by Lung Health | Mar 18, 2020
Spirometry is a type of lung function test that doctors use to measure a patient’s lung function. This test is commonly used to track the decrease in lung function of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Many doctors have their COPD patients do... 
by Lung Health | Mar 12, 2020
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may feel like they have no options to stay active this spring. However, I’m here to tell you that this just isn’t true. I typically love to take my jogging, cycling and swimming outside in the spring, but that... 
by Lung Health | Feb 28, 2020
Most people have days when they’re a little down, but it’s much more common for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients to have a negative mindset. This makes sense since we’re dealing with a serious progressive lung condition. As a COPD patient myself,... 
by Lung Health | Feb 26, 2020
Western medicine is effective in many ways, but it often relies on things like medication and surgery. It also tends to take for granted the amazing healing powers our bodies naturally possess. Recently, medical professionals and organizations have begun to revisit... 
by Lung Health | Dec 27, 2019
Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) isn’t easy, but with the right education and support from professionals and friends, you can improve your quality of life. Managing your COPD is even more difficult during the cold months, so Lung Health... 
by Lung Health | Dec 23, 2019
If you have chronic lung disease, practicing breathing exercises can help you control your symptoms, clear your lungs and breathe with less effort. Below, we’ve outlined a way for you to practice controlled breathing exercises for 12 days. By following the regimen... 
by Lung Health | Dec 12, 2019
One of the staple traditions of the holiday season is joining with friends and family to enjoy a lot of food. Unfortunately, much of the food we like to enjoy during the holidays is loaded with fat, sugar and other ingredients that are bad for your health. What’s... 
by Lung Health | Dec 10, 2019
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a life-changer. When someone has been diagnosed with COPD, they need to make adjustments in their life, including exercise and dietary changes. People who have been diagnosed with COPD can use all of the care and support... 
by Lung Health | Nov 29, 2019
It’s that time of year again: the holiday shopping season. And while you want to give your family and loved ones thoughtful gifts this year, shopping can take a toll on your energy if you have chronic lung disease. Thanks to retailers offering more online, pickup and... 
by Lung Health | Nov 27, 2019
During the holiday season, it’s easy to overindulge while eating big meals at Thanksgiving, Christmas and other holiday festivities. But overeating can negatively affect your health and your ability to breathe if you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)... 
by Lung Health | Nov 25, 2019
Most people have heard that smoking is the most common way to get chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, it is possible to get COPD without smoking at all, and that’s exactly what happened to Jesse B. How Did Jesse Develop COPD? Often, the environment... 
by Lung Health | Nov 24, 2019
Exercise has been a big part of my journey with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and I’m a staunch advocate of getting moving with this chronic lung condition. I also practice what I preach, and this has earned me the title of “The COPD athlete.”... 
by Lung Health | Nov 23, 2019
If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or another chronic lung condition, humidity affects you more than it does the average person. Humidity describes the amount of moisture that’s in the air, both indoors and outdoors. Monitoring the level of... 
by Lung Health | Nov 20, 2019
As a registered dietician and nutritionist, I’ve seen firsthand how diet can affect the development and progression of a chronic disease like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Maintaining a healthy weight is a necessary part of your lung disease treatment... 
by Lung Health | Nov 7, 2019
Multiple factors can cause people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to lose out on a good night’s sleep. Medications and nighttime COPD symptoms are 2 factors that lead many COPD patients to experience insomnia and sleep disturbances. Lack of sleep...