Strength training is essential. “With more strength, any work being done becomes easier,” Stewart says. You can exercise ...

There are several tests that doctors can use to diagnose and monitor COPD. Let's take a look at what abnormal values for ...

For those who have COPD and don’t know where to begin, the My COPD Checklist is your first port of call; one that can point ...

Your doctor can adjust your flow rate to support your breathing during workouts. “If I’m going to exercise, I need oxygen,” says Valerie Chang, who has COPD. She uses portable oxygen ...

These invisible dangers can lead to shortness of breath and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), significantly impacting quality of life. Understanding these pollutants is crucial for ...

COPD is the leading cause of avoidable hospitalisations in Australia. We spoke with Mark Brooke, CEO of Lung Foundation ...

In the state of Ohio alone, more than 800,000 people are living with COPD. It’s a chronic lung disease that limits air flow and causes issues with breathing. However, a new treatment option that ...

ACBT: Active cycle of breathing technique; ACTs: Airway clearance techniques; AD: Autogenic drainage; AECOPD: Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; COPD: Chronic obstructive ...

COPD cases among younger individuals are on the rise due to factors such as smoking, vaping, air pollution, and exposure to ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is one of the world’s leading causes of death - more than 300 million live with the ...

reducing the rate of flare-ups and improving their breathing. These studies also found that the drug was generally safe and well-tolerated. The drug was cleared for use in adults whose COPD ...

Many patients with COPD take a combination of several medications to manage symptoms like chronic cough, tightness in the chest, wheezing, shortness of breath, and fatigue. In clinical trials ...