Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases that make breathing difficult by blocking the airflow to the lungs. Though there doesn’t seem to be a cure for COPD by reversing lung damage, treatments are available that help reduce the frequency and severity of symptoms, helping patients enjoy a better quality of life....Read More

Suppose you have a chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD). Thoughts about breathing normally and preventing shortness of breath must always be on your mind. Even simple things like going out for lunch with your friend or shopping at a mall may seem like tasks that aren’t worth all the hassle, especially when followed by bouts...Read More

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) makes it difficult for people to breathe even while performing mundane activities. A job requiring some physical activity and talking with co-workers or clients can be highly challenging for a person diagnosed with COPD. They might even start wondering whether they can continue working or may have quit for good....Read More

COPD OR Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a progressive disease of the lungs that includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Because of COPD, a patient finds it tough to breathe, which impacts his energy levels and leads to feelings of fatigue. There are variations in the severity of symptoms of COPD. In the early stages, they...Read More

There has been a lot of research on the use of home-based programs for cardio-pulmonary rehab in the COVID-19 pandemic era. This research has found several benefits of rehab by telemedicine compared to the center-based, traditional systems of rehab. Cardiopulmonary rehab has been found to have proven benefits for patients with Cardiac issues or COPD...Read More

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) begins with symptoms that are often associated with ageing. After the age of 30, lungs undergo a natural decline irrespective of whether you have COPD or not. However, chronic cough and shortness of breath are symptoms that shouldn’t be ignored because they are the telltale signs of COPD, a leading...Read More

Nobody knows it better than a person living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that life can be pretty exhausting. From taking out the trash in the morning to going grocery shopping, routine activities can suck out all the energy in your body, leaving you with nothing to enjoy time with friends or family members....Read More

Getting diagnosed with a chronic health condition, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), can open uncomfortable doors of conversations between you and your caregivers which haven’t been explored earlier, including rehabilitative, long-term, and hospice care. However, it is essential to understand these potential scenarios and discuss them thoroughly with loved ones to ensure you...Read More

Sleep is essential to everybody, but more so for a person suffering from a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who requires a good night’s sleep to breathe and function well the following day. The American Thoracic Society highlights that several studies have shown poor sleep can worsen COPD symptoms in patients, sometimes even leading to complications with...Read More

Join Award-Winning Pulmonary Therapist, Alex Grichuhin, RRT-RCP from the comfort of your home and learn to breathe better for with this no-cost, no-obligation Free Trial offer. How Does It Work? This free trial is designed to give you an introduction to HRN’s pulmonary rehab program. It is designed for beginners and offers valuable information whether...Read More