COPD

The Inspiration COPD Newsletter contains practical tips for living well, the latest in COPD research, and legislative updates.

While typically regarded as a “men’s disease,” chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is steadily affecting more and more women each year.

Continuing your respiratory therapy is an important way to stay healthy. There are a number of ways you can continue your pulmonary rehab at home.

Respiratory Health Association (RHA) has developed The COPD Caregiver’s Toolkit, a comprehensive resource designed based on caregiver, patient and health care provider input.

With proper treatment and management, many people are able to maintain a good quality of life while living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a group of lung diseases including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, or both. These conditions block airflow in the lungs and make breathing difficult and continue the dyspnea cycle.