One of the many challenges of living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is finding the right treatment for COPD patients. COPD affects everyone differently and at varying rates of progression. COPD is a chronic, progressive disease, meaning it will worsen over time. When you’ve been diagnosed with COPD, you and your doctor will work together to … Read more
Many people view meditating as a form of religious or spiritual practice, but in can also be performed for a variety of personal reasons and can have positive benefits on your health. Individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or other forms of lung disease that also practice meditation have reported an improved sense of well-being and … Read more
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and chronic bronchitis are types of chronic lung diseases. Doctors often place chronic lung disease into stages. Categorizing chronic lung disease in stages helps doctors understand the severity of symptoms. There are four total stages of chronic lung diseases. The stages range from stage 1 or mild stage to very severe or end-stage lung … Read more
When you’re living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you’ve probably heard of and tried a lot of different COPD treatments. It can be confusing to keep track of all of your COPD treatment options. To help you better understand your COPD treatment options, we’ve broken them down into traditional COPD treatments versus natural COPD treatments. … Read more
One of the many challenges of living with a chronic lung disease is having low blood-oxygen levels. Hypoxia can occur when the organs, cells, and tissues of the body do not receive enough oxygen. Having a chronic lung disease can increase your risk of developing hypoxia. We’re here to help you better understand low blood oxygen and how … Read more
Are you wondering why the brain needs oxygen? Oxygen levels and brain function go hand in hand. Having enough oxygen in the brain is crucial to brain function and, therefore, to the body as a whole. The brain requires a constant supply of both oxygen and glucose. Without enough oxygen or with low blood-oxygen levels, the … Read more
When you’re living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you understand how challenging it can be to do your favorite activities, get enough nutrition and feel like yourself. Sometimes trying something different helps people improve. To help you get back to your favorite activities and to help you breathe easier, here are some of the best natural … Read more
As you know, there are four total stages of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), ranging from mild to very severe. Stage 1 COPD is also known as mild COPD, and stage 2 COPD is the moderate stage at which recognizable symptoms often first appear. As COPD progresses, your COPD stage will also change to reflect the severity of your … 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
Pulmonary fibrosis is a condition in which the tissue of the lungs becomes damaged and scarred. Many things can lead to pulmonary fibrosis, although doctors often cannot identify a specific cause. If you’re living with a chronic lung disease like pulmonary fibrosis (PF), interstitial lung disease (ILD) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you’ve likely heard your doctor talk … Read more