Understanding Vaccine RecommendationsEvery year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a...reactions2comments
Maintaining COPD Control During the Winter MonthsStaying healthy with COPD is all about maintaining control over your symptoms as well as you can. Winter, though, presents a number...reactions7comments
Flu, RSV, and COVID-19: Differences Between 3 Respiratory InfectionsThe flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19 are all contagious respiratory infections that affect the nose, throat, and lungs. They affect...reactions9comments
Is It a Lung Infection or a COPD Flare-up?Because COPD weakens the lungs, people who have COPD are prone to respiratory or lung infections. But people who have COPD are...reactions34comments
Respiratory Infections 101Respiratory infections affect the nose, sinuses, throat, and airways. These infections can cause symptoms such as congestion, cough, and shortness of breath...reactions18comments
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): The BasicsRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that causes cold-like symptoms such as runny nose, cough, congestion, and shortness of...reactions4comments
Pneumonia Vaccines and COPD It is not uncommon to have New Year resolutions that center around health. This year, one of your New Year resolutions may...reactionscomments
Why Quitting Smoking is So HardIt’s often said that cigarette smoking is one of the hardest habits to break. Quitting smoking, for lack of a better way...reactions6comments
Top 12 COPD ComorbiditiesCOPD is generally considered a disease associated with emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Often overlooked are the other chronic conditions sometimes associated with...reactions4comments
COPD and Runny NosesDo you have sinus problems or a runny nose along with COPD? The symptoms might seem unrelated. But over time, inflammation can...reactions12comments
Tips for Preventing COPD Flare-UpsWhen you have COPD, flare-ups (also known as exacerbations) are part of your life. They may not happen every day. But chances...reactions28comments
COPD and the Flu: What's New for 2018-19?Well, it's that time of year again. The temperatures are starting to drop, schools are back in session and fall is on...reactionscomments
Summer Heat, Humidity, and Air Quality as COPD TriggersSummer is here, and so is the chance to enjoy the great outdoors. But be careful. If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary...reactions30comments
Sleep Disorders and COPDGetting a good night’s sleep is an important part of our overall health and well-being. However, people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary...reactionscomments
Does Morphine Help With COPD? Morphine is an age-old medicine used to relieve pain though it has other uses too. In fact, it is sometimes used as...reactions6comments
Understanding Mucus in Your LungsMucus in the lungs, also called phlegm or sputum, traps irritants so you can cough them out. This helps protect you from...reactions21comments
Sexual Health and Intimacy With COPDChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an ongoing (chronic) condition. COPD affects the lungs. It can cause difficulty breathing, coughing, or a...reactions3comments
Can People With COPD Undergo General Anesthesia?General anesthesia can be inevitable depending on the medical procedure being performed. People with COPD may have extra concerns about anesthesia due...reactions15comments
Prevalence of COPD in WomenMore than 15 million people in the United States live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Women may be at a higher...reactionscomments
Understanding Barrel Chest With COPDIf you have COPD or care for someone who does, you probably are aware of the four most common symptoms of this...reactions14comments
