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Beneficial Breathing Exercises for People with COPD
By Rachel Despres Your Health

Beneficial Breathing Exercises for People with COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to two types of lung conditions that affect a person’s ability to breathe—emphysema and bronchitis. In many cases, WebMD says people with COPD tend to suffer from both, which “reduce the amount of oxygen exchange in the lungs and thicken the lining of the airways.” This can lead to […]

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Hypoxia: Symptoms of Low Blood Oxygen
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Gerald Morris Your Health

Hypoxia: Symptoms of Low Blood Oxygen

Hypoxemia occurs when a person experiences lower-than-normal oxygen levels in the blood, specifically in the arteries. This can occur as a result of taking certain medications or having an asthma attack, as well as develop over time due to heart problems or lung diseases. We look into the 5 common signs and symptoms.

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Lifestyle Tips for People with COPD
By Catherine Roberts Your Health

Lifestyle Tips for People with COPD

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 […]

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