As you know, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects everyone differently and at varying rates of progression. Stage 1 COPD, or mild stage COPD, is categorized by a forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) of about 80 percent or more of normal lung capacity based on the GOLD System, and stage 2 COPD is categorized with a … Read more
Yes, humidifiers are good for people with COPD and can be critical to better breathing indoors. Here’s why. It should come as no surprise that air quality is one of the most significant factors affecting those who live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). As poor air quality (such as areas of heavy smoke, pollution or … Read more
If you have a lung condition such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or pulmonary fibrosis, you might also experience common symptoms of stress and anxiety. Anxiety is the physical, mental, and emotional reaction to stress. Both can be calmed through the practice of yoga breathing, also called pranayama. When anxiety gets out of control, it can … Read more
People living with chronic lung diseases often have trouble with increased mucus production. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic bronchitis tend to cause more increased mucus production than other types of chronic lung diseases. Otherwise known as phlegm or sputum, mucus traps debris and other organisms, so they can be cleared from the lungs when you cough. … Read more