COPD

Beyond the lungs: How does COPD affect mental health?

Nov 21, 2025

Living with a chronic respiratory condition like COPD doesn’t just affect the lungs, it can also deeply impact emotional balance.Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the sudden fear of running out of...

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Air pollution and COPD: How can you protect your lungs every day?

Mar 20, 2025

If you have COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), you know how challenging breathing can be. However, did you know that air pollution can worsen your symptoms and speed up the progression of...

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COPD vs. altitude: How can you stay safe up high?

Nov 21, 2024 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Living with COPD means that everyday activities, like climbing stairs, or carrying groceries, can feel like uphill battles, all thanks to the persistent breathlessness, chronic cough, and limited...

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COPD and heatwave: what can you do to manage better?

Aug 10, 2024 • 3 Likes

A person suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is particularly vulnerable to weather changes, especially heat waves. These extreme conditions can aggravate respiratory symptoms...

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COPD: how can you manage it better?

Dec 5, 2022 • 4 Likes • 1 comment

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is responsible for a progressive obstruction of the bronchial tubes. It is a widespread disease affecting about 5% of the US population. To improve...

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COPD: Adapted sports and exercises to combat the disease

Oct 13, 2022 • 3 Likes

An individual suffering from COPD might find it difficult to manage an active lifestyle, but sports and exercise plays an important role in the positive health and mind of a person.  But what is...

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COPD: Can diet play a role in living better with the disease?

Jun 3, 2021 • 1 Like • 1 comment

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a condition characterised by bronchial obstruction, cough and chronic sputum. COPD is an insidious disease, with symptoms that only really appear once...

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Definition, diagnosis and treatments

Apr 5, 2021

This week, let's take a look at a little-known yet commonly occurring illness: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In the US, it affects more thank 16.4 million people, but many more may...

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COPD diagnosis: Carenity members tell their story

Nov 11, 2019 • 2 comments

Carenity members affected by COPD tell the story of their diagnosis: Symptoms, emotions, examinations, quality of care, and more. Read Carenity members' experiences with their COPD diagnosis and...

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How to manage your COPD triggers

Jan 24, 2019 • 3 Likes • 6 comments

Certain factors can cause symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to grow more severe. Identifying and finding ways to avoid these triggers can help. Importance of identifying triggers Air...

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Breathing Exercises for People with COPD

Apr 10, 2018 • 1 comment

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a disorder of the lungs that makes it difficult to breathe. Its main cause is smoking, but it can also be caused by exposure to pollution, fumes, or other...