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Research we're watching: COPD rates rise in women
Today, women are 37% more likely than men to have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and they account for more than half of COPD deaths each year.
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Tests May Help Predict COPD Flare-Ups
Three low-cost blood tests may help predict flare-ups of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a serious lung disease.
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Ask the doctor: Can strength training exercises help with COPD?
When women have COPD, strength training can make their muscles more efficient at releasing oxygen from your blood.
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Emphysema
Emphysema is a lung disease in which millions of the lungs' tiny air sacs (called alveoli) stretch out of shape or break apart. As these fragile sacs become damaged or destroyed, the lungs lose their natural elasticity. An individual with emphysema often feels short of breath, like he or she is not getting enough air.
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Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Most cases of pneumonia are caused by bacterial infections, and the most common cause in the United States is the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae. Most types of pneumonia cause fever, cough with sputum (coughed-up mucus), shortness of breath and fatigue.
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Living well with lung disease
For people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, quality of life hinges on how actively they participate in their treatment. This includes taking medicines or other treatments and incorporating practices into daily routines to prevent infections, control symptoms, and make daily activities like dressing and bathing easier.
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Pulmonary rehabilitation
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a multifaceted program of exercise, education, and other therapies that can help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease feel better and carry out day-to-day activities with greater ease and independence.
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Breathing exercises
Learning and practicing a simple breathing exercise called pursed lip breathing can help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease keep from feeling out of breath during exertion or emotional stress.
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Living with COPD
A number of treatments and lifestyle chganges can help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease feel better and keep their lungs working as efficiently as possible.
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