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 actually ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 12-month, home-based exercise program improved exercise capacity and patient-perceived fitness in adults with ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Water walking/jogging, arm circles and leg and knee lifts are examples of water-based exercises. Patients with ...

According to the American Thoracic Society, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is an umbrella term that covers conditions such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis and asthma — conditions of ...

A new study offers encouraging news for older adults with chronic respiratory conditions who may struggle to access traditional gym-based rehabilitation programs. Researchers found that pulmonary ...

Researchers discovered that exercise helps to alleviate various symptoms for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchial asthma, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease, and lung ...

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Key Takeaways Quitting smoking is the most important step to manage COPD.Regular exercise can help improve lung function and increase lung capacity.Breathing ...

An overview of COPD management programs available and offered by payers to members to help support patient adherence to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease therapies. Neil Minkoff, MD: What are the ...

Yoga and other mind-body exercises, acupuncture, music therapy, and vitamin D supplementation may help you manage symptoms or improve quality of life with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).