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:Â 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…
If you have a chronic illness, you know just how much energy it takes to complete your daily chores and common household tasks. In this video from newlifeoutlook, Jennifer shares some practical tips to help make life a little easier for anyone suffering from a chronic illness. MORE: Eight of the…
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease where lung function declines over time. There are approximately 12 million Americans living with the disease and experts estimate that another 12 million have it but just haven’t been diagnosed yet. MORE: Nine important dos and don’ts for people…
This video from Seeker shares a little bit about the science behind quitting smoking cigarettes. Host Trace Dominguez explains that the reason people get addicted to smoking in the first place is nicotine. MORE: Ten reasons to quit smoking Nicotine is a natural compound found in tobacco,…
Having a service dog can greatly enhance the life of someone living with a chronic disease. They allow patients to regain some of their independence by helping with small everyday tasks like opening and closing doors, fetching meds, acting as a prop or support as their owner stands, switching on lights and attracting attention…
This video from breatheeasyaz is all about Jan Karlbon from Mesa, Arizona. Jan was diagnosed with COPD after her primary care doctor performed a spirometry test. MORE: What happens to the lungs in COPD patients? Jan’s symptoms were typical of the disease…
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