Although cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States, one of every five adults still ... Read More
COPD
COPD Patients May Breathe Easier with Tai Chi
Did you know black Americans have lower sitting heights and different metabolism of cigarette smoke, which can be associated with COPD? ... Read More
Can Medical Marijuana Treat COPD?
It appears that cannabis may be useful to treat yet another condition – chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). InMed ... Read More
Black Folks & Lung Disease: Is The Damage Reversible?
According to the American Lung Association, African Americans suffer from lung cancer more than any other population group in the ... Read More
Is There A Link Between Anxiety And Seasonal Allergies?
Recent studies are showing that people with allergies are also highly likely to have anxiety. According to a Cincinnati Children’s ... Read More
COPD: Two Types That Are Hurting You
Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) is an umbrella term describing two different types of lung diseases. COPD affects about 27 ... Read More
Some COPD Patients Benefit More From Long-Term Oxygen Therapy Than Others
Certain people with the lung disease known as COPD will not benefit from long-term oxygen therapy, a new study reports. The finding will ... Read More
COPD Support Resources
It’s so important to raise awareness about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease all year long. During November's COPD Awareness Month we ... Read More
Breathe Easier: 10 Everyday Ways To Open Your Lungs
Respiratory problems such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, and bronchitis affect millions of Americans. Poorly ... Read More
How To Navigate The Holidays Without A COPD Attack
The holiday season can be an extremely stressful time for folks living with COPD, otherwise known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ... Read More
7 Good Things That Will Happen To Your Body When You Eat More Fiber Daily
Got fiber? Love it or hate it, dietary fiber or roughage is an essential part of a healthy diet. Although much harder to tally than counting ... Read More
Childhood Asthma Linked To Early Onset COPD
Though many children with persistent asthma get better as they get older, some may go on to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ... Read More