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For some chronic lung disease patients, their lung function declines so much that they need to have a lung transplant. However, it’s a complicated procedure and recovery can be slow. To ensure you have the healthiest recovery possible, you’ll need to adhere to a few basic rules, according to the…

If you have a chronic lung condition, you’ll need to protect your lungs from being further irritated by unhealthy air. We’ve put together a list of ways to help protect your lungs against unhealthy air using information from the American Lung Association. Check the daily air pollutant forecasts. …

As modern medicine and research continue to advance we understand more and more about the respiratory system and discover new ways to treat pulmonary diseases. Throughout history, humans have made some significant discoveries that have paved the way for today’s research and treatment. According to livescience.com, here are a…

If you’ve been diagnosed with chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD), it’s likely that you will have a lot of questions. Your first point of call should be your healthcare team, as they can help guide you through any confusion or uncertainty you may have. Asking the right questions will help you get…

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for two serious lung diseases: emphysema and chronic bronchitis.  How patients are affected by COPD will depend on a number of factors including the stage of their COPD, their age, lifestyle choices, how they respond to medication, and general overall health. MORE: The…

If you’re living with a chronic illness, it’s easy to slip into a malaise and feel sorry for yourself. This isn’t a helpful state of mind and it potentially means you’re missing out on life. In this video from NewLifeOutlook, Anna Scanlon shares five tips…

There is much talk in medical circles of the use of medical marijuana (or cannabis) for a variety of chronic illnesses, but could it also benefit those living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? MORE: InMed announces progress in COPD treatment using cannabinoids. Medical marijuana is currently legal in 23…

Lung disease has a deep impact in Canada. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of death from cancer for both genders and each year more people die of lung cancer than those of prostate cancer, breast cancer, and colorectal cancer combined. MORE: Four…

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) you will no doubt have many questions about how to best manage the disease moving forward. COPD is an umbrella term for two different progressive lung disorders: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Although each disease affects the lungs in a different way, the…

It’s estimated that around 12 million Americans have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (either in the form of chronic bronchitis or emphysema) and that another 12 million have the disease but haven’t been diagnosed. To establish the severity of a patient’s COPD and decide on the course of treatment, doctors will need…