What is COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease that makes it hard for people to breathe. It happens when airways are narrowed because of an ongoing inflammation and mucus production. As a result, the lungs are unable to take in enough air. COPD is a serious condition. If left untreated,...Read More

Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation is a medically supervised exercise program that can help people with chronic conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. In addition to standard medical care, many people with COPD benefit from complementary therapies as well as non-medical interventions to manage their condition. These...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

When’s the last time you cleaned your nasal cannula? When’s the last time you replaced your nasal cannula? If you didn’t know, or the answer was longer than a week ago, you need to change it now. Nasal cannulas are a critical tool for those on oxygen. However since the prongs sit in the nose, they...Read More

A Respiratory Muscle Trainer (RMT) acts as a weight for your lungs. It’s also called The Breather. This tool is essential for Pulmonary Rehabilitation. There’s a reason our programs use this tool extensively: it works. We’re here to answer all those questions for you. Let’s get breathing! What setting should you use? Start with 3-3. That’s...Read More