Breathing is one of the most fundamental functions of our bodies. However, getting that precious air into your body can be tricky if you ... Read More
COPD
5 Easy Ways To Keep Your Lungs Healthy
When some people think about maintaining good health they tend to forget about their lungs. This is unfortunate given that the fourth ... Read More
She Thought She Had Bronchitis, But the Problem Was Her Heart
Terita Grier has struggled with obesity her whole life. She also has diabetes and high blood pressure, two leading risk factors for heart ... Read More
Pollen Wants To Destroy Your Summer Plans, Here’s How To Prevent That
One of the best things about summer is the sun. Like New Edition said, everybody loves sunny days. It’s something about being able to get up ... Read More
Sleep Deprived? 10 Ways You Can Sleep Better With COPD
A good night’s sleep is always the goal, right? Unfortunately, it doesn’t always happen this way. We’ve all been victims of insomnia and ... Read More
Even if You Don’t Vape Your Health Could Be at Risk, Here’s Why
Available in an enticing array of flavors, electronic cigarettes have exploded in popularity since they hit the market about 15 years ago, ... Read More
Why Emphysema May Often Be Missed in Black Men
Emphysema is missed more often in Black Americans than in white Americans, and now researchers report they have figured out why. The ... Read More
Essential Oils For COPD that Help You Breathe Better
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to lung illnesses that make breathing challenging. It’s estimated that more than 11 ... Read More
What Works Best to Ease Flare-Ups of COPD?
The best available drugs to treat sudden COPD flare-ups are the medications already widely in use, antibiotics and corticosteroids, a new ... Read More
7 Tips to Help You Breathe Better in Your Home
Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be difficult. You might cough a lot and deal with chest tightness. And ... Read More
This Exercise Gets Rid of Mucus in Your Chest
The pandemic has changed the timing of flu season, COVID variants and even allergy season. All of that is a cause for a lot of mucus ... Read More
What Happens When Your Lungs Are Exposed To Mold?
Exposure to mold both in and out of the home may worsen breathlessness and other symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), ... Read More