COPD and SyncopePeople living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may experience syncope. Syncope is the medical term for fainting or passing out. During...reactions12comments
What Are the Early Signs and Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease?Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the main cause of death in the United...reactionscomments
How Pharmacists Can Help People With COPDManaging a condition like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) calls for an entire team. While you might first think of your doctors...reactionscomments
What is the Most Common Symptom of Peripheral Artery Disease?When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD), it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This results from their...reactions2comments
Can Multivitamins Help With COPD-Related Fatigue?A common complaint for people with COPD is a lack of energy. This symptom sometimes improves with treatment, but in some people...reactions6comments
Tips for Mastering Your Medication Regime With COPDIf you have COPD, chances are you're taking one or more medications; perhaps even quite a few. As your COPD progresses and...reactions4comments
Links Between COPD and AnxietyStudies show that 13-45% of COPDers also experience anxiety. In fact, COPDers are 85% more likely to be diagnosed with anxiety compared...reactions8comments
COPD Inhalers vs. Nebulizers: Which Is Right for You?COPD is best treated with inhaled medicine. However, there are 2 ways of delivering this medication: There are pros and cons to...reactions6comments
COPD Lexicon: Emphysema Terms To KnowYou got me started on defining COPD-related terms in my other Lexicon articles (Basic Terms to Know & Oxygen Terms to Know)...reactions2comments
COPD and Congestive Heart Failure - How to Tell the DifferenceCOPD and Congestive Heart Failure (CHF for short) are two of the most common chronic health conditions and also among the top...reactions35comments
What Is the Ideal Blood Pressure for an Individual With COPD?High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition in those with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It is not...reactions14comments
Overview of Antibiotics for the Treatment of COPD ExacerbationsCOPD exacerbations can be scary and overwhelming. If you have experienced more than one exacerbation during your health journey, you've likely been...reactions14comments
Could a Protein One Day Prevent and Treat COPD?There is a protein COPD researchers are very interested in. It is called adenine nucleotide translocase (ANT). They are hoping this protein...reactions9comments
Strength Training for the Upper Body with COPDKathi MacNaughton, a fitness instructor and retired nurse, provides tips and sample exercises for strengthening your upper body. We hope these tips...reactions4comments
Tips for Helping Your Caregiver Help You With Your COPDWhen you have COPD, life can be challenging at times. Having a caregiver can help when times get tough. However, a truly...reactions9comments
Easy Tai Chi With COPDMany tai chi classes seem complex and involve a lot of fancy moves. This easy tai chi with COPD class includes simple...reactions2comments
Seated Yoga for COPDKathi MacNaughton, a retired nurse and licensed Zumba Gold instructor demonstrates a fun seated yoga routine that can improve balance, coordination, and...reactions7comments
Trying to Stay Healthy This WinterOne thing we all learned about having COPD is that we must be more careful than others because it could damage our...reactions3comments
COPD Word ScrambleCan you unscramble these 15 words related to COPD? Download the PDF for the answer key. gnzeiewh rtxeoemi slgeinwl ieutfga rotintinu oabtcaexiner...reactionscomments
Maintaining Hope! COPD Awareness Month 2021November marks COPD Awareness Month. This year, we want to focus on how you maintain hope while contending with a chronic lung...reactions1comment
