Strength training is essential. “With more strength, any work being done becomes easier,” Stewart says. You can exercise ...

and patients with COPD may have additional illnesses like heart disease, osteoporosis, and anemia that should be considered when crafting an exercise plan.

“People with COPD have shortness of breath when they exercise,” says Daniel Ouellette, MD , a pulmonologist with the Henry ...

Dr. Kaelee Brockway and Dr. Shakeel Ahmed discuss the overlooked benefits of referring patients with COPD experiencing pain ...

Since an exacerbation and worsening of her COPD symptoms in summer, columnist Caroline Gainer now uses a stationary ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is marked by shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing. Learn about celebrities who've been affected by it.

Read More: The Most Exciting New Advances in Managing COPD It’s also important that you make these plans well in advance of your trip, Swazo says, so you have plenty of time to rent any ...

For the 16 million Americans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), travel can be as anxiety ... as well as what you plan to do there. “Our biggest concern is always the altitude ...