When faced with illnesses that disrupt our lives, it is helpful to know that you aren’t alone. Especially when well-known public figures or celebrities also suffer from these self-same conditions and illnesses. It would be helpful to identify with an individual in the limelight going through what you are facing day in and day out. … 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
Battling Stress With COPD Stress is an agonizing emotion that can manipulate your health. Chronic stress is a type of long term tension that can wear down your body causing you to feel worse than you should. Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) experience this first hand when it comes to managing with stress on top … Read more
The number one cause of death in the United States is heart disease, and the second leading is cancer. However, what many people might not know is that the third leading cause of death is chronic lower respiratory diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD and heart problems, specifically heart failure, have one serious symptom in common—difficulty … Read more
Lung function naturally declines with age. Aging affects the entire body, including the lungs, and while the majority of the population can extend youthful function through healthy habits, smokers and those with lung diseases, such as COPD, experience the decline at an accelerated rate. Lung Function with COPD Some age-related changes in the lungs include: Decreases in peak … Read more
Oxygen is essential to a properly functioning body. In fact, the brain requires a constant supply of glucose and oxygen. However, if you have a chronic lung disease such as emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis or COPD, having enough blood oxygen can be challenging. Lack of oxygen to the brain can cause brain damage in minutes. When the brain does not … Read more
As the spotlight grows on Rheumatoid Arthritis over the past several years, researchers have wondered if there is a correlation between this autoimmune disease and chronic lung disease. Does the lack of oxygen in the bloodstream caused by chronic lung conditions lead to the development of RA, or are the two separate conditions? To understand … Read more
There are a lot of COPD medications out there. We’re here to help you find the right one for you. When it comes to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other chronic lung diseases, there’s a long list of COPD medications out there. The problem is determining whether these medications are ultimately helpful. In the realm of … Read more
If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you have probably heard about the COPD stages, which range from mild to very severe. In fact, you may have had certain types of tests or procedures to help your doctor gain valuable measurements and information about your COPD. These tests and measurements help your doctor determine your … Read more
One of the challenges that you face living with COPD is getting enough oxygen into your body. COPD causes inflammation and irreversible damage to your lungs that cause air to get trapped, which prevents fresh air from getting in. This makes it difficult to breathe, especially exhaling. For this reason, people with COPD look for as many … Read more