Kathi MacNaughton

There is a well-known link between COPD and various types of heart disease. You may or may not be able to avoid the impact on your heart as your COPD...

If you live on the west coast or in the mountain west region of the United States as I do, you accept that wildfires during the summer months are now...

There are no two ways about it - quitting smoking is hard. Tobacco is one of the most powerful addictions, with both physical dependence and a psychological component as well...

When you have COPD, life can be challenging at times. Having a caregiver can help when times get tough. However, a truly effective caregiver needs to understand how COPD affects...

A chronic cough is one of the primary symptoms of COPD. Other symptoms can include: However, many people have COPD and don't realize it for a time, because the symptoms...

Kathi MacNaughton, a retired nurse and licensed Zumba Gold instructor demonstrates a fun seated yoga routine that can improve balance, coordination, and strength, all while sitting in a chair. We...

When you have a chronic disease like COPD, it's natural to want to do everything you can to make the symptoms go away and to feel your best. Quite often...

COPD and Congestive Heart Failure (CHF for short) are two of the most common chronic health conditions and also among the top 3 leading causes of death in the U.S...

I'm guessing that once the awareness of your diagnosis of COPD set in, you started to wonder what could be done about it. Is the disease curable? Could the lung...

January, February, and March tend to be the coldest months of the winter in most areas. I don't about you, but I'm not a huge fan of winter. I do...

Peak flu season is upon us. The first quarter of the year is when we are most at risk for "catching" the flu, and that can be bad news for...

Kathi MacNaughton, a retired nurse and license Zumba Gold instructor, demonstrates a fun seated dance routine that can build strength, coordination, and toning - all while sitting in a chair...

Exercising Safely and Effectively with COPD. Kathi MacNaughton, a fitness instructor and retired nurse, provides some simple tips on getting started safely with exercise when you have COPD...

Kathi MacNaughton, a fitness instructor and retired nurse, provides tips and sample exercises for strengthening your upper body. We hope these tips were helpful for your exercise regimen!...

When you have COPD, the simple act of breathing becomes more difficult. Feeling breathless, having a chronic cough, and experiencing chest tightness and wheezing are all common symptoms. But even...

Have you ever heard of using water therapy for COPD? Sometimes it's called hydrotherapy or aquatic therapy and it really is a thing. In fact, there have been a number...

So, your doctor has decided your breathing status requires supplemental oxygen. This is good news, because easier breathing is ahead for you, not to mention improved energy and sleep. But...

The main effect of having COPD is how it affects your ability to breathe easily. The four main symptoms of COPD include: All of those symptoms have to do with...

I was my mom's primary caregiver during the last four years of her life and I know how hard it can be to watch and cope with the many changes...

If you have COPD or care for someone who does, you probably are aware of the four most common symptoms of this condition: There are other symptoms, such as fatigue...