Understanding your oxygen saturation levels is the key to better respiratory health. When it comes to living with a chronic lung disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis or emphysema, understanding one’s disease and all the metrics that influence it are critical to managing one’s health. These metrics can be lung function, lung capacity and blood … 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
When traditional medication fails, it may be time to consider something a bit more natural… Living with a lung disease like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, or emphysema can make one’s daily routine inherently difficult. Causing fits of coughing, difficulty breathing, and lower energy levels, many suffering from chronic lung disease are simply looking … Read more
There are two major types of chronic lung disease. Obstructive lung disease Restrictive lung disease For example, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an obstructive lung disease. Pulmonary fibrosis is an example of restrictive lung disease. Obstructive and restrictive lung diseases share some common symptoms, such as shortness of breath, fatigue, and coughing. However, they are different types of lung … Read more
Natural treatments are something that many patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other chronic lung conditions are interested in exploring. Spices in food are a natural treatment that can work great for lung patients. They’re easy to add to your lung-healthy diet, and certain spices, such as turmeric, offer many benefits to COPD … Read more
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
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
Sometimes it seems that stress is a natural part of life. It’s a safe assumption to make that no one likes stress. And while most of us try to alleviate stress for the sake of gaining peace of mind, there may be a more pressing reason to tame the stress in our lives. Did you … 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
Keeping your home clean is important to anyone’s overall health. However, for people with chronic lung diseases, such as COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, emphysema and chronic bronchitis, keeping your home clean can be the difference between a symptom flare-up and successfully managing your condition. With your health in mind, here are some simple cleaning tips for people with … Read more