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What Does It Mean To Have Decreased Lung Capacity?
Lung capacity can be drastically decreased by respiratory conditions like COPD and asthma. Learn more about the complications of having a reduced lung volume.
Inhaled Asthma and COPD Meds Raise Lung Infection Risk
Inhaled steroids to treat asthma, COPD, or another breathing problem increase the risk for nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) lung infections.
Non-smoking Asthmatics Have Emphysema Risk
Severe asthma can cause emphysema in people even if they have never smoked. Learn how these conditions affect the lungs, airways, and ultimately, the ability to breath.
Frequently Asked Questions About How Food Affects Your COPD
Ever wonder why you get tired when you eat? Or what to do when you feel really full after a meal, making it harder to breathe? Our experts weigh in.
What You Eat Can Impact Your COPD
Load up on these specific foods to support healthy lung function and ultimately optimize your pulmonary rehabilitation.
Keep COPD Triggers Out of the Bedroom
Remove these common COPD triggers from your bedroom to help you breath and sleep better.
How Sen. Rand Paul’s Chest Trauma is Affecting His Lungs
How a simple blow to the chest can result in a serious diagnosis.
Living with COPD: Newsman Ted Koppel's Wife, Grace Shares
How pulmonary rehabilitation has given Grace Koppel many more years to live than expected.
Are Inhaled Steroids Risky for COPD Patients?
COPD patients commonly use inhaled corticosteroids on a regular basis for maintenance of their condition. Here are the latest guidelines for their safe use.
COPD Linked to High Risk of Falling
People with moderate to severe COPD may be at high risk of falling—especially during a flare.