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Emphysema Life Expectancy.
March 19, 2024

What Is the Life Expectancy for People with Mild Emphysema?

Starting emphysema treatment in the earliest (mild) stage, when you may have a nagging cough and increased mucus production, may help you maintain a better quality of life for a longer period of time. Emphysema is a disease in which tiny air sacs inside the lungs (alveoli) are damaged, causing shortness of breath. It primarily…

Emphysema Life Expectancy.
Quit Smoking.
February 28, 2024

Your FAQs Answered: Does COPD Progress After Quitting Smoking?

Quitting smoking can help preserve your current lung function. It may also alter the course of your chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) progression and reduce some symptoms. Cutting down or quitting smoking is the most important thing you can do to change the course of COPD. COPD is a progressive disease. At any stage of…

Quit Smoking.
COPD and Sleep.
January 18, 2024

5 Tips to Help You Sleep Well with COPD

COPD might be the cause of your poor sleep. Here are tips to help you get a good night’s rest. When it comes to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and sleep, it’s possible to fall into a vicious cycle. Your condition can increase your chances of sleep difficulties, but if you don’t get enough rest,…

COPD and Sleep.
Breathing Exercises
December 13, 2023

Can Breathing Exercises Increase Lung Capacity?

Yes, doing breathing exercises may significantly increase your lung capacity. A 2021 study found that doing just 10 deep inhalations per hour can greatly improve lung function and decrease complications associated with respiratory issues. The study asked patients from a physical medicine and rehabilitation clinic to perform breathing exercises for 30 days, using an incentive spirometer to…

Breathing Exercises
Plastic Bronchitis.
October 10, 2023

Plastic Bronchitis: Everything You Should Know

Plastic bronchitis is the buildup of lymph fluid in the lungs. The fluid leaks into the airways and causes tree-like casts to form, blocking the airways. Treatment includes removing the casts and improving lymphatic flow to prevent respiratory failure. Plastic bronchitis is a respiratory condition that occurs as a result of lymph fluid buildup in…

Plastic Bronchitis.
COPD Covid Depression.
September 26, 2023

Depression increased among COPD patients in Canada during pandemic

1 in 6 patients without a history of depression developed it after COVID-19 Increases in new onset or recurring depression were seen among older Canadian adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, a study shows. One in six patients without a history of depression before the pandemic developed it…

COPD Covid Depression.
Stages of COPD.
August 30, 2023

Stages of COPD and What to Expect

Knowing how your chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) diagnosis may progress can help you manage your condition and communicate with your doctors. The group of related lung conditions called COPD causes airway blockage and trouble breathing. COPD is progressive, which means that the condition will continue to develop, causing more severe symptoms over time. Doctors…

Stages of COPD.
Healthy Food for Lungs
July 10, 2023

20 of The Best Foods for Lung Health

Keeping your lungs healthy is essential to feeling your best. Yet, common factors, including exposure to cigarette smoke and environmental toxins, as well as eating an inflammatory diet, can take a toll on this pair of important organs. What’s more, common conditions, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and pulmonary fibrosis, can significantly…

Healthy Food for Lungs