COPD means you may find yourself short of breath. When that happens, stop and use these techniques to reset and get your breathing back under control. When you feel like you can't catch your ...

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

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

Since an exacerbation and worsening of her COPD symptoms in summer, columnist Caroline Gainer now uses a stationary ...

The right treatment plan can help you control your COPD symptoms and avoid exacerbations (flareups). These include shortness ...

Now ask yourself: When was the last time you thought about breathing? For people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), breathing is often front of mind because it can be difficult ...

In people with HIV, TB is considered an AIDS-defining condition. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs.

The Medicare Competitive Bidding Program (CBP) appeared to reduce spending without impacting oxygen prescriptions for ...

The fatigue, chest tightness, congestion, and difficulty breathing that come with the chronic bronchitis or emphysema behind COPD can make the thought of travel seem overwhelming. There are so ...

Even brief exposure can irritate airways, making breathing difficult. Constant exposure over time can lead to COPD development, especially in genetically predisposed individuals. Protective ...

A majority of COPD patients are current or former smokers, and a lot have trouble quitting despite the help of medications and patches or other nicotine-replacement aids. “Now we’re starting to see ...

While a COPD patient’s exercise won’t improve the inner workings of their lungs, it does make breathing and daily activities easier by increasing cardio fitness and strengthening muscles ...