Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a lung condition that can affect how well you breathe. It is usually caused by long-term exposure to irritants such as smoke, heavy dust, and chemical fumes. The most common symptom of this lung condition is shortness of breath. Other symptoms include coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness. COPD…
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The Challenges of Winter When You Have COPD
While winter brings holiday cheer, it also presents a problem for people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In the same way that the spring season is synonymous with allergies, the cold winter season can aggravate COPD and trigger potentially deadly flare-ups. Let’s talk about the challenges COPD patients encounter in the winter, how…
COPD Diet: Foods to Avoid
Difficulty breathing, coughing, wheezing, and mucus production are all symptoms of the inflammatory lung disease called COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). COPD is a grouping of pulmonary conditions that the patient is suffering simultaneously, usually emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is not curable, but it is treatable and manageable. In addition to eliminating exposure to…