Wendy Henderson,  —

Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is difficult but with a few simple lifestyle changes, you can manage your condition and still enjoy life. We’ve created a list of dos and don’ts for patients with COPD with help from thehealthsite.com. Do maintain a healthy weight. COPD patients should work at either losing or…

A study of 282 COPD patients has found that social support has added benefits when it comes to rehabilitation. The two-year study asked patients who had COPD from stages two to four about aspects of their living including if they lived with a partner, if they had a caregiver, and the…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu0D-4J1nrw Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a severe lung condition that affects all areas of a person’s life. It can make patients unable to catch their breath, struggle to do any physical activity, suffer from acute coughing fits and even struggle to talk. MORE: Tips for avoiding pneumonia and other exacerbations…

This video from The Mighty shares some of the things a person living with a chronic illness might want to carry around with them on a daily basis. MORE: The Realities of Living With COPD The survival pack contains some of the essentials needed to ensure you’re not caught out…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1irauXFN03Q In this video from COPD Life is Calling, learn what it’s like to be the child or grandchild of someone living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). MORE: How best to deal with exacerbations and COPD flare-ups The short animated film shows how much a…

Medical marijuana is gaining popularity as a complementary medicine to help with many symptoms associated with chronic illnesses. While many people are curious about how marijuana (or cannabis) may help improve their symptoms, they are also reluctant to smoke the substance. However, there are ways that medical marijuana can be administered, including…

If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you’ll know just how much a flare or exacerbation can affect you. Knowing when an exacerbation is about to occur is key and recognizing the early warning signs can make a big difference in how quickly you can be treated. Quick treatment can…

As with all chronic illnesses, people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are more at risk of developing depression or anxiety as they cope with living with the condition. MORE: 10 quotes to help you when you’re feeling down  According to a report in the…

Having a chronic lung condition such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can make you more susceptible to dangerous lung infections like pneumonia. However, according to the COPD Foundation, there are ways you can avoid developing pneumonia and other exacerbations. MORE: 10 questions for your doctor or…

If you have a chronic lung disease, one of the best things you can do to improve your health and slow down the progression of the disease is to quit smoking. However, after years of smoking, it can be extremely difficult to break the habit. One of the ways to help yourself…