It’s time to raise awareness on COPD
This month is National COPD Awareness Month. COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is the name given to a group of diseases that affects lung function and air flow. Symptoms
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COPD
What we eat can help improve COPD
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) encompasses a range of respiratory diseases including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Often a result of smoking, COPD symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness,
Beetroot Juice May Help COPD Sufferers Exercise Longer
A recent study has shown that drinking beetroot juice, rich with dietary nitrate, prior to exercising can help COPD sufferers exercise for longer and lower their blood pressure.
Polar Vortex and Respiratory Triggers
While some healthy individuals are not as affected by the coldest air of the season, those who are vulnerable or have pre-existing respiratory conditions should take precautions to ensure their personal health safety.
COPD and Smoking
Welcome back to our series for National COPD Awareness Month. Today we’re going to take a deeper look at what COPD is and discuss a key method for preventing it.
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COPD: Post-Diagnosis
As part of our November series helping to promote COPD Awareness Month, this article takes a look at what to do post-diagnosis.
So you or someone you love has been diagnosed with