COPD

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

Sore Throat: Common Cold, Bacterial Infection Or Throat Cancer?

We’ve all had sore throats during the winter and even during the summer. Your throat feels scratchy and may hurt when you swallow. What can ... 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

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

Zika Virus May Only Be The Start: Climate Change & Your Health

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7l8NMgdqo4&w=560&h=315] With the spread of the Zika virus and other insect-borne ... Read More

COPD

Definition Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a progressive lung disease in which the airways of the lungs become damaged, ... Read More

Cold Weather & Your Lungs

With winter on our doorstep, many of us are looking forward to the beauty of the season and the unique social and recreational activities ... Read More