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...
Liquid Oxygen: Weighing the Pros and Cons
If you have a condition such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or pulmonary fibrosis, chances are that you might have a prescription for supplemental oxygen. Supplemental oxygen has...
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...
Emphysema Breathing Exercises
For people dealing with a chronic lung disease like emphysema, every breath doesn’t come easy. As the disease progresses over time, the amount of oxygen the lungs can absorb gets worse. Luckily,...
How to Clear the Lungs in 5 Easy Steps
Sometimes it’s best to just get it all out. When dealing with a progressive lung disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis or emphysema, the buildup of phlegm...
Recipes for Lung Detox
A Healthy Diet for Healthy Lungs According to the American Lung Association, the average adult takes 20,000 breaths each day. If you have been diagnosed with a chronic lung disorder, these breaths...