Strength training is essential. “With more strength, any work being done becomes easier,” Stewart says. You can exercise ...

If you’ve been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, you probably have shortness of breath during physical exertion. Regular exercise may seem intimidating, but it’s ...

More research is necessary on the modifiable predictors of a sedentary lifestyle in COPD patients. Structured exercise programs and pulmonary rehabilitation have shown important results for ...

Since an exacerbation and worsening of her COPD symptoms in summer, columnist Caroline Gainer now uses a stationary ...

Lung disease symptoms may make you afraid to exercise, but it’s actually good for your lungs, says Frank C. Sciurba, MD, director of the Emphysema/COPD Research Center at the University of ...

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Charlie Strange about the diagnosis and treatment of COPD. Dr. Strange is a professor ...

The good news is that you can do a lot to improve your lung function by exercising, eating a plant-based diet with a focus on ...

For those who have COPD and don’t know where to begin, the My COPD Checklist is your first port of call; one that can point ...

Referrals to PR and PC for IPF patients in England remain low, despite evidence of their benefits. Smoking history, COPD diagnosis, and male sex were positively associated with PR referrals. Older age ...