COPD

An awareness of the early warning signs of COPD can be the first step to prevent the condition from worsening.

A diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can raise a great deal of questions and uncertainties. As there is currently no cure and the lung disease is progressive in nature, it is helpful to know what to expect over time.

As there is currently no known cure for the disease, it’s important to be mindful of the risk factors in order to do what you can to prevent it from developing.

Whether it occurs suddenly (referred to as acute dyspnea) or is experienced for a prolonged period of time (known as chronic dyspnea), dyspnea should not be disregarded. The following are eight possible reasons for experiencing shortness of breath.

You might not hear about it every day, but chronic obstructive pulmonary disease—better known as COPD—affects roughly 12 million Americans. To put it into context, that almost one in 25 people in the United States. COPD patients often struggle with emphysema and bronchitis and other symptoms. Together, these conditions can make it extremely difficult to […]

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (or COPD) understand how difficulty breathing can interfere with everyday life. And while a healthy diet won’t cure your COPD, it can make life easier, strengthen your immunity, and help your body ward off chest infections and frequent hospital visits.