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...
by Lung Health | Nov 5, 2019
Blog | COPD Judy S. Has Found a Better Quality of Life With COPD Written by: Lung Health November 5, 2019 Share on pinterest Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung condition affecting more...
by Lung Health | Nov 2, 2019
Blog | COPD COPD Stages and Life Expectancy Statistics Written by: Lung Health November 2, 2019 Share on pinterest Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious and progressive lung condition. This...
by Lung Health Institute | Oct 27, 2019
COPD | Diet And Nutrition | Russell Winwood Lung Health Benefits of Fall Harvest Foods Written by: Lung Health Institute October 27, 2019 Share on pinterest Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Fall is a very special time of year for many of us. The...
by Lung Health | Oct 16, 2019
COPD | Russell Winwood 3 Exercises COPD Patients Can Do Inside Written by: Lung Health October 16, 2019 Share on pinterest Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Fall can be a visually stunning time of year, but it can also be tough on chronic...
by Lung Health | Oct 14, 2019
Blog | COPD FEV1: Why Is It Important to COPD Patients? Written by: Lung Health October 14, 2019 Share on pinterest Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Doctors have a habit of using medical terminology, and this terminology can prove baffling to...
by Lung Health | Oct 12, 2019
Blog | COPD 3 Reasons COPD Patients Need Good Indoor Air Quality Written by: Lung Health October 12, 2019 Share on pinterest Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Many chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients are aware that outdoor air...
by Lung Health | Oct 10, 2019
Blog | COPD What to Do When You’re Out of Breath Written by: Lung Health October 10, 2019 Share on pinterest Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin There are few experiences more frightening than feeling like you can’t breathe. Shortness of breath...