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Tag: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
COPD Fatigue Can Be Relentless, So Fight Back
COPD fatigue is real. And really hard. But even though you’re using more energy to breathe than you used to, you can beat the fatigue and have an awesome, fun-filled life.
How Cold Weather Can Spell Trouble for Your Heart and Lungs
Did you know that the cold can also spell trouble for your heart and lungs? Here’s how to avoid complications from hypothermia to COPD and asthma.
Even Smoking ‘Just’ One or Two Cigarettes a Day Increases Your Risk of Lung Disease
A new study shows even light smokers can develop deadly lung diseases such as emphysema and COPD. Pulmonologist Humberto Choi, MD, explains the findings.
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Can a Lung Transplant Cure COPD or Severe Asthma?
Wondering if a lung transplant can cure chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or severe asthma? Tap or click for the answer.
Struggling With COPD? Best to Stick With Your Pulmonary Rehab
If you’re suffering from COPD, you may be a good candidate for pulmonary rehabilitation. If you stick with it, it can help you breathe easier and improve your quality of life.
Are Pain Pills Making Your Breathing Dangerously Slow?
Opioids that help manage chronic pain can cause breathing problems for some people. If that’s the case for you, there are plenty of other ways to control your pain.
Why Brittle Bones Can Lead to Back Pain — Especially After Menopause
Have you ever bent over to grab something only to be paralyzed by sharp back pain? If you haven’t had a fall or experienced any other trauma and you’re beyond age 60, another possible reason is a compression fracture. It’s more common in postmenopausal women, but it can happen in men too.
Could a Blood Test Someday Diagnose Lung Cancer?
Could a blood test one day diagnose lung cancer? Our experts discuss.
Tiny Coils Help COPD Patients to Breathe Easier
Doctors and researchers are testing a new procedure that doesn’t involve surgery to help patients with a devastating lung disease called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD, which encompasses a group of conditions, is permanent lung damage that gets worse over time. The two most prevalent forms of COPD are chronic bronchitis and emphysema. People with … Read More
