As more states approve marijuana for medical use, its perks — both possible and proven — seem to be growing like, well, weeds. The drug, which comes from the cannabis plant, is used to ease nerve pain, calm nausea during chemo, treat glaucoma, and even manage posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Research shows it can … Read more
SOURCES: American Lung Association: “COPD Causes and Risk Factors,” “What Is the Life Expectancy of Someone with Pulmonary Fibrosis?” Albert A. Rizzo, MD, chief medical officer, American Lung Association, Newark, DE. Mayo Clinic: “COPD.” Cureus: “Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: The Changes Made.” International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: “Life … Read more
If you’re living with COPD, you may have already made some lifestyle changes to stay healthy and make it less likely that your condition will get worse, which is great. And you might wonder if alcohol could prevent, improve, or make COPD worse. Here’s what the science says about drinking alcohol when you have COPD. … Read more
SOURCES: Michigan Health: “4 Face Mask Myths that Put You at Risk,” “Mask Wearing for Pulmonary Patients,” “Yes, You Should Wear a Mask. Here’s How and Why.” CDC: “Scientific Brief: Community Use of Cloth Masks to Control the Spread of SARS-CoV-2.” Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America: “What People With Asthma Need to Know About … Read more
SOURCES: UpToDate: “Overview of pulmonary function testing in adults.” National Institutes of Health: “Usefulness of harmonica playing to improve outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.” Catawba Valley Health System: “Top 5 COPD Myths Debunked in Favor of Better Breathing.” COPD Foundation: “Breathing through Music: COPD360o Harmonicas for Health™.” Cleveland Clinic: “Pursed Lip Breathing.” … Read more
SOURCES: Carolyn Rochester, MD, Yale Medicine; medical director, Yale COPD Program; medical director, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, VA Connecticut Healthcare System. Benjamin J. Seides, MD, director, interventional pulmonology, Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital. Merck Manual: “Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD),” “Treatment of Acute COPD Exacerbation.” American Lung Association: “Cleaning Supplies and Household Chemicals,” “What You Need … Read more
You breathe in lots of toxic chemicals when you smoke tobacco. Anyone who wants to get healthier should quit. But if you have COPD, it’s even more important to kick the habit. “If you continue to smoke, it’s going to worsen your lungs at a faster rate than if you quit,” says Sue Galanes, … Read more
COPD makes it hard to breathe. Can CBD help people with this condition? Source link
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease — otherwise known as COPD — is a chronic lung disease. When you have COPD, you might have a cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, or have trouble breathing. Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of COPD. If you have COPD, managing the symptoms and making lifestyle changes can be … Read more
In August 2019, Angie Abad went to the ER to be treated for a respiratory infection. Medical workers there tested her and prescribed meds, but Abad “never really felt right after that.” After a second respiratory infection and growing problems with breathing, her local hospital still couldn’t put a finger on the problem. Finally, … Read more