Strength training is essential. “With more strength, any work being done becomes easier,” Stewart says. You can exercise ...

Dr. Kaelee Brockway and Dr. Shakeel Ahmed discuss the overlooked benefits of referring patients with COPD experiencing pain ...

Lung disease symptoms may make you afraid to exercise, but it’s actually good for your lungs, says Frank C. Sciurba, MD, director of the Emphysema/COPD Research Center at the University of ...

Deep breathing, or diaphragmatic breathing, techniques offer several benefits to your mind and body. One of the biggest is ...

talking with a doctor can help to create a multidisciplinary approach that works best for you. Though COPD is a chronic condition, regular monitoring via labwork can slow the disease’s ...

COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a widespread disease that can greatly impact one's quality of life. The disease affects approximately 30 million Americans, though only 17 ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a serious, progressive illness that hits the homeless and underinsured the hardest.

Some support for this mechanism is provided by a study of exercise in adults ... suitability for individuals with COPD, especially those with more severe disease. Ventilatory support IPV ...