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What is asthma?

Asthma is a long-term (chronic) disease of the respiratory system that affects the tubes carrying air to the lungs. When we breathe in, air passes through the voice box and down the windpipe...

What is COPD?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a collective name, and includes conditions such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema and cystic fibrosis. Chronic bronchitis refers to the inflammatory...

COPD, what is it, and how does it affect your life?

I'm sure many of you never even heard of COPD, yet, it's one of the largest killing machines out there. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or more commonly known as COPD, is simply Emphysema...

Do you know our tomato can save smokers.

We use to take Tomatoes as a salad and an essential ingredient in a Bloody Mary cocktail. But scientists now believe tomatoes, rich in antioxidants, could help protect smokers against lung disease....

Health risks of smoking

The health effects of tobacco smoking are related to direct tobacco smoking, as well as passive smoking, inhalation of environmental or secondhand tobacco smoke. A 50 year study of over thirty...

COPD Awareness Month: November

Do you know what COPD stands for? Do you know what it is? COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It’s a respiratory disease that could be virtually eliminated from the world if...

COPD Awareness Month: November

Do you know what COPD stands for? Do you know what it is? COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It’s a respiratory disease that could be virtually eliminated from the world if...

Upper Body Strength Helps Manage COPD

People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may find it difficult to get a lot done on some days. Their difficulty breathing can make moving and getting out a challenge. There’s...

Upper Body Strength Helps Manage COPD

People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may find it difficult to get a lot done on some days. Their difficulty breathing can make moving and getting out a challenge. There’s...

Video Tuesday: COPD

Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)? Do you understand what COPD is? Many people only know that COPD has something to do with breathing...