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How Lifestyle Changes Helped Minimize My COPD Episodes

It’s gotten to the point where if I don’t wear one when I leave my house, I feel it. Research shows that the more fit you are, the better your qual...

What is Pulmonary Rehab for COPD?

When you’re living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, or COPD, everyday activities such as walking or climbing stairs can get harder. The...

Emphysema Vs. Chronic Bronchitis

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease that makes your lungs inflamed. In some cases, chronic bronchitis causes your airways to ...

Chronic Bronchitis Overview

As the disease goes on, it’s harder for you to breathe. Chronic bronchitis may make it easier for you to catch respiratory infections like colds, t...

Signs of a COPD Flare-Up

Self-awareness is important with COPD flare-ups. You should call your doctor right away if you or a loved one with COPD is showing symptoms of a fl...

What is Emphysema?

Emphysema is a form of chronic (long-term) lung disease. Doctors don’t know exactly how smoking destroys air sac linings, but studies show that smo...

COPD and Exercise: Breathing and Exercise Programs for COPD

If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), it may be harder for you to eat well and to exercise. Breathing exercises for COPD help y...

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Deficiency

For some people, AAT deficiency can cause chronic obstructive pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD). It can cause serious lung or liver disease. Tha...

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung condition that makes it hard for you to breathe. If you hang around other smokers ...