People living with chronic lung diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and pulmonary fibrosis, experience similar lung disease symptoms. Shortness of breath and...
Stage 4 COPD: End-Stage COPD and You
As you know, there are four total stages of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), ranging from mild to very severe. Stage 1 COPD is also known as mild COPD, and stage 2 COPD is the moderate...
Emphysema Prognosis and Treatment Options
People living with emphysema often cope with difficult emphysema symptoms. These symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue and coughing among others. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis fall under...
Stage 3 COPD: Severe Stage COPD and You
As you know, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects everyone differently and at varying rates of progression. Stage 1 COPD or mild stage COPD is categorized by a forced expiratory...
What Is the Life Expectancy for Bronchiectasis?
For somebody with bronchiectasis, life expectancy can be a significant concern. In the same class as COPD and emphysema, bronchiectasis is a chronic obstructive lung condition that leads to...
COPD Stages, Prognosis and Life Expectancy: Here Are Your Numbers
With all of the numbers, facts and information you have to remember about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you may have many questions. One common question is, “how long can I live with...
Oxygen Levels: What Do My Numbers Mean?
Oxygen levels don’t have to be confusing. Let’s make sense of them together. Let’s start with the obvious: what are oxygen levels? And from there, what do they mean? If you live with chronic...
5 Medications That Could Be Making Your COPD Worse
When you’re not feeling well, popping a pill is often the first line of defense. Got a headache? Take some aspirin or ibuprofen. Allergies bothering you? An antihistamine will likely help. Though...
Life Expectancy With COPD
There are currently 24 million Americans living with a severe and deadly condition. The nature of this disorder causes the lungs to deteriorate and makes every breath an effort. As the years...