COPD: Learning to Breathe Easier
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. COPD gets worse over time, but you can take steps to breathe easier and feel better.
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COPD and Diet: Avoiding Weight Loss and Staying Healthier
When you have COPD, a healthy diet is vital. Get the tips you need from WebMD to stay healthier and avoid weight loss.
Medical History for Pneumonia-Topic Overview
Your doctor will ask you about your symptoms and how many days you have had them. If he or she thinks you may have pneumonia,your doctor will want to know whether you have: A cough that brings up mucus (productive cough). Your doctor may ask you to cough up a sample of the mucus for testing. If ...
Sirolimus for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
Dr. Andy Shorr discusses a study that evaluated the efficacy and safety of sirolimus in lymphangioleiomyomatosis, a rare and progressive lung disease in women. Can this drug improve lung function?
Timing of Noninvasive Ventilation Failure
What are the causes, risk factors and potential remedies of non-invasive ventilation failure?
Imaging Pneumonia in the Immunocompetent and Immunocompromised
Learn why radiology retains a key role in diagnosing pneumonia and following up patients to evaluate potential complications.
Smoking & Lung Disease
According to the American Lung Association, the lungs are the most complex organs in the human body. The toxic chemicals in cigarette smoke impair the lungs' ability to function properly, leading to disease.
COPD: Keeping Your Diet Healthy
Key pointsIf you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you may have little appetite or feel too tired to prepare and eat meals. However, eating regularly and eating healthy foods is important because food:Provides your body with the energy it needs to function, such as for breathing and
Diverse Fruit,Vegetable Consumption Associated With Lower Lung Cancer Rates
The variety of fruits and vegetables consumed, not just the quantity, can influence the development of cancer in certain individuals. Find out who can benefit in this review.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection-Topic Overview
The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes an illness that usually resembles a moderate to severe cold and is very contagious. RSV most often resolves on its own and does not cause major health concerns. This i
Clinical, Economic, and Humanistic Burden of Asthma in Canada
Find out more about decision making for asthma treatment and management guidelines.
Management of Interstitial Lung Disease in Elderly Patients
What are the ageing-associated risks for developing interstitial lung disease?
4-7-8 Breathing Exercises
Intentional breathing is used in yoga and meditation.yoga image by Jorge Casais from Fotolia.comBreathing is necessary for life functions, yet many people give little thought to the actual process of breathing. Breathing intentionally is central to the practice of yoga and meditation,...
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)-Ongoing Concerns
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) gradually worsens over time. Your symptoms depend on when COPD was diagnosed, how far along it is, and your lifestyle.If you are diagnosed early, before a lot of lung damage has taken place, you may have very mild symptoms, even when you are active. If yo
Where Does Oxygen Go to From the Lungs?
The air you breathe into your lungs is 20% oxygen. Your body must have oxygen to produce energy for your cells, and some oxygen combines with carbon to produce carbon dioxide, a waste product that is breathed out. Thus, you need oxygen to nourish and cleanse your cells.
Bronchitis
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of bronchitis, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
An Update on Allergen Immunotherapy and Asthma
Learn more about the effect of allergen-specific immunotherapy on asthma.
10 FAQs About Living With COPD
WebMD provides answers to 10 common questions about COPD.
Third U.S. Man Tests Positive for MERS Virus, CDC Reports
Third MERS case in U.S.: He was business associate of health care worker diagnosed with the first U.S. case, but shows no signs of illness
How to Breathe Properly
Breathing properly means more than inhaling and exhaling, or delivering oxygen to the lungs and expelling carbon dioxide. Sure, we may breathe without much thought; but many of us are improperly breathing more than we think. Follow these steps to learn how to breathe properly and thus introduce more