worse in time, that causes shortness of breath and coughing. COPD is a condition in which your airways become inflamed, making it more difficult to breathe and also causing mucus build … Read more
Meditation enables us to focus on the present moment without thoughts of the unchangeable past or the uncertain future. Meditation can have positive benefits on your health. People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or other forms of lung disease who practice meditation have reported an improved sense of well-being and better mood. Here’s what you need … Read more
Feeling a little short of breath? You’re in the right place. The state of feeling out of breath can be deeply distressing, and for nearly a third of those with lung disease, it is a condition that is frequently debilitating. In short, we need oxygen to live, and to feel as though that has been cut … Read more
Pulmonary fibrosis can be a difficult condition to live with. We’re here to make it easier. Pulmonary fibrosis is a restrictive lung disease that develops primarily as a result of exposure to tobacco smoke or other harmful airborne particulates. The symptoms of the disease can frankly be devastating to one’s quality of life, causing shortness of … Read more
A few things to remember when you just don’t feel like cooking. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is a degenerative lung disease that slowly wears away a patient’s breathing ability and quality of life. Although difficulty breathing can often be the biggest concern for this group, the day-to-day fatigue that comes with it can be … Read more
For years, you have joked with family and friends that there is no way you could choose just one food to eat if you ever had the misfortune of being stranded on a desert island. You love all food. But at the top of your list live cake, bacon cheeseburgers, French fries, hot fudge sundaes … Read more