COPD

To emphasize the severity of possible complications brought on by COPD and to help you quickly identify when they might be happening, below is a breakdown of 5 potential complications of COPD.

Trouble breathing, relentless coughing, and an inability to sleep are just a few of the potentially life-threatening symptoms that can result from a COPD flare-up. Fortunately, by understanding what most commonly causes COPD flare-ups, you can prevent them from happening in the first place.

Understanding the early signs of a COPD flare-up can help quickly identify when something doesn’t feel right so that you can prepare with the help of your doctor for a potential flare-up. To help arm you with the COPD knowledge you need, below are 9 early warning signs of a COPD flare-up.

Carbohydrates, especially fast-acting carbohydrates, produce the most carbon dioxide in the body. Fats and proteins produce the least. With this in mind, as someone with COPD, you want to prioritize foods that fit within the guidelines explained below.

Exposure to COPD triggers, known or unknown, can contribute to the progression of COPD. While triggers can change from person to person, to help minimize your exposure to COPD flare-ups, or potentially even avoid getting COPD in the first place, continue reading to learn the most common COPD triggers.

We look into all the reasons COPD patients should start using portable oxygen concentrators.